Two questions

[Flewda]

Hey y'all,

I am looking to get my CHL. Been so swamped lately it's hard for me to schedule a Saturday to do this, but I know I need to do it soon. So my question is: How long does it take between submitting your documents to the state and when you got your CHL in hand? I ask because I'm taking the family on a trip to Ohio in June/July and I want to be able to carry with me. I know the states we drive through share reciprocity with Texas CHL, but I don't think they all let you drive with a concealed weapon without a license (like you can in Texas). Anyway, it's time I get my CHL anyway, but I want to know the latest I can take a course and get it on time.

Secondly, for you Austin area guys, has anyone taken the course that seems to be sponsored by GT Distributors? They seem to have them every month and are considerably cheaper than most courses, so I wasn't sure if it's a good course or not. Anyone have recommendations for a course here?

Thanks,

j

 

[68blackbird]

How long does it take between submitting your documents to the state and when you got your CHL in hand?]

A couple months ago the average time seemed to be about 6 weeks.

 

[68blackbird]

Just talked to a friend of mine, she just got hers and took 3 weeks.....

 

[Flewda]

Sweet, that's not too bad. So okay as long as I take it by sometime in April I should be good I imagine. Thanks!

 

[Big Dipper]

You are aware that Ohio does not honor the Texas CHL, aren't you?

Also "unloaded" in Ohio means: "No ammunition is in the firearm in question, and no ammunition is loaded into a magazine or speed loader that may be used with the firearm in question and that is located anywhere within the vehicle in question, without regard to where ammunition otherwise is located within the vehicle in question."


http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/ohio.pdf

 

[Younggun]

That's the most confusing wording I have ever seen as to where ammunition CAN be in the vehicle





in question.

 

[shortround]

Wife and I did the CHL thing in Jul '11 and got our permits three weeks later, with mine arriving two days earlier than hers.

The very worst part of the process was the heat and humidity of mid summer!

 

[GlockOwner]

I submitted my paperwork and according to the tracking number, DPS received it on 2/13. I called DPS last week to get an update and they told me that with the large influx of applications, it could be around May before I actually receive my license. Hope it gets here by then, because I'm taking a trip to Colorado in June.

 

[Flewda]

You are aware that Ohio does not honor the Texas CHL, aren't you?

Also "unloaded" in Ohio means: "No ammunition is in the firearm in question, and no ammunition is loaded into a magazine or speed loader that may be used with the firearm in question and that is located anywhere within the vehicle in question, without regard to where ammunition otherwise is located within the vehicle in question."


http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/ohio.pdf

Uggghhhh, I knew I left that craphole for a reason. It pains me to go back, but both mine and my wife's families are up there. Can't fight it

 

[Big Dipper]

Uggghhhh, I knew I left that craphole for a reason. It pains me to go back, but both mine and my wife's families are up there. Can't fight it

If you have the time, TX CHL plus Utah non-resident will cover you there and everything in between (unless you go through ILL-Annoy, of course).

 

[moshow9]

As of today I am on week five of my wait after mailing everything in, and also having the online application process started prior to mailing in the docs.

 

[Flewda]

Unfortunately don't have the time to do the CHL AND the out of state idea as mentioned... I should do the course anyway, but unfortunately sounds like I won't be able to carry in Ohio. So lame. Stupid state. Funny how I can go online and take a 1 hour course and get an out of state CHL and be recognized in Ohio. But taking a 12 hour course with a range exam is not acceptable.

 

[40Arpent]

Unfortunately don't have the time to do the CHL AND the out of state idea as mentioned... Funny how I can go online and take a 1 hour course .

You don't have one hour of free time before your trip?

 

[Flewda]

You don't have one hour of free time before your trip?

lol right now? no not really. But I was referring to the getting Texas CHL then get the out of state CHL and get them all back and squared away before we leave.

 

[9mm]

I submitted my paperwork and according to the tracking number, DPS received it on 2/13. I called DPS last week to get an update and they told me that with the large influx of applications, it could be around May before I actually receive my license. Hope it gets here by then, because I'm taking a trip to Colorado in June.

My buddy submitted feb 1st got his yesterday... DPS received mine 2/14 and the web site still has no updates.. I'll be interested when you get yours compared to me since we are just a day apart.

 

[Glockster69]

I submitted my paperwork and according to the tracking number, DPS received it on 2/13. I called DPS last week to get an update and they told me that with the large influx of applications, it could be around May before I actually receive my license. Hope it gets here by then, because I'm taking a trip to Colorado in June.

Undoubtedly a canned response using the 90 days allowed by law. YMMV

 

[GlockOwner]

My buddy submitted feb 1st got his yesterday... DPS received mine 2/14 and the web site still has no updates.. I'll be interested when you get yours compared to me since we are just a day apart.

Yea, the site has no updates for mine either. I'll let you know when I get mine, hopefully the lead time for ours will be similar to your buddy's!

 

[txinvestigator]

As of today I am on week five of my wait after mailing everything in, and also having the online application process started prior to mailing in the docs.

DPS does not process your application until they receive all of your documents.

 

[moshow9]

DPS does not process your application until they receive all of your documents.

Which is why the word started is included. In no way did my post imply that the entire process would be completed after submitting the online application.

 

[txinvestigator]

Which is why the word started is included. In no way did my post imply that the entire process would be completed after submitting the online application.

Doesn't change what I wrote, or how it relates to your post. DPS does not do anything with your online application until they receive all of your paperwork. Your post insinuates that there is some benefit to having your online application done before sending in your paperwork, when, in fact, that is the only method .