Chl?

[Guest]

Man I need some help. I just paid the 140 to the state but I was under the impression that you would find out if you could get the chl before you had to pay for the class now I find out its gonna cost about 300 before they even do the back ground check well here goes I have no felonys but wasn't always a good boy when I was younger so I have a small rap sheet with class c charges and a resisting arrest class a 6 years ago I have bought several guns so I can pass that. I guess my guestion is how strict are they

[Redneck Archer]

300?

the 140 is non refundable, and the class is gonna be non refundable. will you find out before you take the class? no. I didnt.

I guess I the 300 is for the 140 for the government? and 160 for the class and prints etc? I paid I think 75 to the government (because I am a vet) and the class was 10 dollars for veterans (the one I took)...

as for strict? I cant tell you.

I am prior military with a top secret sci clearence. one arrest and that was for a speeding ticket that I appeared for but 2 years later it some how showed back up and I was released and charges dropped that morning when my wife brought the proof/reciepts etc... (she has a ticket folder in the cabinet for me )


more than likely I would think you would have nothing to worry about. BUT, I dont know what all and how much is on your record and how recent...

good luck to ya...

[dharris]

I have always heard if you can legally buy a handgun you are ok. I could be wrong.

[TexasDon]

$140 to state is all you pay them and is non-refundable. You have to take class and submit all of your "packet" which is certificate etc. and should not cost anywhere near $300. Fingerprints are done electronically and you should have scheduled that on DPS site as well, fee at fingerprint places was not that bad, but don't recall exact price

[Thundervee]

If you have any family violence or restraining order has ever been put on you, that will hurt you.

[Dallascowboys]

Sorry what I meant is by time it's all said and done it will be 300 and no family violence I had disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and a dwi

All over 6 years ago

[CletusBodeen]

Sorry what I meant is by time it's all said and done it will be 300 and no family violence I had disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and a dwi

All over 6 years ago

I think if you had any probation you have to wait until it's been completed for 5 years on any and all class b or a misdemeaors.

The prints are $9.95 and that is set by the state. You can not be charged any more than that.

[Dallascowboys]

It's 140 to the state 10 for the prints and 120 for the course plus rounds I just meant you have to get everything done before they even tell you that you can even get the chl I'm probably just worried for nothing but this is a perfect example for all the kids out there that don't think doing stupid stuff when your younger wont come back and bite you. And yes everything I did I take ownership of and I was an idiot

[CletusBodeen]

It's 140 to the state 10 for the prints and 120 for the course plus rounds I just meant you have to get everything done before they even tell you that you can even get the chl I'm probably just worried for nothing but this is a perfect example for all the kids out there that don't think doing stupid stuff when your younger wont come back and bite you. And yes everything I did I take ownership of and I was an idiot

If you don't mind driving to south of Benbrook, you can take the course for $100 and they provide the ammo.

[bassinking]

Im pretty sure you wont have any problems

[Dallascowboys]

thanks everyone its already started paid the 140 so no turning back now lol

[AJMag]

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/Interne...rms/CHL-16.pdf

I would definitely read through the eligibility part of the penal code, and recheck since you said there was a dwi plus resisting arrest. Being over 5 years, you may be ok, but I can't remember the elapsed time requirements for arrests before you're good to go.

[Dallascowboys]

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/Interne...rms/CHL-16.pdf

I would definitely read through the eligibility part of the penal code, and recheck since you said there was a dwi plus resisting arrest. Being over 5 years, you may be ok, but I can't remember the elapsed time requirements for arrests before you're good to go.

the dwi was over 12 years ago and the resisting arrest was in 2007 i think i should be good just worring for nothing just hard to think about wasting that much money lol

[tvc184]

I have always heard if you can legally buy a handgun you are ok. I could be wrong.

I believe that is wrong. Buying and possessing firearms under both state and federal law is different from a license to carry concealed. I think that any Class A or B misdemeanor can keep you from getting a license but many of those charges will not stop your from a purchase. What usually stops a person from a lawful purchase under ATF Form 4473 is under indictment, felony convictions, domestic violence convictions or protective orders or a fugitive (active warrant out for your arrest). They don't care about DWI, trespassing, theft by check, etc., but under Texas law those may stop you from getting a CHL.

There might be some time restrictions/relief periods in there but merely being able to purchase a weapon is different than the requirements or restrictions for a CHL.