Texas Handgun License Takes Big Jump in Applications
Austin, TX -(AmmoLand.com)- The first notable spike in the number of CHL applicants followed 911. Terrorism such as that could never happen here “our world” but it has and it may again.
Whether the recent giant jump in LTC applicants is due to recent acts of terrorism, press-hype during the 2015 session, or due to personal protection awareness, it’s causing chaos within DPS-Regulatory.
Today’s DPS Regulatory Division cranks out our handgun license, plus the protection industry’s professional licenses, drivers’ licenses, and even oversees the safety inspection of Texas vehicles.
The current 139% increase in LTC applications has DPS scrambling to work extra shifts and bringing in temps. If your license needs to be renewed please don’t wait until the last minute. If you’re an instructor please see your applicants have all the understanding they need to complete the process and get their license. A partial package slows down the log-jammed process.
Applicants have complained that they “gave their instructor money”; not understanding they had only paid for the class, still needed to get fingerprints, needed to pay the state for the license itself plus complete the DPS process on line.
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If you have a problem and something is seriously wrong, I’m glad to help.
Happy Easter.
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Again, Happy Easter and
Keep the Faith,
Alice Tripp
Texas State Rifle Association
Legislative Director
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