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From: wdo@inel.gov (william d orr)
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Subject: Re: Transfer of a handgun from one state to another.
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Date: 11 Jun 91 21:14:55 GMT
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In article <35429@mimsy.umd.edu> U42883%uicvm.uic.edu@OHSTVMA.ACS.OHIO-STATE.EDU (Vic W) writes:
#
#My sister lives in Dallas, Texas and while visiting I picked out a Bersa .380
#that I would like to purchase. A valid Texas drivers license is required for
#purchase, so I would have to have her buy it for me.
#1. Is this legal if I plan to register the gun when shes get it to me in
#   Illinois?
#
#2. What avenues can she use to get it to me? (She'll be flying to Illinois in
#   July).
#
#Vic

I don't know about the transfer of ownership issue but I do know that there is no problem transporting firearms including handguns on commercial airlines.

Their requirements are:

1.  The weapon must be packed in a HARD sided case and checked as baggage
 (not carry on).  Suitcases are okay.

2.  The weapon must be unloaded.

3.  The passenger provides a letter documenting that a firearm is packed in checked luggage and attesting to the fact that it is not loaded.  this letter must be presented at baggage checkin.

As long as ammunition is not carried there is not a problem.

Would not be a bad idea to advance contact the particular airline to be used to make sure that they do not have any additional requirements.

Hope this is of help.

Bill