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From: jeb@corona.att.com (James E Bessette)
Newsgroups: rec.guns
Subject: Re: Transfer of a handgun from one state to another.
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Date: 13 Jun 91 01:59:46 GMT
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In article <35480@mimsy.umd.edu>, wdo@inel.gov (william d orr) writes:
# In article <35429@mimsy.umd.edu> U42883%uicvm.uic.edu@OHSTVMA.ACS.OHIO-STATE.EDU (Vic W) writes:
# 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.

I have never had to do this.  I've only flown inside the U.S. Perhaps this 
was international.  I agree with 4 below - this could have been airline
specific.  (I have added the "4" to Bill's line.)
# 
# As long as ammunition is not carried there is not a problem.
# 
4.  > 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

Jim Bessette
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