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From: ke4zv!gary@gatech.edu (Gary Coffman)
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Subject: Re: Transfer of a handgun from one state to another.
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Date: 14 Jun 91 20:05:37 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).
#
#She is very concerned with the prospect that she would be doing something
#illegal, so any information I receive would be very helpful. I do have an
#Illinois' Firearms Owners Identification card.

No, this is called a strawman transaction and is used as an example of
illegal activity in the handbook for dealers from ATF. Your sister could
be charged with trafficing in contraband if she transports this firearm
interstate for you. If you want the gun, simply have the Texas dealer
ship it to you through an Illinois dealer. Most dealers will handle 
this for you for a nominal charge.

Gary