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The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 6:41 pm

RoyGBiv wrote: ↑Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:07 am

Tex1961 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:40 am Depending on the driving distance. I would either drive to personally see my relative, talk about specifics for each firearm and pick up the guns and bring them back. Then list here and / or Texas Gun Trader. I'm sure the relative would expect some compensation such as a free gun or a small percentage of the take. If driving is impossible, and it sounds like a large and expensive collection. Using a freight company for delivery might work as well.

It is 100% illegal to transfer handguns across State lines without an FFL in the middle. That includes giving them to relatives.
There are exceptions for inherited firearms and in some cases exceptions for long guns.

Here's what a lawyer says: https://johnpierceesq.com/crossing-stat ... -firearms/

Does any of that change if they are antiques?

Tex1961 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:40 am Depending on the driving distance. I would either drive to personally see my relative, talk about specifics for each firearm and pick up the guns and bring them back. Then list here and / or Texas Gun Trader. I'm sure the relative would expect some compensation such as a free gun or a small percentage of the take. If driving is impossible, and it sounds like a large and expensive collection. Using a freight company for delivery might work as well.