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478.28. It is important that the person seeking to move the firearms
also check state and local laws where the firearms will be relocated
to ensure that the movement of the firearms into the new state does
not violate any state law or local ordinance.
F. May I loan my firearm to another person?
Yes. There is no prohibition on loaning a firearm to another person,
so long as the person receiving the firearm may lawfully possess one.
However, under Texas Penal Code § 46.06(a)(2), it is unlawful for a
person to intentionally or knowingly sell, rent, lease, give or offer to
sell, rent, lease, or give a firearm to any child younger than 18 years of
age. The law does provide an affirmative defense for persons charged
with a crime of unlawful transfer of weapons in the event that the loan
of the firearm to a minor was done with the effective consent of the
parent with legal custody of the child. Although this statute does not
specifically use the word “loan,” the term “give” is not defined. Thus,
Texas firearms owners should be aware of this statute anytime the
loan of a firearm to a minor takes place.
G. What happens if a firearm is stolen?
A stolen firearm can be a headache no gun owner wants to deal with.
However, if the proper steps are taken, the risks associated with a
firearm loss can be minimized. The first and most crucial part of a
lost or stolen gun incident is preparing before such an event with
proper documentation. The information you should track is each
firearm’s make, model, and serial number. Additionally, you should
keep a copy of the purchase record, such as a sales receipt or bill of
sale. This information should be kept separately from the location
where you store your firearms, such as a safety deposit box.
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