sassnetguy50 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 What is the best procedure for moving a few firearms when the moving company is handling all truck loading, transport, unloading? You are flying so you can't personally transport them. Do you declare them or pack them among your things? Is an independent insurance policy recommended or use the movers insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 From my reading: movers are restricted by federal law from transporting combustibles like propane tanks or bullets. I'm not clear if they're also regulated by federal law like common carriers where the customer has to inform the transporter of the gun. The transporter must accept it and cannot label it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Maybe ship them to an FFL to where you’re moving? Just to be safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantry Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 While I am not telling you to break any applicable laws, I will mentioned that wardrobe boxes work well for long guns. And I would drive rather than let the movers transport my firearms. We had one SASS shooter at my club who moved from CT to SC and sold a lot of his powder, primers, ammo & bullets rather than try to get the stuff to SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I got a small U Haul and packed particularly valuable / family things and necessities incase the Moving Van was delayed (it was!) I sold my welding gas and had emptied the gas tanks on the tools. Everything properly packed and secured. Fortunately, once I crossed the border of the state I lived in, I was in Red states all the way. Smooth as silk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I don't think it's a good idea to let the movers take them as many will not transport fire arms. The safest way is to ship the fire arms to an FFL in the state to which you are moving. I shipped 15 long guns (the FFL receiving them Charged a single fee for all of them.) I sold off a bunch of fire arms to local buyers/friends to lighten the load. If you're flying you can take handguns (they have to be declared when checking in and require a separate TSA inspection) , but one would have to check with the airline to determine their policy I took handguns with me as I was driving and had the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I suppose it would depend on how many guns we are talking about. It would also make a difference where I was moving to. Two guns moving to Texas would be handled a lot differently than 40 guns moving to California. I would not trust my guns to a moving company. I'm thinking the Uhaul truck containing the guns, loading equipment, wife's jewelry, family heirlooms etc would be the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Two words: Road Trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 45 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: I got a small U Haul and packed particularly valuable / family things and necessities incase the Moving Van was delayed (it was!) I sold my welding gas and had emptied the gas tanks on the tools. Everything properly packed and secured. Fortunately, once I crossed the border of the state I lived in, I was in Red states all the way. Smooth as silk! Ditto. And our mover was also delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said: I suppose it would depend on how many guns we are talking about. It would also make a difference where I was moving to. Two guns moving to Texas would be handled a lot differently than 40 guns moving to California. I would not trust my guns to a moving company. I'm thinking the Uhaul truck containing the guns, loading equipment, wife's jewelry, family heirlooms etc would be the best choice. And a very good lock for the door...Moving things to my state, you can have many problems...Some are OK, others they do not like...Then again they do not like any of them...The state would be much safer without any of them... Believe that and I have some sea shore land in Las Vegas...For sale... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 And be real careful as to the hotel you park at on the road. Some simple alarms attached to the doors might be justified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Should have mentioned, I drove straight through except for pit stops, gas, and carry out food. I wouldn't have wanted to park that U Haul at a motel overnight even in friendly territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Lud Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Talk to the actual driver of the truck he will be the person to make the decision. If you’re taking a safer cabinet a lot of times they will load the safe then let you put your guns in it and it’s a hell of a lot safer there no pun intended than in your vehicle traveling. If they are cross docking and putting your stuff in storage this may not be the best plan but I have found most moving guys will take ammo guns and pretty much anything else if you tip them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 said: And be real careful as to the hotel you park at on the road. Some simple alarms attached to the doors might be justified. 6 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: Should have mentioned, I drove straight through except for pit stops, gas, and carry out food. I wouldn't have wanted to park that U Haul at a motel overnight even in friendly territory. Never, ever leave anything that you value in a hotel parking lot no matter how well you THINK they are protected, especially firearms. Take your valuables into the hotel room with you. Thieves prowl the interstate/major road motels. They know exactly how to get in almost any vehicle or trailer silently and in seconds. Unless alarms are top of the line and custom installed, they are pretty much useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I have traveled cross country numerous times with my guns in rugs inside the safe. The last time the safe was on its back. This last move I used 1-800-PackRat for my household and I towed a uhaul trailer with my guns inside the safe, my ammo, primers and powders, my Cabaret pinball machine and my motorcycle in the trailer. Pack Rst said I couldn’t ship guns, ammo, flammables, etc in the pod. I would definitely verify that the carrier will take your guns. It may just be a question of doing the same thing I did before. They load the safe then you put your guns in the safe and lock it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caladisi kid Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Get one of those job site security boxes that use 2 locks and loader up! Worked well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashknife Cowboy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Those that I know that moved in the lower 48 drove their firearms. It gets tricky if moving to Alaska and having to travel through Canada, but it is doable. I haven't a clue about Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I moved cross country several years back. I loaded up the guns, powder, and ammo in the back of my truck and drove. The movers took all the other stuff. I don't think I'd be willing to do anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 We loaded all of them in the trunk of the wife's car with what paper work I had. She drove and I followed with truck and trailer at the wee hours of the morning. Once thru Massachusetts, no more worry. The safe was on the trailer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Damned Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I’ve done it 3X now and have always driven my own. Most movers can’t or won’t ship firearms and nobody that I’m aware of will knowingly ship hazmat (powder, primers, ammunition). I’ve always put sock-wrapped firearms in pelican cases. Everything else just gets boxed. Load it’s loading in the truck with the dogs (and a fish tank the last time!) and hit the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 14 hours ago, Hashknife Cowboy said: Those that I know that moved in the lower 48 drove their firearms. It gets tricky if moving to Alaska and having to travel through Canada, but it is doable. I haven't a clue about Hawaii. Moving to Hawaii it's best to use one of these, preferably in van format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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