The title says it all. As an example moving from RI to GA. Are there problems passing through states? No ammo involved. Basically the car would be full of guns
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I believe the Gun Control Act of 1968 allows safe passage while traveling with guns state to state to your designation.
I have traveled in my RV with firearms passing state to state, never have any problems.
Edit: I got the Act and date wrong I'm old. Here is what I remembered.
Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 aka "The Peaceable Journey Law"
This act allows a person to transport a firearm through states in which he or she does not hold a valid permit, as long as he or she may lawfully carry (whether by permit, constitutional carry, etc.) in the state of origin as well as the destination. The owner of the firearm must be in transit and not stay in the state where possession would be illegal. Furthermore, the firearm must be unloaded and contained in a locked box or out of the driver's reach, unless state law allows otherwise. It is recommended that ammunition be in a separate, preferably locked container. In some states, the drivers must pass through the state without stopping, and in others only short stops are tolerated.
I have traveled in my RV with firearms passing state to state, never have any problems.
Edit: I got the Act and date wrong I'm old. Here is what I remembered.
Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 aka "The Peaceable Journey Law"
This act allows a person to transport a firearm through states in which he or she does not hold a valid permit, as long as he or she may lawfully carry (whether by permit, constitutional carry, etc.) in the state of origin as well as the destination. The owner of the firearm must be in transit and not stay in the state where possession would be illegal. Furthermore, the firearm must be unloaded and contained in a locked box or out of the driver's reach, unless state law allows otherwise. It is recommended that ammunition be in a separate, preferably locked container. In some states, the drivers must pass through the state without stopping, and in others only short stops are tolerated.
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Connecticut too. I am talking about 50 guns here
Squarebutt
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Might be safer to go by sea, down the Intercoastal Waterway.
NY and NJ are famous for not honoring FOPA. The subject has come up many times among New England gun groups, and the consensus is to avoid NYC, run 84 into PA, without stopping in NY, and head south on 81, circling around the bad states and picking up 95 south of DC. Good luck.
BTW, CT isn't too bad, as long as everything is packed legally. Same with MA. Might be easier to come up to the MA Pike, then hit 84 in Sturbidge.
NY and NJ are famous for not honoring FOPA. The subject has come up many times among New England gun groups, and the consensus is to avoid NYC, run 84 into PA, without stopping in NY, and head south on 81, circling around the bad states and picking up 95 south of DC. Good luck.
BTW, CT isn't too bad, as long as everything is packed legally. Same with MA. Might be easier to come up to the MA Pike, then hit 84 in Sturbidge.
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Puller
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Don't speed, don't tailgate, turn on your lights at night and wipers if it rains and you'll be just fine.
What was said above plus. I would assume they will all be cased and unloaded. In most states they need to be usually also in the trunk. Now my thought is if the trunk is full is the backseat acceptable as long as they are cased? Most likely varies by state. I don't know the size of your collection but maybe a UHaul trailer might an option.
I transported guns down I95 to NC 6 years ago, took me two separate trips. 
All were cased and not accessible inside a van under necessities that I needed for an apt rental until my house was built. But still, butterflies.
Keep to the speed limit, stay in your lane, signal changes, use wipers if raining, etc etc.
The Joisey Turnpike and MD were my fears, not gonna lie. In your case add NY.
Once I saw "Welcome to Virginia" I was able to breathe again.
What a great feeling seeing that sign.
From there you're good all the way.
PM me for any questions.
Congrats on the move.Safe travels.n
All were cased and not accessible inside a van under necessities that I needed for an apt rental until my house was built. But still, butterflies.
Keep to the speed limit, stay in your lane, signal changes, use wipers if raining, etc etc.
The Joisey Turnpike and MD were my fears, not gonna lie. In your case add NY.
Once I saw "Welcome to Virginia" I was able to breathe again.
What a great feeling seeing that sign.From there you're good all the way.
PM me for any questions.
Congrats on the move.Safe travels.n
Pete, practice this:
Chubbs103
US Veteran
This used to be a special ritual for me and my family every three years when the Navy decided to switch coasts on me again.
Thing got interesting stopping at hotels. I refused to leave them in a vehicle, so we would stack the cases on a luggage cart and wheel them through the lobby and into the room. We got some chuckles from hotel staff, but no one seemed to care. It probably would have been more suspicious if it wasn't a family with kids.
This was before the Las Vegas shooting.
Thing got interesting stopping at hotels. I refused to leave them in a vehicle, so we would stack the cases on a luggage cart and wheel them through the lobby and into the room. We got some chuckles from hotel staff, but no one seemed to care. It probably would have been more suspicious if it wasn't a family with kids.
This was before the Las Vegas shooting.
Unfortunately that brings into play the possibility of another tragic boat accident.
jeffsmith
Member
Transported my few from MA to FL in 2009
they were buried in the front of a U-Haul Trailer
with lots of stuff between them and the door
No problems at all
My preferred route goes far west
Avoiding the I-95 Corridor
which avoids NJ and most of MD
they were buried in the front of a U-Haul Trailer
with lots of stuff between them and the door
No problems at all
My preferred route goes far west
Avoiding the I-95 Corridor
which avoids NJ and most of MD
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bigwheelzip
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Interstate 84 to Interstate 81 eliminates NYC, NJ, and minimizes MD. It's also pretty scenery.
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OP
I know 84 and 81. Lived in CT, and PA
bigwheelzip
Absent Comrade
Relocating is a chore, but transiting VA's Shenandoah Valley on Interstate 81 feels like an extended visit to a Currier & Ives scene.
Good luck with your move.
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I moved mine twice, once from Florida to PA and last August back to Florida.
I looked into shipping my with a specialized carrier, but that did not seem to be a viable alternative, lack of options, cost, etc.
I moved them in my SUV. I used 4x4s to place a piece of plywood up off the floor and most of the long guns went under that. The handguns were packed in individual cases and then in carboard boxes that were sealed with tape. In my case I was transporting 80 pieces and about 12,000 rounds of ammo. I had numerous boxes of household items as well, so it would have taken more than a casual inspection to realize there were guns in the vehicle. Fortunately I was traveling from Western PA and rode thru only free states. The advice about not stopping at all in NY, and avoiding NJ and MD, is sound. Drive carefully, pack discretely, and good luck.
I looked into shipping my with a specialized carrier, but that did not seem to be a viable alternative, lack of options, cost, etc.
I moved them in my SUV. I used 4x4s to place a piece of plywood up off the floor and most of the long guns went under that. The handguns were packed in individual cases and then in carboard boxes that were sealed with tape. In my case I was transporting 80 pieces and about 12,000 rounds of ammo. I had numerous boxes of household items as well, so it would have taken more than a casual inspection to realize there were guns in the vehicle. Fortunately I was traveling from Western PA and rode thru only free states. The advice about not stopping at all in NY, and avoiding NJ and MD, is sound. Drive carefully, pack discretely, and good luck.
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Never done it........ but this is ^^^^^^^^ how I'd do it!
Mark the boxes "dishes" "pots and pans" "dirty underwear"
GA 1011, you do know 285 is not the speed limit.
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I- 81 to I-77 to I-26 to I-95 would be the " safest" route. Avoid " problem" states. Only issue is traffic around Charlotte, NC in AM work traffic and PM going home traffic. Good luck.
