Relocating to a new primary residence with guns

[Bald1]

As others have mentioned there are laws basically saying if gun is legally owned from starting point and legal to own at final destination you can transport through any state. Just lock them up and make them inaccessible. My son is in the AF and deals with this often.

 

[sheepdawg]

Don't speed, don't tailgate, turn on your lights at night and wipers if it rains and you'll be just fine.

Seatbelt, don't give the police any reasons at all, buckle up.

 

[sheepdawg]

GA 1011, you do know 285 is not the speed limit.

Narragansett, welcome to Georgia.

Lord if you don't stay off of 985.

 

[Golddollar]

Remember that Maryland has no reciprocity with any state as far as carry permits.

 

[John_M52]

Unloaded locked in a case, in trunk if possible. If in the car cover them with a blanket. Do not overnight in the Northeast. And if stopped do not consent to have the car searched. Seeing a bumpy item covered with a blanket is not probable cause to search for firearms, but if you consent they (we) don't need PC. Should not be an issue in any case but we are talking about CT, NY, NJ ....

 

[jeffsmith]

Unfortunately, since New England is "Landlocked" by NY State
There is no way to Avoid driving through it to get to the rest of the USA
Avoiding New York City & Surrounding area Is the Key

 

[Narragansett]

Unfortunately, since New England is "Landlocked" by NY State
There is no way to Avoid driving through it to get to the rest of the USA
Avoiding New York City & Surrounding area Is the Key

I can stay out of NJ, and do only 70 miles in NY on 84 well North of the city. Then PA in the Delaware Water Gap on 84 to Scranton, then start heading south on 81. I think that makes for a short time in Maryland too. I have got to check with ATF also

 

[ladder13]

I can stay out of NJ, and do only 70 miles in NY on 84 well North of the city. Then PA in the Delaware Water Gap on 84 to Scranton, then start heading south on 81. I think that makes for a short time in Maryland too. I have got to check with ATF also

You will pass through MD for about 15-20 minutes pending traffic of course, so heed all the warnings.

84 north of the city is pretty safe from CT border to PA, just watch your speed, NYS Troopers patrol there.

 

[jeffsmith]

SNIP I have got to check with ATF also

I am a Pretty Law & Order Guy
I worked for a Police Department
(Communications)
and 2 Federal Agencies

But the Last thing I would do is ask ATF Anything
you might Tip them or get an answer you don't really want
(Like using an FFL is their ONLY Solution)
Which isn't True

Pack and Load your vehicle Carefully & Smartly
Plan your Route accordingly
Drive Wisely

You should be Fine

& Remember
When they say "Free States" they aren't Kidding
My Wife keeps asking me about Following Gun Laws here
I have to keep reminding her we are not in MA anymore

 

[jdlii]

18 U.S.C. 926A, Firearms Owners Protection Act is applicable.

There was an issue that arose when the city of Cincinnati imposed a ban on "assault weapons" (whatever that is supposed to mean) back in the late 80's. Competitive shooters headed from the South to Camp Perry Ohio, for the National Matches, were obviously concerned. They were reminded, if I recall, through the NRA Rifleman magazine and I know of no issues that occurred.

Good luck and drive safely.

 

[Narragansett]

You will pass through MD for about 15-20 minutes pending traffic of course, so heed all the warnings.

84 north of the city is pretty safe from CT border to PA, just watch your speed, NYS Troopers patrol there.

Made the trip across NY at least 50 times. They have troopers in the medians and they have an office in the Middletown Rest area

 

[Muss Muggins]

It's all good until, thru no fault of your own, you're involved in a motor vehicle accident rendering your vehicle undrivable. Then what are you going to do?

 

[raljr1]

It's all good until, thru no fault of your own, you're involved in a motor vehicle accident rendering your vehicle undrivable. Then what are you going to do?

I sweated that scenario for 800 miles....how the heck would transfer all this to a rental vehicle along the road side....what other option is there, Muss?

Robert

 

[chief38]

Here's my advise.....

STAY OUT OF NEW JERSEY!!! Technically you have a legal right to pass through the State assuming your guns are all stored and locked up properly & legally. It even states that in NJ Gun Laws on their website - but their State Troopers do what they want anyway - who needs the hassle! That said, I know of several instances where legal transportation through NJ has turned into a disastrous mess. Even if legal, you might never see your guns again. I had 3 friends who were LEO's legally passing from NY through NJ to PA for a sanctioned SASS Match - they were stopped for a traffic infraction and had their guns confiscated - don't know what the final resolution was as they were trying to get their stuff returned. I also have a friend who at the time was a Federal Agent on official business who was almost arrested for carrying Gov't. Issued Hollow Point ammo in his Gov't issued Glock while driving his Gov't issued vehicle. He had to get his supervisors involved and and wasted the day arguing with brain washed idiots in NJ. Legal or not, NJ seems to do what ever they want! STAY OUT!

If you are moving from RI to GA, I'd spend a few extra hours and go AROUND NJ. Yea, extra time, extra gas and tolls - but to me it's just worth it. In the long run, the extra time will not be a major issue. For what its worth, I recently moved south and followed my own advise - I went AROUND NJ. Just my two cents worth.

 

[Narragansett]

Here's my advise.....

STAY OUT OF NEW JERSEY!!! Technically you have a legal right to pass through the State assuming your guns are all stored and locked up properly & legally. It even states that in NJ Gun Laws on their website - but their State Troopers do what they want anyway - who needs the hassle! That said, I know of several instances where legal transportation through NJ has turned into a disastrous mess. Even if legal, you might never see your guns again. I had 3 friends who were LEO's legally passing from NY through NJ to PA for a sanctioned SASS Match - they were stopped for a traffic infraction and had their guns confiscated - don't know what the final resolution was as they were trying to get their stuff returned. I also have a friend who at the time was a Federal Agent on official business who was almost arrested for carrying Gov't. Issued Hollow Point ammo in his Gov't issued Glock while driving his Gov't issued vehicle. He had to get his supervisors involved and and wasted the day arguing with brain washed idiots in NJ. Legal or not, NJ seems to do what ever they want! STAY OUT!

If you are moving from RI to GA, I'd spend a few extra hours and go AROUND NJ. Yea, extra time, extra gas and tolls - but to me it's just worth it. In the long run, the extra time will not be a major issue. For what its worth, I recently moved south and followed my own advise - I went AROUND NJ. Just my two cents worth.

Thanks for the advise. I have made the trip from PA to New England over 100 times, and while I know several routes, I never go in NJ or near NYC. For a trip like this, I would take back roads through RI and CT to 84 North of Waterbury, CT, then 84 to Scranton, and drop down South on 81

 

[Narragansett]

It's all good until, thru no fault of your own, you're involved in a motor vehicle accident rendering your vehicle undrivable. Then what are you going to do?

Clearly a thought and concern. What is the alternative?

I have even thought that the spare tire needs to go on the back seat. Also, rendering all guns inoperable by removing bolts, cylinders, slides and trigger groups and shipping them separately. Hate the thought

 

[raljr1]

Clearly a thought and concern. What is the alternative?

I have even thought that the spare tire needs to go on the back seat. Also, rendering all guns inoperable by removing bolts, cylinders, slides and trigger groups and shipping them separately. Hate the thought

I have done this twice, you can't worry about what might. Goodness forbid something happens, you'd stay with your vehicle, call Enterprise to deliver you an SUV, transfer your stuff and drive on. If you get a flat tire, call AAA and have them bring a tire and change it for you.. I kept a loaded carry piece in all the states where my permit was recognized. (i had to unload in SC since they aren't reciprocal with PA)

 

[dmar]

I left Boston years ago, and as much as I miss the area and family/friends, I'd never move back to that BS. I'm so glad I got out and have lived in free states, able to enjoy my life and hobbies without the authoritarian, anti-American dictates. So many people up there just seem like brainwashed acolytes to a movement that makes no sense to me. Sad how much it's changed, and that we have to have this thread about where we can freely move about with legally owned, Constitutionally protected property! Free state, not free state, what has happened to our country?!

Enough with that rant, to help with the question at hand, I had a move a few years ago. Free state to free state, so it was a little easier. But, I still had the concern of safely, and securely moving my guns. I had the added hassle of not having a house ready at the state where I was moving. Ended up talking to my mover, and they agreed to move the guns. Guns stayed in the safes, were stored in their warehouse office for a couple months, and delivered to my new house when it was ready. Real easy, and the cost was just the usual weight/distance charges. Smooth process. Might be something to consider/ask about.

Whenever I drive back (still have property in NH, and family in MA), it's always the 81/84 route. I avoid NYC/NJ at all costs. It's also a much easier, prettier drive…

 

[Glashaus]

In my relocation to Texas after the divorce I moved what was left of my collection, after the divorce sell off approx. 40 firearms, in two ways. I first drove to Texas in November 2011 in my crew cab Silverado. Handguns and modern rifles were on the floor of the rear seat, under a lot of stuff, no problems.

When my ex's and my house sold, I flew back East to get the rest of my stuff. I packed up a 17' Uhaul and headed back to Texas. Had my safe and long guns in the back. Because I had flown, I didn't have a handgun with me, should have bought one while I was there, didn't think about that, had a lot of other things on my mind.

The drive back to Texas was pretty uneventful, took two days, stayed over night at a hotel in Northern Alabama, until the second day. I got into Louisiana, down by New Orleans and had gotten on I-12, heading up to Baton Rouge. Very busy road. Now I had a pretty good load on that truck. The safe was at the back and there were two, three set, roll on tool boxes full of tools back there as well. About midway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge the back of the truck started to sway and seemed to get a bit squishy, I was in the right lane and had a blow out on the right rear , inside dual tire. I pulled over at a decent spot and hoped that I had cell service. I called the Uhaul emergency number and they said that they would have the local emergency repair man on the way. Took about an hour, a very nervous hour. I was by myself, no one stopped, just a lot of traffic passing me by. The repair truck showed up and took about an hour and a half to replace both tires on the right rear. And I was on my way, a bit over three hours late.

Only other pucker moment on that trip was when I was heading up the bridge on West I10 at Lake Charles, the truck cut off. They were working on the bridge at the time , one lane was blocked off with cones and traffic was pretty slow, and it was dark. As the truck was coasting and I was trying to figure out what to do and not block I10, I put the truck in neutral and tried starting it and it fired back up, I put it back in gear and I was on my way. The rest of the journey to Houston was spent on high alert for anything odd that this cursed Uhaul truck was going to do. I was very glad to make it to my destination that night and get out of that truck

 

[Muss Muggins]

Clearly a thought and concern. What is the alternative?

There's not an alternative. Like several others have posted, you gotta be aware of the possibilities and potentials, and just do it. The alternative is not moving. Which I'm not suggesting . . .