Moving a Gun Collection
I've collected a substantial gun collection over the years--mostly long guns--and will be moving to a different state in the near future. Looking at about 900 miles one way. I originally planned to move the collection myself, but figure it'll probably cost me at least $2500 just to buy cheap padded boxes or gun cases in which to pack each gun. Add in the cost of a sizeable rental truck, the crazy price of gas, hotel rooms, and miscellaneous expenses, not to mention my time, it'll be at least $6000 for the move. So, I am now considering a commerical mover who is an expert at moving gun collections. So, having said all that, has anyone had experience contracting to move a gun collection? If so, any recommendations on which vendor to use and what they charge? Thanks in advance for any suggestions or recommendations.
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You load the truck you drive the truck you unload the truck. Of course, there are pre and post preparations but no it is not that hard. Record all serial numbers, wrap the guns in blankets The OP has never said how many or from where to where but still 900 miles with two drivers shouldn't be that difficult. And I would not ever leave a truck filled with guns without either my or the other driver's eyes on it. Again, just my opinion. I spent five years driving all over this country and have done 700 mile days alone. I don't want to do it now, but four fifty is no big deal.
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Let's take the government approach to this...
First off, we'll need to identify a (possibly imaginary) problem.
Then we need to form a study group.
Study groups need funding, we'll need to raise taxes.
We'll study this thing to death for the next twelve years and each year get more and more funding!
At the end of all this time we will have forgotten what the original objective was/is and will have come up with a cure for male pattern baldness and semi-flatulent incontinence.
I'll leave it to the moderators to appoint the study group, I've done my part.
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Look into PVC thin-wall (DWV) pipe. Wrap gun with bubble wrap and slide into length of pipe, plug ends with wood disc. Stack and strap pipe into truck. Sell pipe on CL when done or donate to ReStore, etc.
Fill rest of truck with Salvation Army furniture.😁
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I have moved lots of guns(as many as 200 at a time) lots of times. I have used cars, SUV's, pick-ups, U-Hauls, and a motor home. I have taken as many as 75 to Kasey in Alabama and 3 years ago moved myself and my wife and 42 long guns to Alaska 3800 miles away. I usually rent or buy packing blankets for military guns, stacking them in layers, and usually put modern guns in cases and stack them too with packing blankets for padding. Always(well almost always) remove the bolts and scopes, label them and pack them separately in bubble wrap in a box or bin. Try to stay out of "BLUE" states like California, NY, New jersey, and Illinois, and especially big cities. Cover any guns so they aren't visible. I usually place items like pictures and lamps on top of them. Don't block your vision, have all lights working properly, tags up to date, carry proof of insurance, and absolutely obey all laws, don't speed, carry drugs or alcohol, cartons of cigarettes, or lots of cash. Take along your gun insurance policy and have proof of where you are going along with phone numbers. Traveling into Canada you need some special forms listing all your guns. No ak's, AR's, other semi-auto centerfire rifles, mags over 10 rounds, handguns, or large or dangerous looking knives. They must be in a secure area that is not readily accessible and unloaded. Yes, they will check. Keep your ammo separate from the guns and have an inventory sheet. If they find any pistol ammo like 9mm or 38 special, they will question you a lot and look for a handgun. Also never tell them you have a rifle or shotgun with you for self defense. Canada does not consider that a legitimate reason to have a gun. I know because I made that mistake once. On that trip I was on vacation and they made me go back. I had to ship my rifle home. Be especially polite as the officers can deny you without cause if they don't like you. I think a covered trailer is the best for gun transport. If your car or truck breaks down you can rent another and still get where you're going without unloading. I normally unload in the middle of the night and cover the guns so they aren't identifiable when loading or unloading. Don't cross the Canadian border in the east, out west in Montana is better. I stay out of Washington and Oregon also. Lastly, don't wear your Trump MAGA hat, or display pro-gun stickers. Low key is best.
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