18. Will Movers Take My Gun Safe or Firearms?
If you own firearms, moving raises questions that go beyond bubble wrap and box tape. There are federal and state laws to navigate, heavy gun safes to handle, and moving company policies that vary widely. Let's break it down clearly so you're not scrambling on moving day.
Federal law — specifically the Gun Control Act — prohibits interstate transportation of firearms by anyone other than a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL) or the owner themselves. That means professional moving companies are not legally permitted to transport your firearms across state lines, period. Many movers also decline to transport firearms on local moves due to liability and insurance concerns.
The safest and most legally sound approach: transport your firearms yourself in your personal vehicle. For an interstate move, firearms must be unloaded, stored in a locked hard-sided container, and comply with the laws of every state you'll pass through — not just your origin and destination. Some states have strict magazine capacity limits or assault weapon laws that affect transport even in transit.
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