Sunday, November 30, 2025

Moving With Guns

The more I look at this move, the more complex it gets.  Using PODS or UBox means that I cannot move guns or ammunition, even the small quantities of ordinary monthly to month usage.  

I can ship the guns FFL to FFL but at the far end, I will need to have a Tennessee driver's license to receive them from an FFL.  So as soon as I arrive, I need to be moved nto the new house to get a license. Ammo i can ship UPS.  If i have a new address already, I can ship them there.

I could drive my car there with guns and ammo in it, but but this is a five long days drive.  My wife thinks it would be too wearing on me.  She might be right.  If I had someone to split the driving with me, it would be a somewhat entertaining trip; i have not taken the cross-country drive since 1967.  I would obviously provide accommodations, meals, and return airfare to anyone prepared to do this.

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  1. There are services you can hire for people to transport your vehicle for you, either on a car carrier or even just a driver. Although trusting a driver with a car full of guns and ammo might be a bit much.

    On the other hand, driving cross country yourself while relocating can result in being targeted by thieves, as happened to friends of mine, whose truck was looted while they were stopped at a motel.

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  2. Three years ago a friend of mine back in Virginia passed away and left me his collection of about 30 firearms. I needed to get them back to Boise so that Old Arms of Idaho (highly recommended) could help me arrange to auction them off. I flew to Virginia, rented a large SUV, and drove them back. I was a bit more aggressive in my scheduling so I did it in three days. I'd be delighted to do something like that again, if the stars align with my work schedule--when are you planning on making the move?

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    1. A bit uncertain still but likely summer. Email me so it is in my inbox.

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