heavyshooter
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My vocation will have me temporarily relocating from Colorado to Arkansas and back; all within 1 year. Does anyone know of a moving company that can move me that far and be careful & willing to move my guns?
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Movers and my gun collection
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I agree. Not only are you letting strangers know what you have, you're letting them out of your control and out of your sight. Bad ju-ju, in my opinion. Moving companies don't always hire the most stellar of citizens. But I'm just a non-trusting curmudgeon.
Never let a mover touch my guns.
sonick808
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i wouldn't let them know you even HAVE them, let alone move them.
there have been kickdoor robberies done that were traced back to movers made aware of large collections. If you cannot avoid it at all, then just stuff them in boxes and pretend it's china or something.
there have been kickdoor robberies done that were traced back to movers made aware of large collections. If you cannot avoid it at all, then just stuff them in boxes and pretend it's china or something.
GraceOutcast
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One option is to prepack them in an inconspicuous box. If it's log guns then break them down. Don't ask don't tell. But if you have the means....transport All of your firearms with you in the car.
RedAlert
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The "POD" system has them drop off a container that you pack. They come pick it up and deliver it to storage or your final destination. This way you could pack them to suit yourself and they do the hauling without seeing the contents.
If you do decide to ship, check into policies that pay by replacement value rather than by weight. This would require you to declare contents. I'm not sure if this would meet your needs or not. Just some possibilities.
If you do decide to ship, check into policies that pay by replacement value rather than by weight. This would require you to declare contents. I'm not sure if this would meet your needs or not. Just some possibilities.
Kimber45acp
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Any mover will move your guns. Finding one you trust will require that you get to know the ACTUAL guys who show up. Stuff blankets into a safe full of guns that they are not allowed to open would be a good start. Write down ALL serial numbers and take quality digital photographs where the serial number can be clearly seen. If you have a large arsenal, maybe get a u-haul and move the guns yourself.
Sav .250
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You didn`t say "how many" you had or were moving. Not all movers are...bandits but to be on the safe side, I`d move my collection. Your move,your call. 
SharpsDressedMan
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CO to AR is probably a one day drive.
frankiestoys
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As everyone else said '' move them yourself ''
unspellable
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My experience with a damage claim was not good. As bad or worse than the stories we hear about UPS.
w_houle
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+1 and everything you have to guarantee actually makes it there. I have moved many dozens of times in my life (Army Brat) and stuff always comes up missing.
Throw away your trash; don't count on them to not pack it.:banghead: Also make sure they properly document the condition of your furniture, otherwise they'll claim it was all beat to hell before they even touched it.
BCCL
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When we moved about 10 years ago, I got 2 close friends to ehlp and we moved my guns ourselves rather than trust a mover with them.
I also made a point of wrapping my gun safe in a "cover" so that folks watching us move into our new house didn't see what it was.
I also made a point of wrapping my gun safe in a "cover" so that folks watching us move into our new house didn't see what it was.
loadedround
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Heavyshooter: A slightly different suggestion. Since you're relocating for only one year, have you considered packing them properly and storing your firearms in a rental locker at your home state and securing the locker it with your own lock. Just take the minimum number of firearms that you will need with tor your temprorary relocation. Just a thought.
ny32182
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Yeah, if it was only one year I'd just get an apartment in AR and never move in the first place.
But, I think the first thing you need to do if you are going to move and are interested in all the options is check with the movers and make sure they will even move guns. I had a friend/coworker who relocated last year, and the two items the movers refused to move were firearms and alcohol (liquor, wine, etc... no idea why. I guess firearms and alcohol could potentially be illegal at the destination and to avoid any criminal charges from, say, bringing an AR15 to Cali, they just make blanket policies... that is my only guess.) He had his cars and motorcycles shipped, so, he wasn't driving. I ended up basically trading him a metal Plano rifle case for his liquor collection, and he flew from SC to Houston with his two shotguns and one pistol.
If it were me though, I'd let the movers move everything else, and I'd drive the guns there myself, regardless of whether the movers would do it. Not because I'm scared of movers; I just would want the peace of mind that it would all get there without getting banged around too much.
But, I think the first thing you need to do if you are going to move and are interested in all the options is check with the movers and make sure they will even move guns. I had a friend/coworker who relocated last year, and the two items the movers refused to move were firearms and alcohol (liquor, wine, etc... no idea why. I guess firearms and alcohol could potentially be illegal at the destination and to avoid any criminal charges from, say, bringing an AR15 to Cali, they just make blanket policies... that is my only guess.) He had his cars and motorcycles shipped, so, he wasn't driving. I ended up basically trading him a metal Plano rifle case for his liquor collection, and he flew from SC to Houston with his two shotguns and one pistol.
If it were me though, I'd let the movers move everything else, and I'd drive the guns there myself, regardless of whether the movers would do it. Not because I'm scared of movers; I just would want the peace of mind that it would all get there without getting banged around too much.
inclinebench
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Most moving companies are not allowed to move guns. Much better idea is to move them yourself.
Tommygunn
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+1 TO EVERYONE WHO SAID "MOVE THE GUNS YOURSELF!"
It's what I did.
It's what I did.
Arkansas Paul
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One more vote for moving them yourself. Some of my guns mean more to me than their monetary value and I wouldn't trust anyone other that a very close friend or family member with them. Hope you enjoy your stay in Arkansas.
22-rimfire
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Move them yourself even if you have to rent a U-Haul trailer. Many of the moving company employees are a bit shady. It is the local guys you have to worry about when they load the trailer at their warehouse. Take no chances if you care about your firearms.
Would you allow a moving company to move your stash of rare coins? bulk silver or gold? Jewelry? Cash? If something has concentrated value, move it yourself.
Would you allow a moving company to move your stash of rare coins? bulk silver or gold? Jewelry? Cash? If something has concentrated value, move it yourself.
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gbw
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Move them yourself.
Many years ago I did a corporate move from Michigan to Alabama.
A national moving company did the move. Foolishly I let them move the guns. 3 came up missing - a nice old Ithaca 37, a mint Smith-Corona 03A3, and another shotgun.
The moving company paid the claim but showed no interest in tracking down what had happened. They simply didn't care. This was a very large national carrier.
No local police would accept jurisdiction, all said 'call the FBI'.
Called the FBI. They were sympathetic but said it was too small a loss to interest them and they would not pursue it.
Basically it was legal theft.
Move them yourself.
Many years ago I did a corporate move from Michigan to Alabama.
A national moving company did the move. Foolishly I let them move the guns. 3 came up missing - a nice old Ithaca 37, a mint Smith-Corona 03A3, and another shotgun.
The moving company paid the claim but showed no interest in tracking down what had happened. They simply didn't care. This was a very large national carrier.
No local police would accept jurisdiction, all said 'call the FBI'.
Called the FBI. They were sympathetic but said it was too small a loss to interest them and they would not pursue it.
Basically it was legal theft.
Move them yourself.
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