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I’ve been a long time lurker, but this is my first post.
I’m relocating from WV to WA for work and will need to transport my firearm and ammo collection. I will be renting a Penske truck for the move
I have about 40 firearms (half pistol and half long guns) and about 2500lbs of factory ammunition. (More than 125k rds across 22lr, 9mm, 556, 12ga and 7.62x39). Don’t worry it was all bought in 2016-2019. I don’t do well enough to pay >2020 prices.
I am aware of FOPA and have done my research of all the routes in my path. I will be avoiding cook county in Illinois.
I plan on breaking down each firearm to its receiver and locking the receiver in a hard shell case with a padlock. Ammunition will be locked separately in plastic trunks as well. All in the locked container of the truck.
Here is my main question, I have called the Pipeline and Hazardous materials administration at the DOT and asked about whether rules apply to private moves. They have said no, since it’s not commerce. Ive read that certain states have their own rules. The main one I’m worried about is transporting more than 1,001 lbs of small arms ammunition. Although, from my reading, 1.4s does not need to be placarded/labelled even if above 1000lbs
Being that I’m renting a 16ft truck and planning on stopping at Weigh Stations (some states require me to above GVWR 10k lbs), would you guys have any issues transporting that much ammo at once?
Have I missed anything to cover my ass here?
Thanks in advance for all the help!
I’m relocating from WV to WA for work and will need to transport my firearm and ammo collection. I will be renting a Penske truck for the move
I have about 40 firearms (half pistol and half long guns) and about 2500lbs of factory ammunition. (More than 125k rds across 22lr, 9mm, 556, 12ga and 7.62x39). Don’t worry it was all bought in 2016-2019. I don’t do well enough to pay >2020 prices.
I am aware of FOPA and have done my research of all the routes in my path. I will be avoiding cook county in Illinois.
I plan on breaking down each firearm to its receiver and locking the receiver in a hard shell case with a padlock. Ammunition will be locked separately in plastic trunks as well. All in the locked container of the truck.
Here is my main question, I have called the Pipeline and Hazardous materials administration at the DOT and asked about whether rules apply to private moves. They have said no, since it’s not commerce. Ive read that certain states have their own rules. The main one I’m worried about is transporting more than 1,001 lbs of small arms ammunition. Although, from my reading, 1.4s does not need to be placarded/labelled even if above 1000lbs
Being that I’m renting a 16ft truck and planning on stopping at Weigh Stations (some states require me to above GVWR 10k lbs), would you guys have any issues transporting that much ammo at once?
Have I missed anything to cover my ass here?
Thanks in advance for all the help!
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