The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Moving gun collection across the country while towing a camper

**44 AMP** · October 24, 2016, 12:42 AM

There is the safest method, and then there is the least expensive method.

cheapest would be to simply take them with you. Out of sight, and you don't tell anyone you have them, you wouldn't be targeted because of the guns. You might be targeted being out of state, camping, you might have something worth stealing, but that's a constant, random chance.

For a bit more peace of mind, you might remove major components (cylinder, bolt, slide, etc, and store them separately. Might not help, but a gun that obviously cannot be used isn't worth much to fence, and can't be used, so, might be passed over in favor of something with more immediate and greater returns for the thief.

Safest method, but the most expensive would be to put them in bonded storage, until you have a permanent home location, then have them shipped to you. It costs, but there is also insurance (part of the cost, and if it isn't get it ADDED) in case the worst happens.

if you are going to be living in a camper for a month or three, and there are no trusted friends or family to leave your collection with, it would be your safest option, but not the cheapest.

October 24, 2016, 12:42 AM	#6
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,835	There is the safest method, and then there is the least expensive method. cheapest would be to simply take them with you. Out of sight, and you don't tell anyone you have them, you wouldn't be targeted because of the guns. You might be targeted being out of state, camping, you might have something worth stealing, but that's a constant, random chance. For a bit more peace of mind, you might remove major components (cylinder, bolt, slide, etc, and store them separately. Might not help, but a gun that obviously cannot be used isn't worth much to fence, and can't be used, so, might be passed over in favor of something with more immediate and greater returns for the thief. Safest method, but the most expensive would be to put them in bonded storage, until you have a permanent home location, then have them shipped to you. It costs, but there is also insurance (part of the cost, and if it isn't get it ADDED) in case the worst happens. if you are going to be living in a camper for a month or three, and there are no trusted friends or family to leave your collection with, it would be your safest option, but not the cheapest. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.