Moving, any laws about how much ammo I can take with me?

[clbshooter]

I am driving to the east coast in a month or so and was wondering if there are any laws about how much I can carry in my trunk. I am retired so I do have a lot. I searched but couldn't find anything about this. Thanks for the help.

[TheWoodCrafter]

Never heard of any restriction on how much ammo you can have.

[Sabby]

Hazmat 1.4 placard needed if you go over 500 # if I remember correctly


but check hazmat transportation laws just to be sure

[BrokerB]

I'm here to buy some if you can't pack it all. I was dam near dragging my muffler coming back from a family member who passed away and was a very big enthusiasts.

[SunsetIE]

stay far away from DC (obviously)

DC Businessman faces two years for "unregistered" brass case

[The sarge]

Look up the DOT CFR 49. It's the publication that covers the transport of all hazmat.

I transport ammunition quite regularly and a lot of the requirements have to deal with NEW (net explosive weight). Unless you have a huge amount your probably fine but the publication I referenced above can answer it for sure. If you can't find the answer pm me your amounts and I can try to find the pub in my office. I know I have one somewhere as I used to be certified to certify hazmat for air, sea, and land shipment.

[dunndeal]

I believe the maximum GVW of an 18 wheeler is still 80,0000 pounds. Don't know about the hazmat placarding/restrictions.

[Ronin2]

You can't take any! Give it all to me for secure disposal.....

[unusedusername]

If it weighs so much that it damages the freeway then you'll probably need a transport permit.

There are likely fire code restrictions on transporting large quantities of real black powder, not so much with modern cartridges.

[-hanko]

Hazmat 1.4 placard needed if you go over 500 # if I remember correctly


but check hazmat transportation laws just to be sure

Tmk, loaded ammo ships by common carrier without hazmat charges, primers and/or powder need the hazmat.

Based on busting up a few pallet loads of .308 surplus delivered by truck.

I'd avoid DC, NYC, etc.

-hanko

[stix213]

If moving to NJ, I believe you have to leave all your HP behind.

[CSACANNONEER]

If you can fit it all in your trunk, you don't have "a lot". That said, your vehicle is only designed to carry a certain payload. You can be ticketed for any overages.

[Maltese Falcon]

Good luck!

I dread (and at the same time look forward to) the day I have to move the "supplies" and armory out of state.

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[clbshooter]

Where I am going

Thanks guys for all the info. I am moving to the west coast of Fl. ( 33948) between Tampa and Ft. Myers. Most of my ammo is .22 LR with some other mixed in. I have collected much more than I have shot in my 63 years so just trying to get there without any problems. It will all fit in a small foot locker (2X2X4 ft.)in the back of my truck safely locked and out of site.

[flatbedtruckin]

I believe the maximum GVW of an 18 wheeler is still 80,0000 pounds. Don't know about the hazmat placarding/restrictions.

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You could pull about 53,000 lbs cargo with out going overweight. 12-34-34. 1.4 placards for more than a pallet
just make sure u scale..