Can I ship a firearm in my car during transport?

• Remove all firearms and ammunition before pickup
• Use a licensed shipper or FFL dealer for firearm transport
• Check federal, state and local laws for both locations
• Ask your carrier about any other prohibited items, such as hazardous materials

Personal valuables, important documents, hazardous materials and anything illegal should never ride in a shipped car. Most carriers allow only a small amount of personal items, which aren't insured.

Car carriers aren't licensed or insured to transport firearms or ammunition, and gun laws vary by state. A firearm found in a vehicle can delay the whole truckload and create legal problems for the driver. For these reasons, carriers require vehicles to be free of firearms and ammunition.

• Carry them yourself, following federal and state transport laws for each state on your route.
• Ship through a licensed firearms dealer (FFL) using a carrier that accepts firearms.
• Check the laws of your destination state before moving.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check current laws or ask an FFL.

Look under seats, in door pockets, the trunk, spare tire well and center console. Also remove ammunition, knives, fuel cans, propane and other hazardous items. See personal items in car shipping.