Moving with "Assault weapons"

[.cheese.]

Let's assume for a moment the worst. HR1022 actually goes through both the house and senate.... bada bing bada boom - signed by George W. and we've got some trouble.

Now let's say I own the following,

4 Glocks (with 30 hi-cap mags)
3 AR-15's (with 25 30-round mags)
and a couple other miscellaneous guns like some .22's and hunting guns
+ Enough ammo for all of my guns to get me through any SHTF situation

I live in Florida. Let's say I want to move to another state. With HR1022, would I be able to move to another state, especially considering ones that require you register everything you own? Or would I be stuck here in Florida?

 

[shield20]

Most states allow you to move, but I do not think you would be able to move to say CA with arms/mags not meeting their current ban, most likely not NY either. (i.e. 1994 legal cut-off for pre-ban features)

(B10) May a person who is relocating out of State move firearms with other household goods? [Back]

Yes. A person who lawfully possesses a firearm may transport or ship the firearm interstate when changing his or her State of residence.

Certain NFA firearms must have prior approval from the Bureau of ATF before they may be moved interstate. The person must notify the mover that firearms are being transported. He or she should also check State and local laws where relocating to ensure that movement of firearms into the new State does not violate any State law or local ordinance.

 

[DrewH]

HR 1022 doesn't seem to say anything about moving or changing residences, and seems unlikely to say anything. I suppose they could add a provision like currently with NFA items, where you have to notify ATFE when changing states, but seems unlikely to me. Last AW law had nothing to say on changing states.

It would be mostly up to state law. Most states you could move with your current collection no problem, a few, California being an example, would require siginificant changes.

States that actually require you to register weapons when you move there are extremely limited. California for handguns, maybe Hawaii, any others? Does Massachusetts?

 

[.cheese.]

Really?

so question, what about Boston, Mass out of curiosity?

 

[Owen]

Ahem,

Instead of worrying about the consequences of the law, lets worry about getting the bill killed. There will be a period of time between when the bill becomes law (IFF it becomes law), and when the law comes into force. Worry about this then.

Spending time on figuring out how to dodge something that may happen instead of making sure that it can't happen is misdirected energy.

(I'm pretty sure that new AR-15s and Glocks are both unapproved in Mass)

 

[NukemJim]

The person must notify the mover that firearms are being transported

I am not a professional mover. If there are any on the board please speak up.
Having said that every single time I or a family member has moved the moving company has a clause in the contract forbiding firearms.

It might vary from mover to mover I do not know. My understanding is that it is like some of the federal regs about shipping firearms if you are not a FFL, it may be legal buy good luck finding a firm willing to do it.

As always I could be wrong.

NukemJim

 

[DrewH]

Mass has a mirror of the old AW ban and some restrictive so-called "consumer safety" restrictions on handguns, set by the Attorney General. No new Glocks can be bought in state currently, and only AR-15s that are neutered as with the old ban. Only pre-94 15, 20 and 30 round mags allowed. Boston has some local AW ban, no idea of what is involved. In general Mass laws are a confusingly drafted mess, and very restrictive compared to Florida.

I think you could bring in Glocks already owned, but I have think you have 90 days to get a Mass handgun firearms license.

If you are really moving to Boston I would recommend looking at the GOAL, the local gun rights group, web site to start.

 

[cbsbyte]

When moving into Mass one can bring in firearms that are are otherwise restricted under the State Laws and/or AGs consumer saftey regulations. They will be grandfathered under the laws. A new resident will have to apply for a LTC Class A or B within 90 days of moving in, this is done through the local Police. One will also have to self register your firearms by filling out a FA-10 form then mail it to the Firearm Records Division, the forms are useally availiable at the local police station. The firearm will have to be kept locked, and not taken from the residence until the owner receives their LTC. Check out GOAL for more info. www.goal.org

Their is a AWB that mirrors the expired Federal ban. Pre ban rifles are available but are very expensive and hard to find. Though I believe a person can transfer Pre Bans in from states that have State AWBs, such as New York, Conn, New Jersey, as long as the reciever was made before 1994.

Moving to Boston is not a good idea if a person want to keep you guns rights. It is very difficult to get a LTC in the city and only LTCs allow the ownership of high capacity rifle and handguns.

 

[ball3006]

I don't see an "assult weapon"....

on the list you provided. If you did indeed own an assult weapon, you would have to have your tax stamp modified to show your new residence. I think you need to get approval to move it also.......chris3