If you’re a home owner on the brink of a significant move and have a gun safe to bring along, your in the right place. Moving a gun safe can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with the weight and size of the larger gun safes out there. While we strongly recommend hiring professional gun safe movers like the ones at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, we understand that some people are young and strong enough to tackle this challenge on their own. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of properly moving a gun safe step by step. Lets dive in!
What You Need
- Dolly
We always recommend having a dolly when moving a heavy item. This is because a dolly helps distribute the weight evenly and makes it easier to move the item without straining yourself.
- Moving Blankets and Protective Wrapping
We strongly advise you get a moving blanket or any other wrapping material that can provide your gun safe with a layer of protective padding. This helps prevent denting or scratching the safe during the move.
- Ramps
Ramps come in handy when loading the safe onto a truck or a trailer.
- Packing Tape or Bungee
You will need packing tape or cords to seal the protective wrapping and ensure it doesn’t come loose during the move.
- Work Gloves
Gloves provide you with extra grip while moving the safe. They also protect your hands from scratches and scuffs.
- Helpers
You should not attempt moving a gun safe on your own; you need help. Enlist the help of at least two friends or neighbors to assist you with the move. Better still, you can contact our professional movers at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to take on the task.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Empty The Safe
Before attempting to move your guns safe, you must remove all firearms, ammunition, and any other items in the safe. This will make things much lighter and also safer to transport.
- Measure the Dimensions and the Weight of the Gun Safe
The weight of a gun safe can differ greatly based on its size, design, and the number of firearms it can hold. You can find this information in the manufacturer's specifications provided at the time of purchase. If these details are not available, go to the company's website where the safe was made and look up the exact make and model of the gun safe. You should be able to find the exact weight there.
- Create a Game Plan for Moving
A robust moving plan is integral to a successful relocation process. By this point, you should know the exact dimensions, the weight of the safe, equipment needed, and how many friends you need to help you. Now you must consider obstacles such as doorways, stairs, and hallways you will be moving the gun safe through. Make sure there is a clear path you are taking the safe through and measure all doorways, entry ways, and halls that you are moving through to make sure everything will fit.
- Secure the Safe to the Dolly
Place the wrapped gun safe on the dolly. Use straps to secure it tightly. Ensure that the safe won’t shift during transport.
- Lift with Caution
This is where the fun part begins. Use proper lifting techniques such as bending your knees and not your back and lifting with your legs and not your arms. Maneuver to the gun safe throughout your home and use ramps when necessary.
- Load onto the Truck or Trailer
Use ramps or lift gates if you have them when loading on to the trailer. Make sure you position the gun safe securely during the transit by using ratchet straps.
While moving a gun safe is feasible, hiring professional movers makes the process smoother and safer. Gun safe movers like the ones at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK have the experience and equipment to handle extremely heavy items like a gun safe. If you prefer a stress-free move, contact your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK today!
Thinking of Moving Yourself?
Think Again!
While moving yourself may seem less expensive... the costs add up.
Do-It-Yourself Moving Costs:
- Truck Rental
- Mileage
- Fuel Charge
- Additional Insurance
- Equipment Rental
(straps, rope, furniture pads, bungee cords, stretch wrap, dollies, etc.)
- Time
- Boxes & Packing Supplies
- Possible Damages
(belongings, relationships, & injuries)
- Recruiting Friends to Help
- Food & Beverages
- Chiropractor Visits
- Packing a Truck
- Learning How to Maneuver a Moving Truck
- Broken Promises
Call TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
We can move as much or as little as you need while fitting your schedule & budget!
