{"id":8112,"date":"2025-05-12T19:08:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T19:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/?p=8112"},"modified":"2025-09-22T19:36:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T19:36:16","slug":"how-to-move-a-gun-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/how-to-move-a-gun-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Move a Gun Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66\">\n.avia-section.av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/subheader.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8112'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:60px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lz35a5zi-c78cf73d05e67160e5330b737b8e9eab av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  pagetitle av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How To Move a Gun Safe<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-dnn1or-3a341ee0e2b564d44e1e8e1191428167 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  medium avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8112'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205\">\n.flex_column.av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lz35c9hi-12f88191956198fba1d4cf919fa2e3c0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving a gun safe isn\u2019t like moving a dresser or a few boxes. These things are heavy\u2014some weighing over 1,000 pounds\u2014and they\u2019re built to stay put. That\u2019s great for security, but not so great when it\u2019s time to move. If you try to move a gun safe the wrong way, you risk damaging your home, your floors, or yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these tips on how to safely move a gun safe from the Unique Movers experts, or if you want help with this big job,<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><strong>fill out our contact <\/strong><strong>form<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><strong>(320) 237-3776 <\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a free quote!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all.avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58:hover .avia_button_background{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Request A Quote\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request A Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-8pj82j-bd2d228a5b875c8daeec00e9f37bbe3e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35asde-aaf3f08662762a4b757652fef33946ae\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-aaf3f08662762a4b757652fef33946ae img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-aaf3f08662762a4b757652fef33946ae .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lz35asde-aaf3f08662762a4b757652fef33946ae av-styling-no-styling avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8114 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8114 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe.jpg\" alt='A bedroom neatly packed up with boxes for moving.' title='gunSafe'  height=\"720\" width=\"720\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe.jpg 720w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe-705x705.jpg 705w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gunSafe-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12\">\n.flex_column.av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8swqr7p-0f37082611f67e5621b0054df3a7dcbe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Empty the Safe First<\/h2>\n<p>It might sound obvious, but it\u2019s a step people sometimes overlook. Remove all firearms, ammo, and valuables before moving the safe. This protects the contents and makes the safe lighter and easier to handle. If you need to store firearms temporarily, use locking cases and follow local laws.<\/p>\n<h2>Measure Doorways and Plan the Route<\/h2>\n<p>Know exactly where the safe is going and how you will get it there. Measure doorways, hallways, stairs, and tight corners before you move anything. Remove obstacles ahead of time and protect floors with plywood or moving blankets to prevent damage.<\/p>\n<h2>Use the Right Equipment<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll need more than muscle to move a gun safe. Use heavy-duty equipment like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A high-capacity appliance dolly<\/li>\n<li>Moving straps or ropes<\/li>\n<li>Furniture sliders (for small adjustments)<\/li>\n<li>A ramp if you\u2019re going up or down stairs or loading into a truck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Never try to \u201cmuscle it\u201d without the right gear. It\u2019s not worth the risk of injury- call Unique Movers instead, and we can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/specialty-moving\/\"><strong>take care of the job<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Go It Alone<\/h2>\n<p>Even with equipment, moving a gun safely is a job for multiple people. The weight distribution can shift quickly, especially on stairs or ramps, and serious injury can happen in seconds. Be sure to follow all of these steps or call the professionals when moving a gun safe.<\/p>\n<h2>Hire a Minnesota Moving Team That Knows What They&#8217;re Doing<\/h2>\n<p>At Unique Movers, we\u2019ve moved everything from pianos to pool tables\u2014and yes, gun safes too. We know how to handle heavy, high-value items without damaging your property or putting anyone at risk.<\/p>\n<p>Trust the pros. Unique Movers has the tools, training, and team to move your safe the right way. 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