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Alaska is well known for its open gun laws. In the Frontier State, anyone who 1) is at least 21 years old and 2) may legally possess a firearm is allowed to carry a handgun without a permit, whether openly or concealed. Gun owners moving to Alaska from other states are likely to find a more gun-friendly culture here. However, when you’re moving with guns, there are some restrictions you should know about, both when transitioning in and out of the state. Additionally, if you’re moving from Alaska to another state, you’ll need to understand how your new state’s gun laws will impact you. No...

Comparing Auto Transport Brokers and Motor Carriers Often a move will include auto transport needs for one or more vehicles. If you are moving your vehicle on your own, knowing whether to use an Auto Carrier as opposed to an Auto Broker, can be confusing to say the least.  At minimum, it will require quite a bit of time on the phone or computer trying to vet out all of the details in each companies sales material.  Once you have comparative rates, it is just as important to detail the differences between valuation coverage’s, transit times, and payment requirements. The following infographic presents five important factors to consider when...

If you’re researching what it would take to make a big move to Alaska, you’ve come to the right place. Alaska is home to more than 700,000 people spread across the subarctic regions along the southern coast to the sparsely populated tundra in the north. There are moose, wolves, and elk. You’ll find remote lakes ripe for ice fishing. The highest peak in North America—Mt. McKinley (more than 20,000 feet of elevation, more than 20,000 feet of prominence)—looms above the frozen wilderness. There are nearly infinite opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and skiing, not to mention photography and other visual art forms. To really experience the...

Moving to Alaska can be a huge adventure!  It is not like moving to any other state.  Snow and ice are to Alaska the way sun and sand are to Florida.  But do not let Alaska’s chilly temperatures change your mind about moving to Alaska.  The good news is that thousands of people move to Alaska each year, and even though Alaska is a little further north and has a little longer travel time, it is a lot of like the rest of the nation. Anchorage, in particular, is Alaska’s largest city and constitutes 40% of the state’s population.  Anchorage and other parts of Alaska...

What makes a car one of the best vehicles to own for Alaskan living? Whether you are moving to Alaska or have already landed, you will need to think about choosing a car that works both in the summer and extreme winters. If you are moving from a warm state and want to bring your own car, you will need to do some repairs before it is ready for the cold Alaskan winters.  The make/model will depend on your lifestyle so consider carefully before shipping a car to Alaska. Are you heading out for some adventures in the Alaskan bush every weekend or are you...

Last edited 7/9/2019 As you plan your move to Alaska from the Mainland, there are a number of factors you’ll want to take into account—including your car. Especially if you have an SUV, an AWD vehicle or a truck that handles winter weather well, you’ll probably find it simpler to move your vehicle to Alaska, rather than buying a new one when you arrive.    You have two main options to get your car, truck or SUV to Alaska:  Hire a professional company to ship it for you.  Drive it up there yourself.  To help you make the right decision, we’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each option. We’ll also give you...