An individual possesses a non-restricted hunting rifle and ammunition for it. When storing these items at their primary residence, what is the minimum legal requirement for securing the non-restricted firearm?

Question: An individual possesses a non-restricted hunting rifle and ammunition for it. When storing these items at their primary residence, what is the minimum legal requirement for securing the non-restricted firearm?

Answer options:

• It must be stored in a locked container, and the ammunition must be stored in a separate, locked container. ✅ It must be unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device, or stored in a locked room that ammunition cannot be easily accessed from.
• It must be unloaded and stored in a locked container, or secured with a trigger lock, with ammunition stored separately.
• It must be unloaded and stored in a locked cabinet, and the ammunition must be stored in the same cabinet but in a separate compartment.

Correct answer: It must be unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device, or stored in a locked room that ammunition cannot be easily accessed from.

Explanation: According to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209), a non-restricted firearm must be unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device or stored in a locked room that ammunition cannot be easily accessed from. The regulations allow for flexibility in how the firearm is secured, as long as it's unloaded, rendered inoperable, or stored in a locked space.