A licensed individual is transporting a non-restricted hunting rifle in their vehicle to a remote hunting camp. The rifle is unloaded. Which of the following conditions, when considered in isolation, would constitute an unlawful method of transport for this non-restricted firearm?

Question: A licensed individual is transporting a non-restricted hunting rifle in their vehicle to a remote hunting camp. The rifle is unloaded. Which of the following conditions, when considered in isolation, would constitute an unlawful method of transport for this non-restricted firearm?

Answer options:

• The rifle is stored in a locked hard case in the trunk of the vehicle, with ammunition stored openly in the glove compartment. ✅ The rifle is openly displayed on the back seat of the vehicle, with the bolt removed and stored separately in the driver's console.
• The rifle is stored in a soft gun sock under the back seat, with a trigger lock installed and no ammunition present in the vehicle.
• The rifle is stored in a locked hard case on the passenger seat, with ammunition locked in a separate container in the trunk.

Correct answer: The rifle is openly displayed on the back seat of the vehicle, with the bolt removed and stored separately in the driver's console.

Explanation: According to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209), non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transport. While removal of a critical component like the bolt can enhance safety, openly displaying a non-restricted firearm on a seat constitutes unsafe and illegal transport, as it is neither securely contained nor rendered inoperable in a manner consistent with transportation regulations for non-restricted firearms (e.g., trigger lock or cable lock, or securely encasing it to prevent unauthorized handling).