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A certified Restricted-class firearms owner in a condominium unit wishes to store their handgun. The condominium rules permit firearms, but due to space limitations, the owner considers storing the handgun in a locked, non-portable display case, visibly exposed within their residence. The ammunition is stored separately in a locked container. Which statement best describes the legality of this storage method under Canadian regulations?

According to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209), Restricted firearms must be stored unloaded

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Question: A certified Restricted-class firearms owner in a condominium unit wishes to store their handgun. The condominium rules permit firearms, but due to space limitations, the owner considers storing the handgun in a locked, non-portable display case, visibly exposed within their residence. The ammunition is stored separately in a locked container. Which statement best describes the legality of this storage method under Canadian regulations?

Answer options:

  • This method is generally compliant, provided the display case is securely locked and the ammunition is stored separately and securely. ✅ This method is non-compliant because Restricted firearms must always be stored in an opaque, locked container or a safe, not openly displayed.
  • While permissible for Non-Restricted firearms, displaying a Restricted firearm, even in a locked case, is illegal as it must be unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device.
  • This method is compliant if the owner also applies a trigger lock to the handgun within the display case, in addition to the case being locked and ammunition stored separately.

Correct answer: This method is non-compliant because Restricted firearms must always be stored in an opaque, locked container or a safe, not openly displayed.

Explanation: According to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209), Restricted firearms must be stored unloaded and rendered inoperable by a secure locking device, and in an opaque, locked container or a safe. Displaying a Restricted firearm, even in a locked glass case, does not meet the 'opaque' container requirement.

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