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When storing a non-restricted rifle at home, what is a legal requirement if the firearm is NOT in a locked container or room?

According to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations, a non-restricted firearm must be either rendered inoperab

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Question: When storing a non-restricted rifle at home, what is a legal requirement if the firearm is NOT in a locked container or room?

Answer options:

  • The firing pin must be removed and destroyed ✅ It must be rendered inoperable by a secure locking device
  • It must be disassembled into at least three separate components
  • It must be stored on a high shelf out of reach of children

Correct answer: It must be rendered inoperable by a secure locking device

Explanation: According to the Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations, a non-restricted firearm must be either rendered inoperable by a secure locking device (like a trigger lock) or stored in a locked container, receptacle, or room that is difficult to break into.

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