CFSC Ammunition and Safe Storage 3

Question 1

Under Canadian safe storage regulations, what is the minimum requirement for storing an unloaded non-restricted long gun at home?

Accepted Answer

It must be rendered inoperable OR kept in a locked container

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It must be stored only in a government-certified firearm vault

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It may be stored in any locked room without a locking device

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It must have both a trigger lock AND be inside a locked cabinet

Question 2

What additional storage requirement applies to restricted firearms compared to non-restricted firearms?

Accepted Answer

Restricted firearms require BOTH a locking device on the firearm AND storage in a locked container

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Restricted firearms must be stored at a government-approved facility

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Restricted firearms can only be stored at a licensed shooting range

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Restricted firearms must have their barrels removed before storage

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a trigger lock when used for firearm safe storage?

Accepted Answer

It prevents the trigger from being pulled, rendering the firearm inoperable

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It locks the magazine permanently in place

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It prevents the slide from moving during transportation

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It keeps the manual safety engaged at all times

Question 4

How should a firearm be stored when young children are present in the household?

Accepted Answer

The firearm should be unloaded, have a locking device applied, be in a locked container, and ammunition stored separately

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A loaded firearm is acceptable if it has a manual safety engaged

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Verbal warnings to children about not touching firearms are sufficient

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The firearm can be stored in an unlocked high cabinet out of children's immediate reach

Question 5

What is a potential legal consequence of improperly storing a firearm in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Criminal charges including fines and/or imprisonment under the Criminal Code

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Only a written warning is issued for a first offence

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Loss of hunting licence only, without criminal record

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Mandatory attendance at a firearm safety course

Question 6

Under Canadian law, when is it permissible to have a firearm loaded?

Accepted Answer

Only immediately before use; firearms must otherwise be stored unloaded

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Whenever the owner is physically present in the same room

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Loaded storage is permitted if the firearm is holstered

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There is no restriction on storing loaded firearms in private residences

Question 7

Which of the following actions alone is sufficient to meet the minimum legal safe storage standard for a non-restricted rifle?

Accepted Answer

Applying a cable lock through the action of the unloaded rifle

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Placing the unloaded rifle behind a locked bedroom door

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Leaving the rifle in a soft gun case with a zipper closure

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Engaging the manual safety on the unloaded rifle