CRFSC Non-Restricted Storage Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A lever-action non-restricted rifle cannot have its action removed like a bolt. What is an acceptable storage method when ammunition IS accessible nearby?
- A trigger lock or storing the firearm in a locked container (Correct answer)
- Leaving it in a locked vehicle
- Storing it behind a locked door in any room
- Applying a barrel plug and leaving it unattended
Correct answer: A trigger lock or storing the firearm in a locked container
For firearms where the action cannot be removed, a trigger lock or locked container must be used when ammunition is accessible in the same location.
Question 2: In Canada, what does 'accessible ammunition' mean in the context of non-restricted firearm storage?
- Ammunition that can be reached without a key or combination by the same person who can reach the firearm (Correct answer)
- Ammunition stored anywhere in the same building
- Loaded magazines that are detached from the firearm
- Any ammunition within 10 metres of the firearm
Correct answer: Ammunition that can be reached without a key or combination by the same person who can reach the firearm
Ammunition is considered accessible if it can be obtained by the same person without needing a separate key or combination from the firearm's location.
Question 3: Which of these storage methods would NOT satisfy Canadian safe storage laws for a non-restricted firearm stored with accessible ammunition?
- Placing the unloaded firearm on a closet shelf with a padlock on the trigger guard area closed but not locked (Correct answer)
- Using a properly applied trigger lock
- Storing the firearm in a securely locked gun cabinet
- Removing and separately locking away the bolt of a bolt-action rifle
Correct answer: Placing the unloaded firearm on a closet shelf with a padlock on the trigger guard area closed but not locked
A trigger lock that is not actually locked does not satisfy the legal requirement; it must be secured so the trigger cannot be operated.
Question 4: A homeowner has a non-restricted .22 rifle stored unloaded in a gun rack. Their ammunition is stored in a separately locked drawer to which only they have the key. Is this compliant?
- Yes, because the ammunition is not accessible to anyone without the key (Correct answer)
- No, the firearm must also be in a locked location
- No, a trigger lock is always required regardless of ammunition location
- Yes, but only if the gun rack is bolted to the wall
Correct answer: Yes, because the ammunition is not accessible to anyone without the key
When ammunition is stored behind a separate lock, it is not considered accessible, so the unloaded firearm on a gun rack meets the minimum storage requirement.
Question 5: How must a trigger lock be applied to count as proper safe storage of a non-restricted firearm?
- It must be in the locked position and the key or combination kept separate (Correct answer)
- It must be visible so police can confirm it is present
- It only needs to be threaded through the trigger guard, even if unlocked
- It must be manufacturer-approved for that specific firearm model
Correct answer: It must be in the locked position and the key or combination kept separate
A trigger lock must be engaged in the locked position with the key or combination not immediately accessible to satisfy Canadian storage regulations.
Question 6: Under Canadian storage regulations, what is the difference in requirements between a non-restricted firearm and a restricted firearm during storage?
- Restricted firearms require a locked container or locked room in addition to a trigger lock, while non-restricted have less strict requirements (Correct answer)
- There is no difference; all firearms have identical storage requirements
- Non-restricted firearms must always be disassembled; restricted do not
- Restricted firearms may be stored loaded in some provinces; non-restricted may not
Correct answer: Restricted firearms require a locked container or locked room in addition to a trigger lock, while non-restricted have less strict requirements
Restricted firearms have stricter requirements, including being stored in a locked container or locked room and requiring a trigger lock, while non-restricted requirements vary based on ammunition accessibility.
Question 7: A person storing a non-restricted firearm in a shared household wants to ensure compliance. Which action best addresses the risk posed by other household members?
- Ensure the firearm is secured so that unauthorized individuals, including children, cannot access it (Correct answer)
- Simply inform all household members the firearm is present
- Place the firearm in the owner's bedroom with the door closed
- Store the firearm in a case under the bed
Correct answer: Ensure the firearm is secured so that unauthorized individuals, including children, cannot access it
Safe storage must prevent unauthorized access by anyone in the household, and the method chosen should reflect who else can reach the storage location.
CRFSC Non-Restricted Storage Regulations 3
A lever-action non-restricted rifle cannot have its action removed like a bolt.
What is an acceptable storage method when ammunition IS accessible nearby?