1. The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations.

“Act”

“Act” means the Firearms Act. (Loi)

“muzzle-loading firearm”

“muzzle-loading firearm” does not include a handgun. (arme à feu à chargement par la bouche)

“non-restricted firearm”

“non-restricted firearm” means a firearm that is neither a prohibited firearm nor a restricted firearm. (arme à feu sans restrictions)

“post”

“post” has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Canada Post Corporation Act. (poster)

“prohibited handgun”

“prohibited handgun” means a handgun under paragraph (a) of the definition “prohibited firearm” in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code. (arme de poing prohibée)

“secure locking device”

“secure locking device” means a device

• (a) that can only be opened or released by the use of an electronic, magnetic or mechanical key or by setting the device in accordance with an alphabetical or numerical combination; and

• (b) that, when applied to a firearm, prevents the firearm from being discharged. (dispositif de verrouillage sécuritaire)

“transmit by post”

“transmit by post” has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Canada Post Corporation Act. (transmission postale)

“unattended”

“unattended”, in respect of a vehicle, means that the vehicle is not under the direct and immediate supervision of a person who is 18 years of age or older or to whom a licence has been issued under the Act. (non surveillé)

“unloaded”

“unloaded”, in respect of a firearm, means that any propellant, projectile or cartridge that can be discharged from the firearm is not contained in the breech or firing chamber of the firearm nor in the cartridge magazine attached to or inserted into the firearm. (non chargée)

“vehicle”

“vehicle” means any conveyance that is used for transportation by water, land or air. (véhicule)