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Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209)

Regulations are current to 2024-04-01 and last amended on 2012-11-30. Previous Versions

 An individual may store a restricted firearm only if

  • (a) it is unloaded;

  • (b) it is

    • (i) rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device and stored in a container, receptacle or room that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into, or

    • (ii) stored in a vault, safe or room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of restricted firearms and that is kept securely locked; and

  • (c) it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored, together with or separately from the firearm, in

    • (i) a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into, or

    • (ii) a vault, safe or room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of restricted firearms and that is kept securely locked.


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