Secure Storage of Non Restricted Firearms- Canada 

Locks only keep honest people out.

Straight forward and to the point. Logical and practical too.

Had the “left the bolt at home “ thing happen on a hunting trip, good thing there was a back up rifle along! No more bolt removal!

Nice summary Rod. It can be a confusing subject in Canada, especially when you have restricted vs non-restricted, and some "logically-challenged" regulations. Thanks.

A locked room is also legal. My gun room has a combination lock on the door and it contains all of my firearms and ammo.

Gone are the days when dads loaded shotgun was off limits and you DIDN'T touch it.

I think you should make a vidieo on "Don't get me started.

Another thing about trigger locks - if you have a bunch of them and they're not of the same brand, it's possible to get 2 sides that lock in to each other, that don't have any numbers/combination on either side; meaning, you've got a trigger lock on your gun that you can't get off without drilling and cutting it off. Now when I'm at the range, I always put the 2 correct sides back together as soon as I take them off then gun.

Great video! I have been looking for videos like this for some time. A lot of American gun laws on RU-vid , but not many Canadian. Thanks a bunch! SUBSCRIBED!

It says on the RCMP site that a locked cabinet or room is also within the law. It doesn't need to be an expensive safe.

rod you are such a boss, really appreciate all the informative videos you have put out for us canadians :) cheers and happy new year good sir

Much appreciated Rod, free education is the best kind.

Thanks!

All information is good information when it comes to safety!👍 thanks!

wildlife protection = ok wild humans protection = prison time god bless Canada

Magazine under the pillow 9mm on the bedside table Come at me Trudeau.

Hi. Had firearms since childhood and raised on a farm. In the early 90s because of regulations, kids and life I sold off my guns. Now 25 years later urged by my wife I got my PAL and rearmed again for recreation, hunting and protection. Not really knowing the practical side of the new regulations your videos as basic as they are explain the convoluted Canadian regulations well. Thanks.

I pray for a time in Canada where we have the same gun laws as america

Rod, some of us aim for bare legal compliance, so trigger locks (only on my restricteds) are set up to barely meet the legal definition. Combination, easy sequence, mostly intact, so it's a couple of clicks away from being made safe and holstered (yes, I'm talking restricted - I've never put a trigger lock on a non-restricted). Our laws are already insanely draconian and if we keep going above and beyond, the law enforcement community will start to expect that of us and will push for more bending over. Those who don't bend over enough will be punished by process (legal fees). If a criminal has enough control over your gun to take possession of it, load it, and attempt to cycle the action, it being trigger-locked or cable-locked would be the least of your concerns.

Thanks Rod! very comforting.

Thanks for clarifying these laws for me. Geez I've been told all kinds of 'options' by guys whom I though knew what they were talking about. Now I know that I've been doing it correctly all along. I have subscribed to your channel as of right now. I did poke a bit of fun at you on the Norinco CQA review, but it was in fun . I have found that dealing with one particular company here in 'Canada' has been a lesson for others in " SERVICE", and that Chinese guns need to be cleaned just like all the others. I too, love 'em. Thanks for all your reviews, I like these too.

Doesn't the lock on your door to your house count ?

I bought a gun over the summer got it home from the store and realized they forgot the trigger lock on it and long story short a metal drill bit does the trick in about 10 seconds

Good stuff. Thanks for clearing everything up.

Personally I like to have a lock on the gun no matter where it is . Safe or not. You never know if your kids or someone finds out your code and accident happens. More is better in my opinion.

Yup. I lost all of my guns today and they were ordered to be forfeited and destroyed. Back story. Last November I posted a tutorial on an sks take down. I posted the video on my Facebook. My ex girlfriend called the police on me saying that my guns were unsafely stored n that I was dangerous. The police came into my house after seeing the video of my torn apart gun(was not yet reassembled. But was apparently capable of firing even with the trigger assembly removed) And they took it along with all my other guns. My other guns were all in a safe. The judge said since I had a teenager in my house who could reassemble the gun n use it for harm. That all my weapons should be destroyed. My license revoked. And I was to pay a fine. They took 9 guns. Even the ones with trigger locks. N fur what ever reason have me 8 months probation. The law is so corrupted. This costed be well over 10k.

removing the bolt is great for a mosin nagant, it just slides right into the carrier when you need it!

I somehow misread the law and went back to it after I saw the restricted firearms version of this, It made sense reading it after that video, Even firearm articles said you need to lock your gun and ammo in different rooms, Now I know that’s not the case 100 % of the time.

I believe that contradicts it's use for self defense.

I always heard that you don't actually need any lock when storing "under the bed" though, but was just highly recommended, although, that may have just been here say from my buddies

Thanks...much clearer than reading the law..

If you forget your code on a trigger lock you can just try all 1000 combinations. It would only like like 10-15 minutes.

(1) An individual may store a non-restricted firearm only if (a) it is unloaded; (b) it is (i) rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device, (ii) rendered inoperable by the removal of the bolt or bolt-carrier, or (iii) 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; and (c) it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored, together with or separately from the firearm, in a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into. My interpretation of the laws is that you must follow (i) AND either (ii) or (iii), meaning two locks. 2 locks NR, 3 for R

I have seen a few comments on this topic that no one replied to about is it legal to store non restricted firearms in a locked wooden case? Be a huge help if someone could get an answer because I can't seem to find one. Great videos and amazing help! Keep up the good work!!

Simple and complete video, very very good, im only wondering if the case needs to have a lock or if only closing properly is considered locked

Here's a question - the firearms act states that firearms must be stored in a manner (safe) that is "not easily broken open or into" ... who determines what is easy to break open?

Thanks for the information, much needed

The idea behind the bolt being removed is for multiple guns and easier storage. Remove all ammo from room. Guns with bolts go into one safe properly secured. Other guns remove the bolt put the bolt or firing pin into another safe lock that in the safe with your other guns. Now you can display your other guns on a rack as storage but they are non functional.

can you touch on the subject of antique gun storage laws in Canada? particularly spur trigger revolvers.

i have 44 trigger locs and most are key... my buddy who got his pal finely retrieved some fire arms that were confiscated from his dad... well he got the guns back but didnt have the keys for the locks... they were masters... well i tried every master key i had an was able to wiggle the key enough to unlock it. :D i guess master can only have so many patterns before they get a close repeat...

Actual law Unload and lock your firearms Store the ammunition separately or lock it up. It can be stored in the same locked container as the firearms. Locking part Attach a secure locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock (or remove the bolt) so the firearms cannot be fired; or Lock the firearms in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into.

do the green gun safes that use a key (usually sold at Canadian Tire for around $200) count as gun safes? or are they considered something else as there is only sheet metal and a key lock?

Very insightful and good knowledge

So ammo and rifle can be stored in a case like this if it's locked?

My understanding of safe storage for UNRESTRICTED firearms is that they need to be stored UNLOADED with a minimum of ONE lock... locked vehicle, locked house, locked room, locked locker, locked safe, trigger lock or action lock. Ammo must be stored separately unless it is locked in the same case as the gun... which can be everything mentioned above EXCEPT trigger or cable locked firearms. Am I wrong on any of that?

I doesn't have to be a safe.... a gun cabinet or even a locked room or closet to store firearms is also legal. Basically, anything locked is treated the same way whether it's made of metal, wood or plastic.www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/storage-entreposage-eng.htm"Lock the firearms in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into."

Hi Rod just took your course and still refreshing my memory. Never enough education. Great course by the way. What are your thoughts on the ZORE locking device?

Is everyone crazy. ...lock on a gun that you need for self protection. lol. Great ideas guys.

This video dates back 7 years, with different modifications having been made since, is this info still valid?

Perfect thank you. For option 4 Does it have to be a gun safe or any type of safe?

Perhaps its answered somewhere in the comments but a cable lock isn't going to work in all cases...over/under shotgun comes to mind. Good videos you folks put together though!

Great videos, my fav. channel.

Really appreciate the information, now I notice it’s been 8 years ago since this video posted, so I assuming it’s still the same thing today or pretty much ?

I doesn't have to be a safe.... a gun cabinet or even a locked room or closet to firearms is also legal. Basically, anything locked is treated the same way whether it's made of metal, wood or plastic.www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/storage-entreposage-eng.htm"Lock the firearms in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into."

Rod, can you make a video on where, except for the shooting range you can shoot a non-restricted firearm? Are out of the city limits farms or privately owned land ok or just the woods during hunting season?

I was under the conception you needed a safe bolted down.

There is a contradiction between storing and transporting NR. You said when transport your unloaded NR rifle just throw it in the trunk with no locking device on. When stored under your bed unloaded ( with ammunition away in different room ) you mentioned the locking cable to be on ? why ?

I take it a step further I put the firearm in the case put a locking device on the firearm and still lock the case

LMAO 5:48 is inside joke that all Canadian gun owners will understand.......

awesome video,man!

Hey is there a way you can make a video about legal transport of both classes of firearm? Thanks

what if i build a secure room with a good padlock on the door? can that room be considered my gun safe?

Thank you Rod!

Awesome video it cleared up a bunch of stuff, one question though ammunition can it be stored in a lockbox like one of those fireproof document safes?

i don't know about 4 digit code locks, as if you are diligent it could be opened it 12hours and 30minuets were as a 4 digit 60 number dial lock would take a solid week with no brakes, assuming you can turn the dial vary fast a good dial lock has 4 digits and 100 numbers to bring it up to 1.5 months with no brakes.

In one other video of yours 'Legal Transportation of a non-restricted firearm''. You mentioned that you can put it in the back seat, covered and not locked. So, Why would you have to lock up a non-restricted firearm at your home?

I'd like to know why bull-pup centerfire firearms are legal to purchase/own and why bullpup pellet guns aren't legal to purchase. Example: FX Wildcat which is longer than 26 inches even without the stock. I would love to have one in 30cal. for when I go for walks in the bush just for protection.

Yes, you are by law to lock your ammo.

Are these method still good in 2022

Good presentation, thanks.

do you have to plug an electronic safe into a wall to use it? or does it depend on the batteries not wearing out?

Has any of these laws changed in the intervening years? Can you still store ammo in a safe box with an unloaded firearm? Things have just changed so quickly up here in Canada, I want to make sure I'm still following the law

Cable lock also allows would be thief’s that stole your weapons... quick and easy access

What about storing an unloaded firearm in a locked room? Does it matter if a shotgun is disassembled?

thanks

Glad i live in nh legal to have quick access to a loaded firearm in the desk or night stand and to use it in self defense

Is the chiappa 12 45-70 classed as non restricted and therefore able to take camping, the chiappa has a 12 inch barrel 👍🇬🇧

Can you keep nonrestricted fire arms that are locked up in a safe at someone else’s house even if you have the only key??? someone like a trusted family member?

The proper way to use a trigger lock is to lock the unit while lose, then close it tight.

Have any of these laws changed for 2024

If I buy a hard case like that, store a shotgun and ammo. Does it need a pad lock or just use the case’s clamp locks?

Love your VIDS keep them comming.. what about a soft case with the zippers locked together, still ok?I have a case with my sub 2000,tavor and kriss V all non-R. thx

is this up to date? have the laws not changed at all since 2014?

Does the gun safe need to be bolted to the floor? Are you breaking the law if you don't bolt the gun safe to a permanent part of the house or building?

I made my own gun cabinet out of wood, and if somebody really wanted to they could just take the screws out of the hinges and walk away with my guns. There is a lock on the doors though so does this apply to the 4th method? I have cable locks on all my bigger guns (12 gauge, 270, and SKS) but do I legally have to? Or does this count as a gun safe?

I thought even though you have got guns in a safe that ammo still has to be stored separate? Has this changed or can I have it all in one safe?

Do these rules still apply in 2021? Is it still legal to store this way?

I'm confused you cannot have a loaded gun in your own house in Canada??? And if that's the case that sucks definitely is not going to help you in a home invasion but I'm sure you guys in Canada don't have to worry about that so much.

Could you please do the updates for 2017 please !

I called the fire arms center and asked if I could leave my guns unlocked in my room...i was told that as long as I have two locks its legal...so i asked if that ment the lock on my front door and the lock on my bedroom door and i was told thats fine with the exception of ammo. whats your take on that?

There is also something about living outside the city and storing it like a farmer and shooting the big bad wolf. But that might ALSO get people in trouble

please for the love of god mention which big box store i can get a sweet case like that for 30 bucks lol on a serious note, does ammo have to be stored in a different room, or can it just be out of sight like in a drawer or somewhere not immediately available.

I'm being told these regulations have changed is this true on storage for non-restricted

I never ended up actually doing my PAL and getting a legal firearm, but I have, and am currently studying far too much statute and caselaw (lawschool will do that to you) and was under the impression that under Firearms Act S.5(a)(b)(c), any firearm must be unloaded, rendered inoperable, and locked in a secure container, so "it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored, together with or separately from the firearm, in a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into". That is unless one is in an area in which the firearm may be needed for defense of predators or one is in the wilderness and is hunting (in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislation of courses)(S.5(2)(iii)). So apparently, unless one is up in the boonies, he must keep his firearm unloaded, inoperable, and locked up very securely. I've only got a 2009 version of the act here infront of me, so it may have changed, and I'm pretty sure you would know more than I. I'm just curious about the discrepancy between statute law and your advice. Or maybe I just didn't pay enough attention...;P

do farmers have to have guns locked up when not in use

Does ammo need to be in a different room? Or say ammo locked up in one maybe cheaper safe, guns locked in another and both in the same room. I just want to know if theres ways to store ammo without it being at another location and without a massive safe to store ammo in that you also trust to protect your firearms.

You're allowed to leave a non-restricted gun without a lock in a locked room. Also, anyone know if keeping ammo for a gun in its side saddle or other cartridge holder counts as being loaded? I was recently told that it is illegal to keep ammo attached to an unloaded gun even if it is locked in a safe.

Probably a stupid question, but if I have a side saddle for shells like yours there, can they be full of ammo while stored if ammo is allowed in the same case? Or loaded magazines not in the gun for that matter as well?

I am not allowed to bolt things down in my apartment. is weighing down my safe with 100lb of lead shot a good idea or should I just slap a lock on it and hide it?

is a gun cabinet considered a safe?