1. C-17 STORAGE, DISPLAY & TRANSPORTATION REGULATION.
    1. Calvin Martin, Q.C., LL.B. 600 Church Street Toronto Ontario M4Y 2E7 Tel 416 922-5854 Fax 416 944-0285 Email dvc14@fox.nstn.ca
  2. Authority.
    1. 86(3) of the Criminal Code.
    2. 86(3) Every person who stores, displays, handles or transports any firearm in a manner contrary to a regulation made under paragraph 116(1)(g)
    3. is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years; or
    4. is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.
  3. Title.
    1. Storage, Display, Handling and Transportation of Certain Firarms Regulations. JUS-92-193-02.
  4. Storage.
    1. Non-restricted.
      1. Unloaded.
      2. Choice 1.
        1. Choice 1.
          1. Trigger lock.
        2. Choice 2.
          1. Removal of bolt or bolt carrier.
      3. Choice 2.
        1. Container, receptacle or room, securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open
      4. Not stored with cartridges unless cartridges stored in container or receptacle securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open
    2. Restricted.
      1. Unloaded.
      2. Choice 1.
        1. Trigger lock, and
        2. Container, receptacle or room securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open
      3. Choice 2.
        1. in:
          1. A vault or;
          2. A safe or;
          3. A room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of restricted firearms.
      4. Not stored with cartridges unless the cartridges are stored in:
        1. Choice 1.
          1. Container or receptacle securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open
        2. Choice 2.
          1. A vault.
        3. Choice 3.
          1. A safe.
  5. Display.
    1. Non-restricted.
      1. Unloaded.
      2. Choice 1.
        1. Trigger lock.
      3. Choice 2.
        1. In a container, receptacle or room that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open.
      4. Not displayed with cartridges that can be fired from the firearm.
      5. Not readily accessible to cartridges that can be fired from the firearm.
    2. Restricted.
      1. In a dwelling house.
        1. Unloaded.
        2. Trigger lock.
        3. Securely attached to a non-portable structure on which it is displayed so that it cannot readily be removed.
        4. Not displayed with cartridges that can be fired from the firearm.
        5. Not readily accessible to cartridges that can be fired from the firearm.
      2. In a place other than a dwelling house.
        1. Unloaded
        2. Securely attached to structure on which it is displayed by chain, cable or other similar device Such that it cannot readily be removed except when detached from the structure so firearm can be handled by member of public under the direct supervision of person displaying.
        3. Not displayed with cartridges that can be fired from the firearm Unless such cartridges are displayed in a locked case or container that cannot readily be broken open.
        4. Not readily accessible to cartridges that can be fired from the firearm.
  6. Transportation.
    1. Non-restricted.
      1. Other than a vehicle.
        1. Unloaded.
      2. Vehicle attended.
        1. unloaded.
      3. Vehicle not attended.
        1. Unloaded
        2. Choice 1.
          1. In a securely locked trunk or similar compartment.
        3. Choice 2.
          1. Not visible from outside the vehicle & the vehicle or part containing the firearm is securely locked.
    2. Restricted.
      1. Other than a vehicle.
        1. Unloaded.
        2. Trigger lock.
        3. Locked case or container that cannot readily be broken open during transportation.
      2. Vehicle attended.
        1. Unloaded.
        2. Trigger lock.
        3. Locked case or container that cannot readily be broken open during transportation.
      3. Vehicle not attended.
        1. Unloaded.
        2. Trigger lock.
        3. Locked case or container that cannot readily be broken open during transportation.
        4. Choice 1.
          1. If vehicle has trunk or similar compartment, in that securely locked trunk or similar compartment.
        5. Choice 2.
          1. If vehicle does not have a trunk or similar compartment the locked case or container that cannot readily be broken open during transportation must not be visible from outside and the vehicle or part containing the firearm is securely locked.
  7. AMMUNITION STORAGE
    1. NOT WITH FIREARMS.
      1. No storage regulations.
    2. WITH ALL FIREARMS.
      1. Never loaded in the firearm.
    3. WITH NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS.
      1. Not with the firearm unless cartridges stored in container or receptacle securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open
      2. Can be with the firearm if the firearm is stored in a container or receptacle securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open and the cartridges are in the same receptacle.
    4. WITH RESTRICTED FIREARMS.
      1. Not with the firearm unless cartridges stored in container or receptacle securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open
      2. Can be with the firearm if the firearm is stored in a vault or a safe
      3. Can be with the firearm if the firearm is stored in a container or receptacle securely locked and constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open and the cartridges are in the same receptacle.
    5. WITH NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS ON DISPLAY
      1. Cartridges that are capable of being discharged from the non-restricted firearm cannot be displayed with or readily accessible to the non-restricted firearm.
    6. WITH RESTRICTED FIREARMS ON DISPLAY IN DWELLING HOUSE
      1. Cartridges that are capable of being discharged from the restricted firearm cannot be displayed with or readily accessible to the restricted firearm.
    7. WITH RESTRICTED FIREARMS ON DISPLAY ELSEWHERE
      1. Cartridges that are capable of being discharged from the restricted firearm cannot be readily accessible to the restricted firearm.
      2. Cartridges that are capable of being discharged from the restricted firearm can only be displayed with the restricted firearm if they are displayed in a locked case or container that cannot readily be broken open.
    8. WITH NON-RESTRICTED & RESTRICTED FIREARMS DURING TRANSPORT, NOT IN VEHICLE, IN ATTENDED VEHICLE, IN VEHICLE UNATTENDED.
      1. Cartridges cannot be loaded in the firearm.
      2. No other regulations.
  8. Handling.
    1. Loading
      1. You may load a non-restricted or restricted firearm only in a place where it may be discharged in accordance with federal and provincial Acts and regulations and municipal by-laws.
  9. Trigger lock.
    1. A secure locking device that can only be opened by a key, card, or combination and that when applied to the firearm, prevents it from being discharged.
  10. Attended vehicle.
    1. Under the direct supervision of a person who is 18 or over or who has a minor's permit.