Display of a Flintlock

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Having looked through the Firearms act for an answer and old forum posts I still would like to see the written regulation on displaying a flintlock. I have no problem taking out the flint to hang it above the fireplace but is a trigger lock required? I have read somewhere recently that although not classed as a firearm they must be treated as such with regards to storage and safe handling.
 
If a firearm is classified as NR, store/display as that.

If it's classified as an antique/non-regulated, do NR or less.

I would consider locking it to a display stand versus a trigger lock. It would take away from the firearm IMO due to modern vs old tech.
 
I have also looked through the ACT looking for the same thing. I can not find either. If someone knows were it is please tell us.
 
If it's a legit antique (flintlock long gun, or flintlock hand gun made pre-1898)


Normal storage requirements don't apply to antiques

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-98-209/FullText.html

(5) Sections 5 to 13 do not apply to antique firearms.
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And for antiques:
Antique Firearms

14 (1) An individual may store, display or transport an antique firearm only if it is unloaded.
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leave it unloaded and you're good to go. You don't even need to remove the flint, removing flint only applies if it is loaded with powder and ball and you're transporting it (e.g., moving from one hunting spot to another)

10 (1) An individual may transport a non-restricted firearm only if

(a) except in the case of a muzzle-loading firearm that is being transported between hunting sites, it is unloaded; and

(b) in the case of a muzzle-loading firearm that is being transported between hunting sites, its firing cap or flint is removed.
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And in fact section 10 might not even apply to flintlock long guns because antique guns are exempted from sections 5 to 13 as above, and would only apply if you have a flintlock non-restricted (do those exist?). For antiques you would have to unload it as per section 14 of antique transport laws.

Though you should be leaving a flintlock unloaded when you're not using it anyways...
 
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hsatimmy said:
If a firearm is classified as NR, store/display as that.

If it's classified as an antique/non-regulated, do NR or less.

I would consider locking it to a display stand versus a trigger lock. It would take away from the firearm IMO due to modern vs old tech.
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I think the keys portions of the regulations is that firearms must be stored or displayed in an inoperative fashion. With that in mind, an antique long arm with a flat or leaf type mainspring, can be easily and quickly made inoperative by removing the the mainspring and can be easily returned to operative condition by replacing the same spring. Alternately the gun could be displayed but inoperative by having a "U" bolt around the wrist of the gun so that it cannot be removed from the wall or similar display area. Regardless of what the fine print of the laws may say, there is a good chance that police examining your display may not be completely familiar with the written law and chose to enforce the law as it applies to modern guns and I think you would be wise to work on that basis and avoid having your display challenged

cheers mooncoon
 
I found where the stud was in the wall, Put an eye bolt in the wall. Put my hooks in so the eye bolt was behind the trigger guard on my rifle. I use a cable lock to secure the rifle to the eye bolt. Would take awhile to get it off the wall.
 
My understanding is that flintlock long guns (muskets/rifles etc) are covered under antique status and are not controlled whatsoever unless they are used in a crime. Reproduction pistols however are restricted as per any modern firearm..
 
billbmcleod said:
I guess I should have said it is a modern reproduction. Whether that matters or not.
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only difference is that many of the modern muzzle loaders use coil springs for a mainspring and that means securing the gun to the wall is the best option. Bottom line is protect yourself against the potential interpretations of the law by the police

cheers mooncoon
 
If it is flintlock ignition, it is effectivly an antique regardless of when it was manufactured -

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That said, the flintlock which I have displayed on the wall has, out of an abundance of caution, been "rendered inoperable" by clamping a mock flint made of black plastic in the jaws ... so it looks correct without being capable of being fired (... as if that would be a concern with no powder or ball stored nearby ... ;) ...)

I just have to remember that if I ever take it to the range, I'd better round up a real flint! :rolleyes:
 
GrantRCanada said:
That said, the flintlock which I have displayed on the wall has, out of an abundance of caution, been "rendered inoperable" by clamping a mock flint made of black plastic in the jaws ... so it looks correct without being capable of being fired (... as if that would be a concern with no powder or ball stored nearby ... ;) ...)

I just have to remember that if I ever take it to the range, I'd better round up a real flint! :rolleyes:
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I use a wooden clothespin "flint" for dry fire practice when I don't want to wear out the frizzen.
In fact it was recommended practice back in the day

Practical Instructions for Military Officers, for the District of Massachusetts, Epaphras Hoyt, published 1811

"Before the recruits are furnished with cartridges, they must be taught the necessary motions of loading, and it will be proper to substitute wooden snappers for flints to prevent the locks from sustaining injury."
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