Antiques and storage laws?

[cyclone]

You may want to print this as well/instead:

Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations

SOR/98-209

FIREARMS ACT


ANTIQUE FIREARMS

14. (1) An individual may store, display or transport an antique firearm only if it is unloaded.

(2) An individual may transport an antique firearm in an unattended vehicle only if

(a) when the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the antique firearm is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked; and

(b) when the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the antique firearm is not visible from outside the vehicle and the vehicle, or the part that contains the antique firearm, is securely locked.

(3) An individual may transport an antique firearm that is a handgun only if it is in a locked container that is made of an opaque material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot readily be broken open or into or accidentally opened during transportation.

 

[mikerock]

Hey guys I don't know if this has been posted yet or not but here are the regulations for transporting storing and displaying antique firearms

ANTIQUE FIREARMS
14. (1) An individual may store, display or transport an antique firearm only if it is unloaded.
(2) An individual may transport an antique firearm in an unattended vehicle only if
(a) when the vehicle is equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the antique firearm is in that trunk or compartment and the trunk or compartment is securely locked; and
(b) when the vehicle is not equipped with a trunk or similar compartment that can be securely locked, the antique firearm is not visible from outside the vehicle and the vehicle, or the part that contains the antique firearm, is securely locked.
(3) An individual may transport an antique firearm that is a handgun only if it is in a locked container that is made of an opaque material and is of such strength, construction and nature that it cannot readily be broken open or into or accidentally opened during transportation.

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-98-209/page-5.html#h-12

HOPE THIS HASN'T BEEN ADDRESSED ALREADY!

 

[H Wally]

"As long as your house is locked"?



Where does this BS keep coming from?

I was under the impression that leaving firearms accessable when unattended was a violation of storage? So if you live in a single person dwelling, and are not around, leaving your house unlocked is akin to leaving a safe unlocked with other non-PAL holders in your house?

Then again - that would be more applicable to restricted and non-restricted... since antiques can be held by anyone, I guess leaving them accessable to everyone is ok.

 

[Skinny 1950]

Antiques are not considered to be firearms unless used in the commission of a crime.
I think the " spirit " of the law allows that when not being transported antiques are the same as any other thing you own ie: you can leave it lying around if you want.
Years ago I was on a job at a dude ranch near Kamloops B.C. and in the bar they had on the wall a great Colt collection in enclosed boxes ... some really nice guns.
That was back in the 70's... it was legal then and I think it is legal now.

 

[CMichaud]

This has always confused the hell out of me.

I used to just have my old sniders and martinis hanging on the man-cave wall (unloaded)

I assume that it was ok to do this?

 

[jethunter]

This is the only regulation I am aware of that attempts to control storage of antiques. ​

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

14. (1) An individual may store, display or transport an antique firearm only if it is unloaded.

 

[locke it]

Why does the RCMP blatantly spread misinformation? The guy who just did the verifiers course is saying they taught it in the course this round... When I took the course there was no mention of storage. I just don't understand why the RCMP would lie...

 

[jethunter]

Why does the RCMP blatantly spread misinformation? The guy who just did the verifiers course is saying they taught it in the course this round... When I took the course there was no mention of storage. I just don't understand why the RCMP would lie...

Their are entities within the RCMP that have an agenda with regards to firearms in this country. They are not above spreading misinformation to further that agenda. This is a perfect example.

 

[locke it]

With regards to the "antique letters" why wouldn't they just put the regulations that pertain to antiques? What is to be gained by spreading vague misinformation?

My grandmother (long gone) had a sign above her phone in the kitchen that said "just tell the truth, there is less to remember. It's easier."

 

[jethunter]

With regards to the "antique letters" why wouldn't they just put the regulations that pertain to antiques? What is to be gained by spreading vague misinformation?

My grandmother (long gone) had a sign above her phone in the kitchen that said "just tell the truth, there is less to remember. It's easier."

They aren't lying, they just aren't spelling it out for you.

They are correct that by law you do have to follow the regulations for antique firearm transport, storage, and dislplay. Have you looked in the regs and CC to see what that means? Sometimes what is not there is just as important as what is there.

It's not the RCMP mandate to explain the law to you. Their mandate is enforcement.

 

[Win 38-55]

Bottom Line: know what the law actually says; it has been pasted into this thread several times. I've also printed out a copy and keep it with me because I do not expect a LEO to be so trusting as to take my word for it.