Case for Pistol storage

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I bought a couple pistols recently and am looking at cases for storage. On the official website, it only says the the restricted firearm must be made inoperable AND in a case hard to break into.

So... would something like this be sufficient? I have an eye on a different, more secure storage but it's currently out of stock and I'm not sure if that storage solution would be available by the time I get my firearm. I don't really want to spend so much on an intermediate storage if I HAVE to. The wording for "case/receptacle" is pretty vague and can be interpreted in so many ways. If an RCMP decides to check my place out, would I get in trouble with the Canadian Tire case?
 
Legally yes that case is sufficient, but there's a difference between something being legal and something being allowed/recommended As I learned first hand getting arrested.

So, a case like that is legally a suitable "container" in which to store and transport your firearms. It satisfies the legal requirements, but at the same time how do you think it would go if you had to explain to the police the circumstances in which your pistol walked away?

My recommendation is to get something that's harder to walk away with. A toolbox or even just something like the Boyt double pistol case, that's not as easy to slip under a coat and walk away with. Really depends on your circumstances, but it's sometimes nice to not have your magazines lying around, especially the ones that aren't cheap like my $80 Walther mags or $100 AISC mags.

Plus there's also the consideration of future purchases. Buying large now might save you some grief in the future, like how I got to the point where buying another firearm means having to buy another case or safe for it, had to pass on some cheap deals because of that.

Sad as it is, the general assumption seems to be that if you skimp in one area, you're going to skimp in other areas as well. So if you have a minimalist storage plan, you'd probably be driving around with it all day. Not saying you are, but some people will think so, and it seems like those people usually have positions of authority. Not all police know the laws either, I've met quite a few people who thought that pistols and ARs and other scary guns are outright illegal, and others who thought they must be stored in a stereotypical "safe" that weighs two thousand pounds and cost just as much to buy.

If you can, invest in a good storage system. Having a small transport case is great, but peace of mind is worth a lot more, especially if you acquire more valuable guns. Plan for the future, build a gun room!
 
Thank you for the honest opinion. I am only considering this storage solution because the storage solution I want to buy is currently out of stock. I will look around a bit more to see what other options I have, because you are right, someone can walk right off with the Canadian Tire case easily.
 
Jambox said:
I will look around a bit more to see what other options I have, because you are right, someone can walk right off with the Canadian Tire case easily.
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Unless you put the cases in a locked room inside your house. I wouldn't recommend it for permanent storage but its fine for temporary storage. I have those exact same cases to transport my pistols to the range.
 
Stevebot-7 said:
Legally yes that case is sufficient, but there's a difference between something being legal and something being allowed/recommended As I learned first hand getting arrested.

So, a case like that is legally a suitable "container" in which to store and transport your firearms. It satisfies the legal requirements, but at the same time how do you think it would go if you had to explain to the police the circumstances in which your pistol walked away?

My recommendation is to get something that's harder to walk away with. A toolbox or even just something like the Boyt double pistol case, that's not as easy to slip under a coat and walk away with. Really depends on your circumstances, but it's sometimes nice to not have your magazines lying around, especially the ones that aren't cheap like my $80 Walther mags or $100 AISC mags.

Plus there's also the consideration of future purchases. Buying large now might save you some grief in the future, like how I got to the point where buying another firearm means having to buy another case or safe for it, had to pass on some cheap deals because of that.

Sad as it is, the general assumption seems to be that if you skimp in one area, you're going to skimp in other areas as well. So if you have a minimalist storage plan, you'd probably be driving around with it all day. Not saying you are, but some people will think so, and it seems like those people usually have positions of authority. Not all police know the laws either, I've met quite a few people who thought that pistols and ARs and other scary guns are outright illegal, and others who thought they must be stored in a stereotypical "safe" that weighs two thousand pounds and cost just as much to buy.

If you can, invest in a good storage system. Having a small transport case is great, but peace of mind is worth a lot more, especially if you acquire more valuable guns. Plan for the future, build a gun room!
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The Boyt double pistol case is available today at Basspro shops for $79.00 free shipping
 
Just cable lock the case to something and it's no longer easy to walk away with. A lot of stores sell a similar size case with built in cable and key/digital lock for $30. Look at Costco, cabelas, etc.
 
This is what I learned from my CFSC/CRFSC course:
For the cheap gun pedestal from Canadian Tires, it may not be treated as "Safe". However, if you put your unloaded pistol with a trigger lock or cable lock, and lock the pedestal. It should be good enough. (lock both the gun and the pedestal or case).

Note if you simply put 2 or more locks on the case or pedestal, it not sufficient.
 
bigrevolver said:
This is what I learned from my CFSC/CRFSC course:
For the cheap gun pedestal from Canadian Tires, it may not be treated as "Safe". However, if you put your unloaded pistol with a trigger lock or cable lock, and lock the pedestal. It should be good enough. (lock both the gun and the pedestal or case).

Note if you simply put 2 or more locks on the case or pedestal, it not sufficient.
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That's basically what the Firearms Act state. I just wanted some veteran opinions on this matter.
 
Dr. Hunter said:
Just cable lock the case to something and it's no longer easy to walk away with. A lot of stores sell a similar size case with built in cable and key/digital lock for $30. Look at Costco, cabelas, etc.
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This is a great idea... When I took my restricted exam the instructor (ex-O.P.P.) used a fairly small
red tool box from cantire, with a lock, of course.
 
"...something like..." A criminal would just take the whole thing. Locked in a closet it'd be fine though. Mind you, storing firearms in a case isn't good for 'em. No air circulation to keep 'em from rusting.
"...wording for..." Deliberate. What constitutes 'safe storage' has never been defined either.
 
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