You can have them in camp unlocked as "they are in use". However, the bottom line is you are the one who is responsible for your firearms. If someone drops by the camp with their kids or a non-gun person shows up, you have to take the necessary precautions to protect your firearms from them.
We have 2 banks of 3 door high school lockers. One lockerfor everyone at camp. Keeps the extra guns locked up when everyones out and gives us a place to store clothes etc, keeps things tidy.
I know this has got to be bugging people, but I don't see how you can reconcile this with
-from the OHEP website
I realize not everyone is in Ontario, but for those that are, are you saying your firearm is in use while it is encased?
im pretty sure the legal answer is no.Here's a scenario: In camp, could I sleep with an unloaded, unlocked firearm in the same place there are unlicensed individuals?
If you are in an area usually inhabited by wildlife, during the period from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, you must unload and encase any firearms (including air gun, pellet gun, bow or crossbow) in your possession.
Really?... even when sleeping?
Rifles in the truck sounds like the way to go.
Nice rack!! I see they are locked up as well.
Really?... even when sleeping?
Rifles in the truck sounds like the way to go.
Nice rack!! I see they are locked up as well.
STORAGE OF NON-RESTRICTED FIREARMS
5. (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.
(2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to any individual who stores a non-restricted firearm temporarily if the individual reasonably requires it for the control of predators or other animals in a place where it may be discharged in accordance with all applicable Acts of Parliament and of the legislature of a province, regulations made under such Acts, and municipal by-laws.
(3) Paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) do not apply to an individual who stores a non-restricted firearm in a location that is in a remote wilderness area that is not subject to any visible or otherwise reasonably ascertainable use incompatible with hunting.
This....
Use it as a pillow. Then it is in use.
quote; "If you are in an area usually inhabited by wildlife, during the period from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, you must unload and encase any firearms (including air gun, pellet gun, bow or crossbow) in your possession."
Ontario laws make me hate Ontario lawmakers just a little more each time I'm exposed to the crap they spew! Thank God we don't have such ridiculous laws in the
West!
im pretty sure the legal answer is no.
but even if it were yes, would you really want to? its pretty much a guarantee that if you leave a gun laying out with unlicensed people around, sooner or later theyre going to pick it up and start f$%king with it. do you really want to wake up to a loud bang?



























