storage of ar15...

[rci2950]

I was wondering how I need to store my ar 15. I keep my handguns in a heavy bank safe i got from a gov surplus auction. I keep my non restricteds in a wooden rack built into the wall in my "man cave" which has a locking door (dead bolt and locking knob). the rack also has eye bolts on either end and a piece of plastic coated aircraft cable fed through all the trigger guards of the rifles similar to a gun shop. now my question. can I keep my ar15 in that rack with the non restricted ones if I remove the bolt and lock the bolt in the safe with my handguns? the ar15 is too long to go in that safe. I really don't want to have to lock the whole lower in that safe if I don't have to.
thanks

just to clarify the locking door is on the room not the gun rack. it is a small bathroom sized room that I reinforced by using half inch plywood instead of drywall and there are no windows.

 

[TurboTapin]

There's a lot of overkill in the way you're doing it for unrestricted's, not that it's a bad thing.

The way you're storing your unrestricteds in your rack (With cable/eye bolts) is the way to go for restricted's. You can also leave your bolts in the firearm.

Cheers.

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/storage-entreposage-eng.htm
Note: When they state to remove the bolts in auto's, this doesn't apply on semi's.

 

[coldshot]

Although there is nothing wrong with safety, as long as it's in the described room would be acceptable. It does not need to be disabled or secured.

 

[FoxAlpha]

In my experience, the best thing you can do is snap a photo of how you'd like to secure it and email the CFC for verification.
In the event of a worst case scenario and police are inspecting your property for whatever unlikely reason and they decide at that moment that isn't "sufficient" for storage regulations, you'll atleast have a copy of an email to back up your case.

I did this with a cheap o "safe" from Canadian tire years ago. A little effort and due diligence can go a long way.

 

[-raqh-]

It is clearly stated on the rcmp website, just type restricted firearm storage on Google.

Restricted and prohibited firearms
Attach a secure locking device so the firearms cannot be fired and lock them in a cabinet, container or room that is difficult to break into; or
Lock the firearms in a vault, safe or room that was built or modified specifically to store firearms safely.
For automatic firearms, also remove the bolts or bolt carriers (if removable) and lock them in a separate room that is difficult to break into.

As mentioned, your room (if no Windows and proper reinforced walls) would qualify as a Vault/Room and you could technically leave them unsecured in the locked room.

I wouldn't Do it myself either tho, better safe than sorry. But you can definatly expose it there.

And there's the exposition rules, but theorically since in a special room may not apply:

Restricted and prohibited firearms
Attach secure locking devices to the firearms; and
Securely attach them to something that cannot be moved.
For automatic firearms, also remove the bolts or bolt carriers (if removable) and lock them in a separate room that is difficult to break into.

But to be Clear, removing a part doesn't count as a replacement for a locking devise, it's simply an addition and only required for full auto (for the few that can still have em). Tho, again, why not if you don't mind it.