Transporting EMPTY magazines???

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A friend of mine and I got into a discussion recently about EMPTY restricted pistol magazine transportation and I don't know who's right. When going to the range or other allowable venues I've been carrying my EMPTY mags in the locked container with my guns while my friend carries his EMPTY mags in his range bag with his ammo. I can't find (doesn't mean it's not there) any info on the RCMP site about this. I err on the side of caution and keep mine locked up but can't remember if he's wrong in doing what he does?
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I load all my mags and put them in the range bag before I leave my house. Firearm is secured according to the regs. trigger locked and locked in it's case for the journey. Firearm is not in the same locked case as the ammo and loaded mags.
 
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magazines are just "parts" they are not regulated, unless of course they hold more than 10 centerfire pistol rounds, or 5 semi-auto rifle rounds. Then they are a prohibited device.

I don't keep mags loaded, but they are in the same case as my rifles.
 
It is my understanding, as confirmed by others that:
- it is lawful and meeting current restricted pistol regulations; to store full magazines locked in the same case as a trigger locked restricted pistol,
AND
- to travel to and from your range with equipment as stored/packed above
 
NHunter said:
It is my understanding, as confirmed by others that:
- it is lawful and meeting current restricted pistol regulations; to store full magazines locked in the same case as a trigger locked restricted pistol,
AND
- to travel to and from your range with equipment as stored/packed above
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Thats what I do
 
NHunter said:
It is my understanding, as confirmed by others that:
- it is lawful and meeting current restricted pistol regulations; to store full magazines locked in the same case as a trigger locked restricted pistol,
AND
- to travel to and from your range with equipment as stored/packed above
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Storage of Restricted Firearms

6 An individual may store a restricted firearm only if

(a) it is unloaded;

(b) it is

(i) rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device and 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, or

(ii) stored in a vault, safe or room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of restricted firearms and that is kept securely locked; and

(c) it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored, together with or separately from the firearm, in

(i) a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into, or

(ii) a vault, safe or room that has been specifically constructed or modified for the secure storage of restricted firearms and that is kept securely locked.



<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-98-209/page-1.html#h-4>
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Transportation of Restricted Firearms

11 An individual may transport a restricted firearm only if

(a) it is unloaded;

(b) it is rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device;

(c) 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; and

(d) if it is in a container described in paragraph (c) that is in an unattended vehicle,

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

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



<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-98-209/page-2.html#docCont>
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Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209)
<http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-98-209/index.html>
 
Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm well aware of firearm transportation but was not remembering the magazine details. I've always transported my mags locked up with my guns more for convenience than anything else.
Thanks
 
In fact, you don't need a PAL or RPAL to buy a magazine. I bought one online from one of the sight vendors here and they don't require you giving a PAL for them.
 
GMJim said:
Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm well aware of firearm transportation but was not remembering the magazine details. I've always transported my mags locked up with my guns more for convenience than anything else.
Thanks
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I carry all mine in the same case as the gun they belong to after an unfortunate trip to the range involving a lot of single shot "fun".
 
bsand said:
magazines are just "parts" they are not regulated, unless of course they hold more than 10 centerfire pistol rounds, or 5 semi-auto rifle rounds. Then they are a prohibited device.

I don't keep mags loaded, but they are in the same case as my rifles.
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10 pistol rounds period. Rimfire are limited to 10 just the same as centerfire (eg 10/22 mag fiasco) in fact 12-shot 22lr revolvers are prohib for this very reason.

Only rimfire rifles get the exemption for mag limits.
 
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