CFSC Ammunition and Safe Storage 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Canadian safe storage regulations, what is the minimum requirement for storing an unloaded non-restricted long gun at home?
- It must be stored only in a government-certified firearm vault
- It must be rendered inoperable OR kept in a locked container (Correct answer)
- It may be stored in any locked room without a locking device
- It must have both a trigger lock AND be inside a locked cabinet
Correct answer: It must be rendered inoperable OR kept in a locked container
The Safe Storage Regulations require a non-restricted firearm to be stored unloaded AND either rendered inoperable with a locking device OR secured in a locked container — one measure satisfies the minimum.
Question 2: What additional storage requirement applies to restricted firearms compared to non-restricted firearms?
- Restricted firearms must be stored at a government-approved facility
- Restricted firearms require BOTH a locking device on the firearm AND storage in a locked container (Correct answer)
- Restricted firearms can only be stored at a licensed shooting range
- Restricted firearms must have their barrels removed before storage
Correct answer: Restricted firearms require BOTH a locking device on the firearm AND storage in a locked container
Restricted firearms must be stored unloaded with a locking device applied to the firearm AND placed inside a locked container, requiring two layers of security.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a trigger lock when used for firearm safe storage?
- It prevents the trigger from being pulled, rendering the firearm inoperable (Correct answer)
- It locks the magazine permanently in place
- It prevents the slide from moving during transportation
- It keeps the manual safety engaged at all times
Correct answer: It prevents the trigger from being pulled, rendering the firearm inoperable
A trigger lock physically blocks the trigger from being pulled, rendering the firearm inoperable and preventing unauthorized discharge.
Question 4: How should a firearm be stored when young children are present in the household?
- A loaded firearm is acceptable if it has a manual safety engaged
- Verbal warnings to children about not touching firearms are sufficient
- The firearm should be unloaded, have a locking device applied, be in a locked container, and ammunition stored separately (Correct answer)
- The firearm can be stored in an unlocked high cabinet out of children's immediate reach
Correct answer: The firearm should be unloaded, have a locking device applied, be in a locked container, and ammunition stored separately
When children are present, all available security layers should be used — unloaded, locking device applied, locked container, and ammunition stored separately.
Question 5: What is a potential legal consequence of improperly storing a firearm in Canada?
- Only a written warning is issued for a first offence
- Criminal charges including fines and/or imprisonment under the Criminal Code (Correct answer)
- Loss of hunting licence only, without criminal record
- Mandatory attendance at a firearm safety course
Correct answer: Criminal charges including fines and/or imprisonment under the Criminal Code
Improper storage of firearms is a criminal offence in Canada and can result in significant fines and/or imprisonment under the Criminal Code.
Question 6: Under Canadian law, when is it permissible to have a firearm loaded?
- Whenever the owner is physically present in the same room
- Only immediately before use; firearms must otherwise be stored unloaded (Correct answer)
- Loaded storage is permitted if the firearm is holstered
- There is no restriction on storing loaded firearms in private residences
Correct answer: Only immediately before use; firearms must otherwise be stored unloaded
Canadian law requires firearms to be stored unloaded; a firearm should only be loaded immediately before use and unloaded immediately after use.
Question 7: Which of the following actions alone is sufficient to meet the minimum legal safe storage standard for a non-restricted rifle?
- Placing the unloaded rifle behind a locked bedroom door
- Applying a cable lock through the action of the unloaded rifle (Correct answer)
- Leaving the rifle in a soft gun case with a zipper closure
- Engaging the manual safety on the unloaded rifle
Correct answer: Applying a cable lock through the action of the unloaded rifle
A cable lock threaded through the action renders the non-restricted firearm inoperable, meeting the minimum legal requirement for non-restricted storage.
CFSC Ammunition and Safe Storage 3
Under Canadian safe storage regulations, what is the minimum requirement for storing an unloaded non-restricted long gun at home?