How to Store Restricted and Prohibited Firearms in Canada

Something that every firearm (and potential firearm owner) should know is how to store a restricted or prohibited firearm. Not only is this something you need to demonstrate knowledge of during your Canadian Firearm Safety Course (and Canadian Restricted Firearm Safety Course) but it's also great for promoting firearm safety no matter what kind of firearm you own.
Keeping firearms away from those who would misuse them, either accidentally or deliberately, is an excellent way to promote public safety, the confidence in our firearms laws and licensing system, and just the right thing to do.
In this video we'll discuss the procedure you'll need to follow to safely (and legally) store a restricted or prohibited firearm in Canada.
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[@RandyRiver07]

As a female Canadian I disagree with guns. I’m sorry but guns lead to school and mass shootings. I don’t wanna live in America for good reason. Someone’s always getting caught in the cross fire. I don’t want to loose any of my family. And before you go saying well they can just go to jail and it’s a “mental health crises” it’s not. It’s putting an easier way to kill people. I’m sorry but I won’t sacrifice voting for calmer gun laws just so you people can overcompensate for something we don’t have a need for.

[@canadianoperator]

First of all, how does this have anything to do with you being female? Why mention that? My wife is also a female Canadian and she loves guns 😂 Secondly, school shootings are common in the USA where you can buy a shotgun at the same place you buy your milk and eggs. School shootings in Canada are exceedingly rare. You can’t compare our system to theirs. It’s not even close to the same. So that doesn’t help your argument. The few school shootings on record in Canada were perpetrated by young people, mostly teens, who obtained firearms illegally. Generally speaking you must be 18 to be eligible to take the safety course and apply for your PAL. A school shooting is a crime of passion, nobody is going to take a course, put in an application, and wait months for a license just to legally get a gun to shoot people with. And lastly, firearms are tools. Not weapons. Just like a vehicle, a knife, a lighter, a baseball bat…. Any of those tools can be used to harm or kill, but we don’t hear politicians asking for bans on those things. The people shooting up the streets are not law abiding firearm owners. My guns aren’t on the street, they are locked up in a safe in my home with multiple layers of redundancy so they don’t fall into the wrong hands. The people responsible for these crimes are either mentally ill or part of a gang, or both. Those people will get their hands on whatever they want, regardless of what laws we have in place. Nobody is overcompensating here. And you have no argument, because the statistics don’t agree with you. Fewer than 1% of legal, licensed firearm owners commit any kind of crime, not just firearm related. While over 60% of said crimes are perpetrated by repeat violent criminals that our justice system is failing to deal with. Maybe spend a few minutes on stats can before you shit on someone on the internet with a comment as emotionally charged as the same comments politicians make to fool you into voting for them. You’re not much more than a pawn in their scheme when you behave this way without actually doing your own research.

[@remystrach5212]

As a male Canadian I disagree with cars. I’m sorry, but cars lead to drunk driving and fatal car accidents. Someone’s always getting caught in the crossfire and I don’t want to give up my safety just so you hooligans can “enjoy a hobby” and “get places faster”. What do you need a car for anyways? You can walk to places just fine. The only people that should have cars are the police and the military, because they’re the only ones who are responsible enough to handle multi-ton hunks of metal hurtling down the roads and downright dangerous speeds.

[@Moderatordan]

1. I refuse to enter a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent. 🤣 2. You seem to be suffering from delusions. 3. Sometimes it’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you’re silly than open it and confirm their suspicions. Your time on earth is limited, so don’t waste it trying to change the beliefs of us gun owners. Best place for that is in the mirror. - Cheers Dan

[@canadianoperator]

@@remystrach5212 I'm with you I think it's time to ban cars! 🤣

[@canadianoperator]

@@Moderatordan "I refuse to enter a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent. " Hahahaha say no more :D

[@jaydenmcconnell600]

You do not need any type of locking device on your restricted firearm while it’s in a gun safe/vault. Here is a direct quote from the RCMPs website: “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.” Hence that being said, if the RCMP ever ask to see your firearms being stored it’s better just to have the lock on so you don’t have try to prove to them through court that it’s legal.

[@canadianoperator]

In my opinion, being right on a technicality might feel like you beat the system, but having to explain to the court that your “cabinet” is actually a safe, or any number of other such technicalities, and the leaving it up to the judge and a jury to decide if you’re right, while also taking a chance that they may not have as much experience with firearms as you, is at the very least a gamble, and at the most a criminal record. In both cases, that was a hell of a run on sentence 😂

[@jaydenmcconnell600]

@@canadianoperator Ok, at least I’m not spreading miss information, and I’m not disagreeing with you, hence why I said you should just leave a trigger lock on the gun while it’s in a safe.

[@canadianoperator]

@@jaydenmcconnell600 So what's the point of your initial comment anyway then? You can ask any instructor - the way it's taught is that restricted firearms are always double locked. Once with a locking device, another time in a locked container, whatever that container is. When I teach firearms safety on my channel, I don't want to teach at the base limits of the law. I want to teach well above and beyond, so that someone who doesn't know the technical details doesn't ever have to be in a position to explain themselves. If you want to personally do things differently, that's fine. But saying "at least I'm not spreading disinformation" is no excuse for adding something that hasn't already been covered, referenced to, and ultimately is not going to have a positive effect on someone reading it who's already watched the video and read the description with referenced material.

[@jaydenmcconnell600]

@@canadianoperator Because what you mentioned in the video was incorrect. Doesn’t matter if it’s the bare minimum, if it’s legal it’s legal. Now I do agree on how it should have a lock on it, just felt it needed to be correctly stated in your video on how it exactly explains it in the firearms act, because there is so much miss information out there regarding this. Didn’t mean to offend u, I’m just simply stating a valid point, that’s what the comment section is for.

[@canadianoperator]

@@jaydenmcconnell600 I HAVE stated it. And if you needed more detail you could have read the description and followed links to referenced content which explains it in detail. I’m not going to sit here and read legislation verbatim just because one person is not willing to check the reference material provided.

[@jasonsr5559]

I feel for our neighbors to the north who have to adhere to these tyrannical gun laws..

[@canadianoperator]

Thank you :) We absolutely appreciate your solidarity. Though the majority of gun owners here are okay with safe storage laws. We just don’t want to be targeted by our government when bad people do bad things with guns. Because it’s not us doing these things but we end up paying the price for it.

[@savvyviral9681]

I’m in Canada and this is a joke…. 95% of criminals with guns have non registered guns lol

[@brapbrapmafucka]

I am one of the northern neighbours and it is absolutely brutal. If people dont smarten up were going to be literally gunless and wont even be able to hunt

[@TheRealKalEll]

MAGNA CARTA says that Canada actually has the exact same gun laws. Takes a LOT of reading but it's true.

[@4thdisciple514]

Recently completed my course last weekend. Im so excited! Thank you for all the valuable information😊

[@canadianoperator]

I'm excited for you :) Congrats! And no worries, really glad it's been helpful for you.

[@jlee2583]

I really appreciate the content....so keep it up! But I also have a few pointers about the channel that I hope you can accept criticism on. I am going on 15 years in the civilian side of the Canadian firearms side of the fence with 20yrs in the infantry before that. I have done many things in my career but have not ever called myself an "operator". The term is somewhat reserved. The other thing, and this may just be a generation thing but, people tend to trust information being delivered by people not hiding their eyes. Your information is accurate and delivered with confidence so you don't have to hide behind the shades. Please don't take these comments to heart but please accept them as a way of allowing the channel to mature and be taken seriously among your peers.

[@canadianoperator]

Absolutely no offence taken. And I appreciate someone like you taking the time to write a well worded comment rather than attack me for my age, demand that I stop doing something because they don’t like it, or being passive aggressive because they can’t take a few minutes to write a well worded message like yours to a perfect stranger. So, no, no offence taken at all and I always appreciate constructive criticism when I can get it. About the name - I didn’t pick pick it because of a static meaning of the word that I had in mind. In fact, I chose it because I thought it was a catchy name, but also one that people can reverberate with and take whatever definition of it suits them and their shooting style. As for the shades, I have nothing to hide. I speak straight, truthfully and unapologetically. And some people sometimes misconstrue that as being rude, or insulting. I have been raised to have a high level of honesty and integrity, and I promise you that my sunglasses have nothing to do with that. As well as being a physical aid (I’ll explain in a moment) they are a throw back to my gaming channel, where I also wore sunglasses when I streamed. It was a way to remember the past while looking to the future. As for the more practical reasons, I am legally blind and very sensitive to bright lights. In my line of work it is very common to have lights when shooting a scene, but sometimes even the light coming from my main window (which is about 30 feet long) is too much for my eyes. I get eye strain and fatigue as a result and it makes it difficult to focus on things. So, I wear sunglasses. I also have nystagmus, which is involuntary movement of the eyes. In my case, it’s horizontal. I don’t want that to be something I’m constantly thinking about, which can affect my performance on camera. And, I don’t want it to be a distraction to someone watching my videos. I know you couldn’t possibly have known all that, and it’s because I rarely talk about it. But now you know :) In any case, thank you for your criticism and don’t hesitate to speak up in the future for any other reason. You are the best example of how it should be done. Directly, but respectfully, and many KZbin users in general could learn a few things from your respectful etiquette. Thank you for being a member of this community and for your valuable feedback :)

[@jlee2583]

After reading your reply, I love the channel even more. Keep up the excellent work.

[@galactichazzard8932]

I use trigger locks only on every single firearms I own, non-restricted and restricted. And like many people I know I go above and beyond for safety reasons, mostly in case of a break in. Both my mother and I hold RPAL's and we're the only 2 living in the house. I have 2 big gun cases where in one I keep all my ammunition, and the other one holds my firearms. All handguns are stored seperately in their own case (with trigger locks) and dual locks on the case and placed inside of the big gun case. I never keep ammunition with any of the firearms at any point and time and always have them in seperate cases (ammo case, handgun case & long gun case) all of which are individually locked when going to the gun range. All my long guns have the bolts removed (and stored seperately) and also have trigger locks on them. It may seem over the top for many but if the RCMP ever decide to come to my house to inspect my firearms, which they have the right to do so at anytime, I know for a fact that there won't be any problems whatsoever and it will be a trouble free visit. Thanks for the video.

[@canadianoperator]

This is great. Thanks for the thoughts and for watching. However, the RCMP has only the right to ask your permission, and you should always say no. They can’t come to your home anytime, and they don’t have a right to inspect your firearms. There are extremely rare situations in which that doesn’t apply. One is where someone has complained and due to red or yellow flag laws, and at their discretion, they may search - but they need to ensure they have valid reason to because irrespective of qualified immunity they can still be accountable for unlawful search and seizure if they’re wrong. The o my other time is when you have amassed a massive collection of firearms that are explicitly for “collection” purposes. Then they can OCCASIONALLY come to inspect your firearms. But this is why you never classify your registered firearms for collection purposes, but for hunting or sport shooting. Outside of those two circumstances, they do not have any rights to your property, and one should never speak to or invite police into their home.

[@galactichazzard8932]

@@canadianoperator Wow, thank you for your indepth response and awesome advice. I was not aware that we were allowed to say no and should always say no. We (my mother & I) get so paranoid with the federal dictatorship abuse & the RCMP that we figured we'd rather be over the top than under lol. Thank you again for all those valuable details. Have a wonderful day and thank you again for your valuable videos.. Cheers.

[@canadianoperator]

@@galactichazzard8932 No worries! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it :) (I mean, really! Like, a lot.) While I’m always happy to help when I can please just remember that if you need specific legal information, the best place for that is still an attorney, which I am not :) Nevertheless, please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions. We have a really nice Discord community (it’s just a chat app where you can send messages, photos, etc). If you’d like to join us, please do! The link for it is in the description of all my long form videos.

[@lauriegaudet5805]

A restricted does not have to have a lock on the gun if it is stored in a locked vault , safe , or locked room and can be stored with ammo as long g as ammo is not in the gun . It can be in a magazine but magazine can not be in the gun.

[@canadianoperator]

Right.

[@teddyruxspin8480]

if it is in a locked room it has to have a trigger lock on it .. unless that room is like a vault , any normal room with a lock on the door can be kicked in with one boot

[@TheTimeweaver]

My concern with most cable locks (and some trigger locks) is misplacing the key or figuring out which key to use. My advice is to get combination locks to ease the frustration. Just do not forget the combination sequence, otherwise you are going to spend a lot of time going through each possible combination.

[@canadianoperator]

There’s definitely a lot of truth in this. It’s why I only have a few cable locks, and all my firearms at the moment are non restricted. That and I only ever take one or two rifles to the range, so I never have to take more than two locks with me at a time ;) I personally don’t mind fumbling around with keys because I wouldn’t want more things to remember 😂 Maybe I should make a life hacks for gun owners video…. There’s ways of figuring out which keys go in which locks :)

[@patrickandkennafenwick3958]

@@canadianoperatorI used to use coloured stickers, but they fall off. I now buy trigger/cable locks in packets of 5 or 10 where they ALL use the same key. Then I toss the one that came w the gun out. This way I can keep it down to a couple keys. I do same for the padlocks on my hard cases.

[@canadianoperator]

@@patrickandkennafenwick3958 While this may seem like a great idea at first, if someone gets their hands on your keys or you misplace them, that would allow someone to have access to all your firearms, or most of them at least. It’s definitely more convenient for you, but I have a different key for each of the 4 or 5 locks I use. If you would have more than that I totally understand it would get pretty tough to keep track of them all. In this case I’d use a coloured marker to colour code each key, or even just use some vinyl or a printed piece of paper with a number on it. Of course to each their own. But for me I couldn’t use the same key for each of my cable locks.

[@addicted2trains]

I have no issue with safe storage and maintaining compliance for safety but when government agenda keeps moving the goalposts while turning a blind eye on firearm violence we have a huge problem with those in charge.

[@canadianoperator]

💯

[@gwentheraccoon]

camber locks also are a thing where they stop the mag action and chambering a round i prefer them because they are the best of cable trigger action locks for pistols

[@canadianoperator]

Good to know, thank you :)

[@patrickandkennafenwick3958]

Wait a sec - did that change - I thought it was legal to store a pistol in a locked hard case (in addition to the trigger or cable lock), but you say “room or safe”. Does a locked hard case count as a “safe”? When I did my RPAL, the hard case was good enough, and I thought if one had a real safe they might be able to forgo the trigger/cable lock (though I may have that mixed up with non/restricted)

[@canadianoperator]

If I’m not mistaken, I have linked the RCMP page explaining this below. If you have a restricted firearm you can either keep it in a locked case or outside of a case (such as just on a shelf) as long as it’s inside a vault, safe or room designed to store firearms safely. In both cases you still need to have a locking device on the firearm itself.

[@LegendofNelda]

​@canadianoperator Maybe learn to read dude, you're making a video and are just plain wrong

[@LegendofNelda]

You're correct

[@LegendofNelda]

​@canadianoperator Like, you can't even google and do basic research??? 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."

[@arnelarsen4073]

will the cable lock weaken the spring in slide?

[@canadianoperator]

If you keep it locked open for long periods of time, it may. But if you’ve got it unlocked and the slide resting on the cable in the semi closed position it shouldn’t.

[@RedLakeArchery]

What about storing ammo? A short version of the basics would be a good video including ammo storage.

[@canadianoperator]

That’s a great video recommendation and I’ll do my best to work that into the rotation of videos coming out in the new year :-)

[@LtSurvival]

Bottom line, not with gun.

[@lib556]

I like your informative videos thus far. However.... You are incorrect about the secure locking device being required when stored in a vault. The wording is specific on this and needs to be read carefully. I see there's another comment below pointing out the same error.

[@canadianoperator]

Thanks! Yes, I believe I meant to say what's included in the first line as seen here, on the RCMP website: "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" But, there are additional lines specifying alternatives, namely: "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." Thank you for pointing this out.

[@LtSurvival]

Even the safe is not necessary. Case rule that any 6 sided container or locked room that is hard to get into is plenty to reach the conditions required by the law. Ammo doesn't need to be locked but not with fire arms. Mag can be loaded but not with the gun(in a separated pocket is plenty enought.)

[@canadianoperator]

Thankfully “good enough” is NOT enough for most firearm owners. Just because it’s the minimum requirement of the law doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to stop there. Theoretically you can hang an SKS over your back and walk through downtown without being arrested because that’s “good enough”. Should you?

[@LtSurvival]

@@canadianoperator there is case law for the gunlocker. But y'a following the law in Canada is not sufficiant for law enforcement .

[@hapkidokid1]

Im no expert here and i am just going to take my CFSC and CRFSC in Nov, But im pretty sure when you check the bore, your supposed to use a tool, Or a flashlight in the end of it, And never NEVER, point it at your self.

[@canadianoperator]

So, actually with a pistol you can do both. It is definitely a better idea to start using a tool. But in this case you should also consider that you have already checked everything else and all you’re really looking for at this point is an obstruction. The only reason this is okay is because you’ve already removed all ammo and magazines, observed the chamber, verified there’s nothing in the feeding path and now you’re just looking down a tube (the bore) for obstructions. The order of operations matters here ;)

[@hapkidokid1]

@@canadianoperator that all makes sense, would this be something you recommend doing or not doing while taking the test?

[@canadianoperator]

@@hapkidokid1 I would play it by ear. Long before you take the test your instructor would show you what he wants to teach you, and it would be beneficial to just mirror what he does during the test :) My instructor had no issue looking down the "tube" :P And as long as we did all the other stuff first we were okay to do it also. But to be safe, I would honestly just recommend using a chamber flag or something like that. And I wouldn't count on the instructor to bring one (they probably will anyway) - I would just bring my own. Hope that helps, and best of luck on your tests :)

[@hapkidokid1]

@@canadianoperator Thank you very much, I have been watching you videos among others to prepare, I use a CO2 Hand gun i have to practice with safe handling

[@canadianoperator]

@@hapkidokid1 My pleasure :) Airsoft guns are a great way to practice safe gun handling.

[@LegendofNelda]

This video is incorrect. From the RCMP: 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."

[@canadianoperator]

Already been corrected in other comments. And the cited material is linked in the comments for people to find.

[@mikecruze9600]

What's the difference for a non restricted firearm??

[@canadianoperator]

There should be a kink to the CFP website on storing firearms that can explain that to you. Otherwise just search “firearm storage rcmp”. And it should be the first page.

[@petrvodkin5824]

In Canada you say " sorry, but I like guns". In Texas you say " sorry, but I hate guns.

[@canadianoperator]

Maybe :P That needs to change :)

[@mistermac4118]

Please double check the storage requirements for restricted arms in a vault. I think you will find a trigger lock is not required. But it must be a vault.

[@canadianoperator]

If it's a vault, or even a safe, it's not required. If it's a cabinet or case, then it is.

[@stevedenis8292]

lets all hope that with a new government we can not have to worry about storing prohibited guns that are only prohibited for political reasons.

[@canadianoperator]

I couldn’t agree more brother. I think we need to legislate by using some common sense and not drawing arbitrary lines in the sand for political gain. I knew that Justin Trudeau had things backwards for a long time, but when he decided to pay a bunch of people to come in on a helicopter and shoot deer with ARs that’s when I realized that his hypocrisy knows no limits. Here’s to a new government that makes decisions and based on facts.

[@Ryan_Smyth]

If you use a trigger lock properly, it works. However, yes, it's easy to be sloppy with them.

[@canadianoperator]

💯

[@canadianoperator]

So.... Trigger locks, or cable locks? Vote! :D

[@LtSurvival]

Trigger lock is plenty

[@nukeman360]

in ur waistband or fanny pack cause that's that's the only place they are being carried rn

[@canadianoperator]

You're probably not wrong.

[@sirham2191]

Never use a cable lock, it puts unnecessary wear on the springs and keeps the firearm cocked. Always store uncocked and with a trigger lock on it designed for handguns

[@canadianoperator]

You don't need to keep the action completely open when you have a cable lock in, thus, it doesn't really put any pressure at all on the springs. Even if it did, the trivial cost of replacing a spring is nothing compared to the cost you might pay if your firearm is misused. About the firearm being cocked, that's also not necessarily true. I can easily insert a cable lock into my Tavor, for instance, without ever cocking the action, nor without ever compressing the spring to its fully compressed position. I can see that this may not always be the case for ALL firearms. However, a cable lock, in my opinion at least, is a far better, safer option than a trigger lock. But hey, you do you! :) If trigger locks work for you, that's great :)

[@sirham2191]

@@canadianoperator got to disagree, both my 9mm are in cocked position with a cable lock. No one I know uses cable locks for that reason. Even during my training courses and my ATT and trial shoots at my range they advice against cables. Locked is locked it’s more about excess wear on the majority of firearms

[@canadianoperator]

@@sirham2191 I had a different experience myself. Not only were cables recommended by my instructor but just about everyone I know at my local range also prefers them. While it’s true that some firearms need to be cocked for a cable to be used, it’s the safest way to lock a firearm outside of just putting into a beefy safe with enough lasers to make Tom Cruise nervous :P Neither way is wrong objectively. Both will satisfy the law. But this is my preference, because it works for me. If trigger locks work better for you, then by all means use those - you’re still abiding by the law doing so. :)

[@sirham2191]

@@canadianoperator I’ve never liked cable locks, I got a bucket of them lol only firearm I use one on is my Henry bigboy 45 colt carbine

[@canadianoperator]

@@sirham2191 Kind of describes my situation with trigger locks until recently when I just gave them all away to my friends, lol :P This is interesting. The first one I ever had was on a Type 81 I had. Despite the warnings from my instructor, I wanted to try them - and for some of my firearms, they did look like they were going to work fine. But on my Type 81 it was bad. Could have possibly been because of the trigger guard being quite thin and flimsy, but it SLID while locked. That scared the crap out of me. After that, I said to hell with trigger locks, and never used them again. It remains to be seen if that was a firearm or lock issue, but I didn't feel comfortable even asking questions after that. That's mainly my reason for my aversion to them :)

[@familyofislam]

Nice beretta

[@canadianoperator]

Thanks!

[@gharycrawford6628]

no one has a prohibited weapon If they do they're breaking the law

[@canadianoperator]

That's not correct. While due to the OIC in 2020 and subsequent C21 becoming law, a prohibited license is no longer available for new applicants, people DO still own prohibited firearms. Including those banned in the 70s, and those banned in 2020 for which the amnesty period is still active.

[@1madmaxx80]

No cable locks for me. They can be defeated easily enough with decent pair of wire cutters.

[@canadianoperator]

The point of these devices isn’t ever meant to stop an intruder. Only to delay them. A simple wafer lock can easily be defeated on a trigger lock with minutes of practice. Or not at all if it’s not on properly. The idea is to not make firearms readily available to those not intended to use them :) But hey, whatever creams your Twinkie ;)

[@Brucksum]

@@canadianoperator buy a proper gun safe, cheap cabinets are almost worthless imo. No need to worry about trigger locks vs cables. I would disagree that storing firearms without locks in a 400 lb vault thats bolted to a concrete floor is doing the bare minimum lol.

[@mikeschewaga6087]

I would argue that a cable lock requires less effort to brake than a trigger lock.

[@stevedenis8292]

The gun locks are to prevent un wanted hands getting into your guns like children or untrained . won't stop anybody determined.

[@canadianoperator]

Whether that’s technically right or not, the most important thing is that these are not locks. They delay and deter, but no lock is invaluable. Especially to someone experienced in the matter. So the idea is to slow someone down and prevent harm as opposed to completely prevent access to a firearm. Because if someone is determined enough they could do anything.

[@canadianoperator]

💯💯💯

[@TheLecher76]

Not a fan of cable locks. I can cut them with Kline pliers, takes about 5 seconds.

[@canadianoperator]

No lock is infallible. An average skilled lock picker can defeat a standard wafer lock in that time. So, really, it doesn’t matter. It’s meant to delay someone, not to stop them.