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StorageQuestion 124 of 167

When does the locking rule for a non-restricted firearm not apply for temporary storage?

  1. When the person has a hunting licence and a valid hunting tag for the year.
  2. When the person reasonably needs it to control predators or other animals.
  3. When the person stores it for less than one month and tells the police.
  4. When the person lives in a rural area.
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Correct answer: When the person reasonably needs it to control predators or other animals.

The exception is for temporary storage when the firearm is needed to control predators or other animals where it may lawfully be discharged.

Source: Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals Regulations (SOR/98-209), s. 5(2)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026