Storing firearms in unconditioned space
I'm looking for some thoughts/opinions. I am building a garage/outbuilding in the spring (it was supposed to be done this fall but that's a different discussion). Right now I don't have a proper safe in the house - and really have no place to put one. So, I'm thinking that I'll build a small secure room in my new outbuilding and bolt a safe to the floor inside of the 'secure closet'.
I'll do all the usual stuff to make it difficult to break into and also secure it with a security camera etc etc.
The thing is that I don't plan to keep the building heated full time. I'm thinking that if I put a dehumidifier in the safe and keep everything well oiled I should be fine but I'm curious what everyone else's opinions are.
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The law recognizes your "dwelling house" as anything that is attached to your residence. I am not a lawyer but I believe an unattached garage does not count. You said "outbuilding". I think you may have an issue there.
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You can put a Goldenrod in the your safe, easy peasy.
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Gates what is a golden rod
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I looked at the Goldenrods but hate the thought of drilling a hole in my safe! K
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silveragent
The law recognizes your "dwelling house" as anything that is attached to your residence. I am not a lawyer but I believe an unattached garage does not count. You said "outbuilding". I think you may have an issue there.
Thanks for the heads up. I hadn't thought of that. But, I looked it up:
Storage of Non-Restricted Firearms
- 5 (1) An individual may store a non-restricted firearm only if
- (a) it is unloaded;
- (b) it is
- (i) rendered inoperable by means of a secure locking device,
- (ii) rendered inoperable by the removal of the bolt or bolt-carrier, or
- (iii) 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; and
- (c) it is not readily accessible to ammunition, unless the ammunition is stored, together with or separately from the firearm, in a container or receptacle that is kept securely locked and that is constructed so that it cannot readily be broken open or into.
- (2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to any individual who stores a non-restricted firearm temporarily if the individual reasonably requires it for the control of predators or other animals in a place where it may be discharged in accordance with all applicable Acts of Parliament and of the legislature of a province, regulations made under such Acts, and municipal by-laws.
- (3) Paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) do not apply to an individual who stores a non-restricted firearm in a location that is in a remote wilderness area that is not subject to any visible or otherwise reasonably ascertainable use incompatible with hunting.
From: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/...html#h-1019943
Yes, I was considering a golden rod or something similar. And, of course I would keep a close eye on it as well.
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If you’re buying a safe, why not have it in your house???
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It's legal, don't worry about that. Goldenrods are thingys that keep your guns warm. :) Google them and there are lots of videos on goldenrods and similar products. One or another should do fine for you.
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Ride Red
If you’re buying a safe, why not have it in your house???
A couple of reasons:
1) my wife
2) i am not willing to discuss on a public forum. :-)
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jlirot
The thing is that I don't plan to keep the building heated full time. I'm thinking that if I put a dehumidifier in the safe and keep everything well oiled I should be fine but I'm curious what everyone else's opinions are.
For many years I stored my firearms in a gun cabinet in an unheated building other than when I was working in it, which was every couple of days or so during winter and spring months. The shop was heated with a wood stove and I never had a problem. Just keep your guns well oiled and check them occasionally. For climate reference I reside in the dry climate of central BC.