Storing firearms in unconditioned space

[jlirot]

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.

[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.

[jlirot]

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.
  

[Gateholio]

You can put a Goldenrod in the your safe, easy peasy.

[Piperdown]

Gates what is a golden rod

[f350ps]

I looked at the Goldenrods but hate the thought of drilling a hole in my safe! K

[crazy ducker]

I looked at the Goldenrods but hate the thought of drilling a hole in my safe! K

Kelly mine had an access hole in the back ran wire through an installed a plug works well for me

[Arctic Lake]

I looked at the Goldenrods but hate the thought of drilling a hole in my safe! K

If I’m remembering correctly my safe had a hole pre drilled for my dehumidifier .

[Ride Red]

If you’re buying a safe, why not have it in your house???

[jlirot]

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.