r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 12 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/hanstoppable Feb 14 '23

Am I allowed to store guns (rifles / handguns) in a self-storage facility?

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u/knine71551 Feb 14 '23

That’s not your place of residence so I’m going to say a hard no. Please don’t do this

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u/chillyrabbit Feb 14 '23

What are the rules of the storage facility? It can be done but it requires permission from the property owner first, then from your CFO for restricted firearms.

You're going to need to talk to the CFO about it.

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u/GinnAdvent Feb 14 '23

I think storage facility get broken into quite often, so I would have some reservations about storing it there.

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u/justonimmigrant Feb 15 '23

Non-restricted (rifles): yes, provided they are safely stored and the storage facility's owner has no access to the unit. The storage facility might prohibit storage of firearms though.

Restricted (handguns): No, they can only be stored at the address on the registration certificate

https://thegunblog.ca/2017/04/07/dear-rcmp-lawyer-can-we-keep-guns-at-cottage-storage-locker/

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u/mjbonne Feb 14 '23

You should be fine for non-restricted firearms given that you have permission from the storage facility. Likely a no go on the restricted firearms.

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u/Scopequest Feb 15 '23

Restricteds can only be stored at the specific place you're allowed to store them (typically your residence). You would need to contact the CFO (or whoever?) to have a specific alternative storage location approved.