r/canadaguns • u/donzi39vrz • Apr 04 '26

Buy recommendations Ammo storage

I currently store my ammo in a lockable container that hides it pretty good. I am building out a small 8x10 gun/hunting/fishng room. I am looking for something to store ammo other than ammo cans (locks cost too much to add to every one of them) that is nt insanely heavy (ie no safes) and is lockable. Any suggestions?

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u/donzi39vrz Apr 05 '26

It won't meet the legal standard for a secure storage room. Also with how the house is that door needs to be open for HVAC to flow well.

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u/donzi39vrz Apr 05 '26

My understanding was in order to be considered a secure room for the purposes of firearm/ammo storage it needed to be an exterior door, not just drywall on the walls and no windows or windows with bars.

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u/donzi39vrz Apr 05 '26

I don't think there is a real definition of it. However from what I can find there is multiple cases showing a higher standard than I have. From my knowledge I am not wanting to put myself at a higher risk of a charge should someone break in.

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u/gspotcowboy Apr 05 '26

The law is vague for a reason and there is no reason why you shouldn't take extra precaution if that's what you feel is correct for your own specific circumstances. Don't listen to the bad advice here

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u/AssignmentPutrid3197 Apr 06 '26

I'm not even aware of a single lone case for just this specific law. Its a tack on offense.

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u/NeruLight Apr 14 '26

There was a legal case from 2012(?) that found a wooden crate with the hinges on the outside was considered secure storage. I think this whole “room built to spec” thing was just advice the rcmp once put out there. It’s not the legal minimum. A Canadian tire safe or most locks can be defeated sooo quickly