r/canadaguns • u/PeaceLoveBruh123 • Apr 25 '26
Misc Storage options (personal or private) Kingston, Ontario area
Hi all, newer PAL holder here.
After going hunting with some acquaintances last year, I decided to pursue it myself. Have my PAL, outdoors card and have purchased a shotgun.
My wife didn't really seem bothered by the whole process until I got the gun. She'd prefer its not in the house, which i can accept. The gun club here has a year plus waiting list so storage there is not an option right now even if they do offer it. Are there any storage options that would allow reasonable access?
Perhaps a responsible private storage option (for a fair fee)?
Thanks
UPDATE. Thanks for ideas guys. I incorporated a few into this mornings discussion and I at least bought some time. Very redundant security in separate area, giving her a part to hide, made a couple more promises about personal commitments.
Her main concern is my adhd son. Goal is to not let him know about it until he's mature enough to understand repercussions of talking about my guns.
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u/Romulin-romm Apr 25 '26
You got to work on convincing your wife that guns are not scary like the liberals have done… take her to a training courses, take her to a place to handle them so her that they can be handle and responsibly stored. It’ll be a process but I’m sure she will come around. My wife was anti-gun and now she is pro gun and wants to keep my safe in our bedroom. Take is slow and be respectful and understanding she will come around
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u/PeaceLoveBruh123 Apr 25 '26
I offered a date to a shooting range and that got me some extra points. Thanks!
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u/BENDMA Apr 25 '26
Storing the firearm elsewhere for your wife's benefit seems unnecessary in my opinion. If she is completely disinterested and adamant on having it somewhere else, maybe a compromise can be made? Disassembly of the firearm, redundant security measures (keeping it in a safe with a trigger lock), keeping ammunition locked away in a completely different room/area of your property, and/or making sure you (and only you) are able to access the keys/combo lock to have access are all good ways of compromising on this issue and making sure she feels safe in her house.
If none of the above options work, be careful with private storage and make sure they allow firearms before committing.
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u/PeaceLoveBruh123 Apr 25 '26
I like this. I discussed giving her a piece to render it inoperable and it sound like that buys me more time with it. I have a son with pretty sever adhd and I think that's her main concern. He's less mature than others his age and doesn't always think of the consequences of what he says. My goal is to not let the kids know about them until he's mature enough for that conversation.
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u/Iokua_CDN Apr 25 '26
I'd bring up a hidden safe with the wife, or better yet, if you have part of the house that'd considers yours to do with what you want, have it there.
Like I don't know how you and your wife do things, but me and my wife both have space. My wife has a sewing room, and a little office. I have a garage, and a sort of closet that I popped a safe and want to add some shelving for gun accessories. It's all in "My" space and I certainly don't feel bad doing with that space as I want.
So if you and your wide both have space in the house that's yours, that's where I would put a gun safe. Locked up and not easily noticed to keep safe from any robber or curious child or guest.
As far as ammo? I see folks do great things with locking used file cabinets. Unassuming yet secure
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u/goshathegreat Apr 25 '26 edited Apr 25 '26
Get in contact with Kingston & District Trap & Skeet, we should be able to help you out, at least temporarily until you figure out storage elsewhere. Also just a side note, FRPC will not store any firearms on site.
I just want to say, your wife should probably get used to having guns in the house, if you’re going to be a firearm owner. Having guns locked up properly in a safe, is no more dangerous than having knifes in the kitchen…
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u/Inside-Profile-5865 Apr 25 '26
I only started shooting a couple of years ago, but my husband has been involved in the sport for at least 2 decades. I trust that my husband is a responsible adult who knows how to safely use and store firearms. Even before I got into the sport myself, I had no issue. Maybe show her the handbook section on safe secure storage and how you plan to observe that for your class of firearm. Tell her that you will go above and beyond if it would make her feel more comfortable (adding a trigger lock, removing the bolt or bolt carrier, etc. )
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u/Tiflotin Apr 25 '26 edited Apr 25 '26
Outside of friends/family, none that I'd trust being on the hook for something going wrong.
If the gun is hidden away in a safe that only you know the code to, I don't see why your wife should have a problem, or why you would care lol. If she doesn't want it laying around thats fine, a safe should be a sufficient compromise.