Introduction from Every Defence LLP

[u/EveryDefence]

Hello r/canadaguns! 

We are Every Defence LLP, a criminal defence firm with a special interest in firearms laws. Our team is composed of long-time PAL holders with a passion for anything and everything firearms-related. 

Like you, we are collectors and enthusiasts who are navigating the complex and ever-changing firearms law regime. We are particularly frustrated by the lack of helpful information on niche topics within the hobby. We felt by providing general information and the opportunity for r/canadaguns community members to ask us general questions, we hope to keep the public informed on current firearms law regulations while also tackling ambiguity and myths in existing laws.

Every month or two, we will pick a hot-topic firearms issue that has been percolating in the r/canadaguns community. In doing so, we aim to provide needed clarity on the current state of the law to that topic.

Importantly, THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, and we cannot answer questions about your specific situation.  You should not construe anything we say as legal advice, and you should speak to a lawyer immediately about any legal predicament you find yourself in. In no way does the general information we provide create a solicitor-client relationship, and it is not meant to serve as legal advice for any legal predicament you may find yourself in.

[u/Dill_Pickle_Tears]

Since we’re on the topic, how does the law apply to handling firearms on private property within public view?

Like a patio in a house or balcony in an apartment complex? I hate cleaning firearms inside and want to do so in a ventilated area to prevent contamination, but it seems it be a legally grey sort of situation.

Also any two cents on the current CCFR et al, v Attorney General of Canada case?

[u/pooshlinger → u/Dill_Pickle_Tears]

Cannot be in public view to my knowledge. My brother had cops called on him for a red ryder bb gun in his window sill…

[u/looloopklopm → u/pooshlinger]

Cops called does not mean its illegal.

Very much interested in whether or not this would be a chat or a trip to the pen

[u/pooshlinger → u/looloopklopm]

Yes it is illegal to have “firearms” on display to the public. Bb guns are considered “low velocity firearms” in court.

[u/LeeFrann → u/pooshlinger]

he's right same with paintball guns

[u/airchinapilot → u/pooshlinger]

Find the regulation

[u/looloopklopm → u/pooshlinger]

Alright wrap it up, this guy has all the answers. Who needs the lawyers psssh

[u/Agent_1812 → u/looloopklopm]

he is /r/confidentlyincorrect

[u/AHangryBeaver → u/pooshlinger]

I’m pretty sure as long as the firearm isn’t being discharged or isn’t loaded you can have it in public view. Also pretty sure if it’s got a trigger lock on it you could stroll down Main Street as long as it’s being transported legally

[u/Airplaneondvd → u/AHangryBeaver]

You don’t need to lock guns in transport unless it’s restricted 

[u/Whispersfine → u/AHangryBeaver]

Firearms law might allow you to do that but my friend, make sure the city allows that too

[u/pooshlinger → u/AHangryBeaver]

You absolutely could not lol you must have it in a bag or box. Same goes for in your car it must be out of public view. Did none of you read into our laws after getting licensed?

[u/PhilthyLIVES → u/pooshlinger]

If you read our laws then you'd know a non restrict only needs to be unloaded when transported

[u/airchinapilot → u/PhilthyLIVES]

In support of your comment.

https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/firearms-safety-training-transport-and-storage/storing-transporting-and-displaying-firearms

Non-restricted firearms Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transportation.

That's it.

must be out of public view

The guy above may be referring to the below:

Leaving any class of firearm in an unattended vehicle

Lock non-restricted firearms and locked containers carrying restricted or prohibited firearms in the trunk or in a similar lockable compartment.

If the vehicle does not have a trunk or lockable compartment, put firearms and firearm containers out of sight inside the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

[u/Ok-Raise-5115 → u/pooshlinger]

You’re wrong. If it’s in your car it only has to be concealed on all 6 sides if it’s unattended. I could have all my guns on the back seat without trigger locks rolling through a ride program and would be fully within the law. The main thing I learned from my firearms course was that police don’t know the laws