As an initiative to promote the proper storage requirements and general firearm safety practices, Hopedale RCMP has acquired a quantity of trigger locks from the Canadian Firearms Program that are free for the taking.
Storing firearms safely is not only mandatory, it also greatly helps to prevent serious accidents from happening. When storing a non-restricted firearm, it should be unloaded with a secure locking device in place, such as a trigger lock. Alternatively, a non-restricted firearm can be locked inside a secure place such as a locked cabinet/container. The storage of restricted firearms requires both of these things, a secure locking device and that the firearm be secured in a locked cabinet/container.
All firearms must be unloaded during transport. In addition to this, when transporting restricted firearms or those that are prohibited, both of which require a specific PAL, the firearm must:
- have a secure locking device, such as a trigger lock
- be stored in a locked non-transparent container
- have the bolt/bolt carrier of automatic firearms removed (if removeable)
- have pre-authorization for transport (call 1-800-731-4000).
Remember, to own a firearm, you must posses a valid PAL or RPAL, which must be renewed prior to expiry.
Triggers locks, which were graciously donated by the Canadian Firearms Program, can be picked up at the Hopedale RCMP Detachment in person, while supplies last.
More information on the proper storage and transportation of firearms can be found here:
Storing, transporting and displaying firearms | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca)