9AStorage of firearms and firearm parts by licence holders

9A Storage of firearms and firearm parts by licence holders

[Regulation 9A Inserted by S.R. 2017, No. 51, Applied:04 Dec 2017] The holder of a firearms licence must ensure that any firearm or firearm part that is not being used, maintained or conveyed is stored in a receptacle that –

(a) is locked; and

(b) is not easily penetrable; and

(c) is –

(i) made of concrete; or

(ii) in the case of the storage of a Category A or Category B firearm, or any firearm part for such a firearm, made of metal that is at least 2mm thick; or

(iii) in the case of the storage of a Category C, Category D or Category H firearm, or any firearm part for such a firearm, made of metal that is at least 3mm thick; and

(d) has an internal locking mechanism; and

(e) has –

(i) an internal hinging mechanism; or

(ii) a mechanism which would prevent the door of the receptacle from opening when the door is locked and the hinges are removed; and

(f) in the case of a receptacle that weighs less than 150kg when empty, is fixed by means of internal masonry fixing bolts or coach screws –

(i) in a manner that prevents easy removal; and

(ii) at least –

(A) twice to a wall and at least twice to the floor; or

(B) 4 times to a wall or the floor.