Firearms Regulation 2008

A firearms dealer takes reasonable steps to ensure that a firearm in the dealer’s possession is stored safely if the firearm is stored in accordance with this section.

A category A or category B firearm may be on permanent display if—

it is locked securely in a padlocked rack that is permanently attached to a wall; and

it is securely attached to the rack by means of a stainless steel cable that—

is not less than 3mm in diameter; and

passes through the trigger guard; and

is securely fixed at the end that is not attached to the rack by a padlock of an appropriate strength; and

when business ceases for the day, a security grille metal shutter, the rods of which are not less than 5mm in diameter, is fixed to the rack with padlocks of appropriate strength at each end.

A category C or category H firearm must, unless being inspected by a customer, be securely locked in a metal safe or a concrete or brick safe of a kind described in section 47 (3).

Any perimeter doors of premises on which any firearms are stored must be of solid construction, securely hinged in stout framework and fitted with a mortice or a deadlock.

Any perimeter window or skylight of premises where any firearms are stored must be fitted with a security grille.

The premises where any firearms are stored must be fitted with an intruder alarm—

that includes—

a space movement detector that uses a microwave, passive infra-red, ultrasonic or similar system of detection; and

an external noisemaker that sounds when the alarm is activated; and

is connected to the mains power with a battery backup in case of power failure; and

for premises that include a shopfront—is monitored directly by a private security company.

Division 11.2 Displays