Firearms Regulations 2016

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 –

is locked; and is not easily penetrable; and is – made of concrete; or 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 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 has an internal locking mechanism; and has – an internal hinging mechanism; or a mechanism which would prevent the door of the receptacle from opening when the door is locked and the hinges are removed; and 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 – in a manner that prevents easy removal; and at least – twice to a wall and at least twice to the floor; or 4 times to a wall or the floor.