Legal Transportation of Firearms
Non-restricted firearms
� Unload your firearms
� Attach a secure locking device to the firearms
Muzzleloaders can be kept loaded when being transported between hunting sites but the firing cap or flint must be removed.
Restricted and prohibited firearms
� Unload the firearms; and
� Attach a secure locking device to the firearms; and
� Lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container; and
� Remove the bolt or bolt carrier from any automatic firearms (if removable).
� Obtain an Authorization to Transport (call 1 800 731-4000).
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.
� If you are in a remote wilderness area and cannot lock your non-restricted firearms inside your vehicle, unload them and put them out of sight. Attach a secure locking device unless they are needed for predator control.
Shipping Firearms
Firearms must be unloaded, packaged and shipped in a safe and secure manner to deter loss, theft and accidents.
