Regulation 26

must be kept or stored unloaded when the gun is not in use, or when the gun is on display; and

must, if not on display or not otherwise handled in connection with any regulated activity the holder is authorised by or under the Act to carry on —

be stored in an armoury described in paragraph (2); or

if not stored, be kept in a gun safe described in paragraph (3).

have walls made of brick, concrete or concrete blocks filled with concrete;

have no external windows or, if there is any window able to give access into the armoury, have every such window completely covered by a securely fixed steel security screen;

have a door made of steel, with —

steel door jambs;

a combination lock or built‑in deadlock; and

hinges that are welded to the door and door jamb to render any pin inside the hinge incapable of removal; and

have installed one or more gun racks that —

have sturdy metal bars, grilles or chains, to secure the firearms, locked in place by a sturdy keyed lock or keyed padlock; and

are fixed to the premises by welding or hardened steel bolts.

be designed, constructed and certified to be in conformity with the British standard BS7558:1992 titled “Specification for Gun Cabinets” published on 31 March 1992, ISBN No.: 0580205363;

be secured so as to be not easily movable, in accordance with the safe manufacturer’s instructions or a safe engineer, if it weighs less than 20 cwts;

be located within a suitable room;

be positioned ordinarily only on a solid wood floor;

be positioned or installed with its back against a solid brick wall, or be built into a wall or recess to prevent unauthorised entry at its rear; and

if the safe is secured by driven bolt work, be provided with a single key lock or dial lock, either combination or digital.