ontario mounting rules

[Seatyger]

Machelko- Please don't misinterpret anything I have posted as a poke at you. You have actually raised a very legitimate question. I believe it is important that the Whole of the MV Community becomes educated and aware.

The collective knowledge of the Members of this Forum is staggering. However, like many things, before you get an answer; the question has to be asked.

The responses so far have been interesting to say the least.

[machelko]

I appreciate all of the input and info. Being somewhat new to the MVP, it is always good to hear many different types of feedbacks from personal experiences.
As I had pretty much decided before I started this thread, it is best to play it smart with whatever you do regarding MV and dewats. As I had mentioned in the beginning, we are talking about parades and shows, not shopping at the supermall, or cruising the strip for chicks.
My understanding with most historical firearms, they had the options of hard cases and boxes, or canvas covers. To me, that seems like an easy fix. Out of sight, out of mind. Perhaps if its mounted ontop of a jeep, but with the matching canvas cover, might be OK when driving to destination. Also, getting to know your local authorities is a good thing. When they understand what you have, and have seen it, sometimes they don't mind you dropping their name if you get in a bind elsewhere. Providing your not breaking rules.
In the end, we are trying to preserve the history, not have it confiscated and melted to make cheap wrenches.

[machelko]

Hello gentlemen

Recieved this info direct from RCMP, may help a bit.
Dan

** High Priority **
Thank you for your correspondence.

Firearms are exempt from the requirements of the Firearms Act if theRegistrar of Firearms is satisfied that the firearms have been madeincapable of discharging projectiles that can cause serious injury ordeath and therefore, no longer meet the definition of a firearm.

The Registrar has developed new guidelines to ensure that firearms aresufficiently modified to be exempt from the definition of a firearm.Businesses and individuals whose firearms have been deactivatedaccording to the guidelines are protected from criminal liability forpossessing those firearms without a valid licence or registrationcertificate.

The regulations pertaining to the safe storage and transportation offirearms do not apply to firearms that have been deregistered due todeactivation. It remains important, however, to store and transport themsafely to deter loss or theft.

If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us bye-mail or call our office at 1-800-731-4000.

Thank you.
Richard, FSD Communications
RCMP Canadian Firearms Program
1-800-731-4000www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp

[Hans Mulder]

Essentially, a dewat is no longer classified or treated as a firearm, unless you do something stupid with it...like point it at someone, hold up your local 7-11, etc

IE: it is not ILLEGAL to mount a dewat of any sort on an MV and go for a drive. However, I will agree, it may not always be prudent to do so...

[Jordan Baker]

Did you ask him if the deactivated firearms are still considered as "non guns" ? Thats the important part for your own safety.