Safety reminders to prevent the loss of a buck
With the first signs of fall approaching, Prince George RCMP would like to remind those travelling with their non-restricted firearms on how to prevent the loss of property with a few safety tips and rules.
“During the hunting season, Prince George sees many hunters and firearm enthusiasts travelling through the city. We would like to encourage the public to be mindful of safe storage and transportation of their firearms, whether they are making a quick stop or staying overnight,” says Cst. Jenna Moore, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.
Transportation:
Ensure that your firearm is transported out of sight, either in a locked trunk or lockable compartment.
If the vehicle does not have a locking trunk or compartment, you must make sure they are out of sight inside the locked vehicle. For example, under the back seat or covered with a blanket.
Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transportation.
Storage:
You should not store your firearms in your vehicle overnight.
Instead, bring your firearms into your hotel or temporary residence with you and place them out of sight and store them unloaded.
Attach a secure locking device, such as a trigger lock or cable lock, remove the bolt so that the firearm cannot be fired or lock the firearms in a container that is difficult to break into.
You must also store the ammunition separately from the firearm or in the same locked container as the firearm, if you are traveling with a locking gun case.
Decals or stickers on your vehicle that advertise that you own or like guns could make it more likely that you will become a target of theft. Consider removing these decals or else take all necessary precautions to make sure you are traveling with and storing your firearms securely.
For more information on the Regulations on Storage, Display, Transportation and Handling of Firearms by Individuals, visit the Justice Laws Website.
You can also view more Firearms Safety Tips on the RCMP website.
Constable Jenna Moore
Media Relations Officer
Prince George RCMP
princegeorge_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
250-561-3300
ANSWERS ON PG 25
1. What is the birthstone for October?
2. October derives its name from which Latin number?
3. Which flower is associated with October?
4. Who was assassinated on October 31, 1984?
5. What awareness month is October?
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20)
Any details you have been taking care of or working on since early August, which could include a health regime, will now allow you to get out and about a bit more to early November. You could be quite happy to alter your spending patterns this week, especially if you have been spending more than usual over the last month
LEO (July 23-August 22)
Now can be the start of a busy month of involvement with others which could involve some challenges where their expectations are concerned. Put your energies, up to early November, into whatever you consider a solid foundation to get into place. This might require winding up a financial commitment by early next year.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov21)
Mars, your ruling planet, moves into your sign this week where it will remain until 4th November. Your energy level can pick up, as well as your self confidence. You could also become motivated or perhaps encouraged by someone else to get rid of the old so that you can completely restructure the way things have been for a very long time.
GEMINI (May
21-June 20)
Something out of the ordinary could appeal to you this week making you realise that it could transform your life in the long term. You could see that old ways involving certain obligations need to come to an end. Mid next year is when you can fully move ahead. Up to early November you have the opportunity to put better routines in place.
VIRGO (August 23-Sept.22)
The Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign this week giving you a second chance in a month at new beginnings this year, though this time it is more about endings of commitments involving others. This can generate a significant turning point in the next 6 months. You can be more forthright with your thoughts and conversations to early November.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21)
A situation either with friends or a group of people at work or personally could begin to become less combative and more about getting deserved recognition. This could be the beginning of restructuring commitments that have been in place for a long time. It may take until February for this to be entirely settled. Find time to yourself to think things over to early November.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
You are moving into a stage of commitment to early November when it comes to whatever you have been considering in relation to the future since August. Over the next month you could see a better way of doing things that would give you more freedom as well as control over your own situation. This can be extremely positive
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
The more you have worked on getting a good foundation in place since August, the more you can enjoy the results to early November. This could include home and family matters. You could get some recognition for your efforts this week. Don’t be put under pressure to take on more than is fair. Bring this sort of behaviour to an end. . .
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)
You and others could begin to see yourself in a new light over the next month after your new 2 year personal cycle that has been establishing itself since August. There is much opportunity now to create a future with greater independence or the ability to do things your way. Finances can or might need to take a new path up to early November.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Your attention can now turn to your priorities in life up to early November. This could lead to making a decision you haven’t necessarily expected to make to let something go that you had considered important as part of your future. This can be tied to your health and general well being as well as what you handle on a regular basis. It won’t fully settle until mid 2026.
ARIES
The Solar Eclipse this week can bring up a powerful situation between yourself and others when it comes to personal commitments expected of you. Something needs to come to an end over the next 6 months. A different view of where you need to head in the long term can take shape up to early November. You need to act on it.
(March 21-April 20)
A different level of focus could start to develop with other people over the next month. You might find the expectations of others rather challenging up to early November. There could be some inkling of it this week but best to avoid getting into any argument as they can be both secretive and rebellious. Have patience.
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Answer on Pg. 34
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