Quote Originally Posted by markH View Post
Whether they are allowed to do it is neither here nor there........ THEY DO do it. As with all all government agencies they make a decision and "stick to their guns" with unlimited resources behind them.

It's then down to the shooter to argue his case and risk a fortune in legal fees. The shooting organisations do help but unfortunately they too have limited finances and nothing like the political clout of your NRA.
Mark H is absolutely right Jim.
There is nothing in the firearms act that states you need a steel cabinet to store your guns, but you will not get a firearm or shotgun certificate without one.