Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(2) A category A or category B firearm may be on permanent display if—
(a) it is locked securely in a padlocked rack which is permanently attached to a wall;
(b) it is securely attached to the rack by means of a stainless steel cable that—
(i) is not less than 3 mm in diameter;
(ii) passes through the trigger guard; and
(iii) is securely fixed at the end that is not attached to the rack by a padlock of an appropriate strength; and
(c) when business ceases for the day, a security grille metal shutter, the rods of which are not less than 5 mm in diameter, is fixed to the rack with padlocks of appropriate strength at each end.
(3) A category C or category H firearm shall, unless being inspected by a customer, be securely locked in a metal safe or a concrete or brick safe of a type described in subregulation 39 (3).
(4) Any perimeter doors of premises on which any firearms are stored shall be of solid construction, securely hinged in stout framework and fitted with a mortice or a deadlock.
(5) Any perimeter window or skylight of premises on which any firearms are stored shall be fitted with a security grille.
(6) The premises on which any firearms are stored shall be fitted with an intruder alarm—
(a) that includes—
(i) a space movement detector that uses a microwave, passive infra-red, ultrasonic or similar system of detection; and
(ii) an external noise maker that sounds when the alarm is activated;
(b) is connected to the mains power with a battery backup in case of power failure; and
(c) in the case of premises that include a shopfront—is monitored directly by a private security company.