Overview 

This standard is about storing weapons, ammunition and propellantscomplying with legislation and protocols.

This standard is about creating a safe and secure storage system where each weapon, ammunition and propellants can be accounted for at all times..

Performance criteria 

You must be able to: 

1. create a safe and secure storage system where each weapon, ammunition and explosives can be accounted for at all times
2. confirm that the system created for safe and secure storage is appropriate for the level of resources contained
3. provide documentation on the safe and legal storage of all weapons, ammunition and propellants
4. verify that all licenses, certificates, and insurances are current and valid
5. identify what each license holder is entitled to do to comply with legislation and protocols
6. maintain adequate and safe working practice and measures at all times
7. provide documentation as to who is liable and responsible for storage
8. confirm that the enforcing authorities have approved the alarm and security systems and that this information has been passed to the relevant bodies
9. take all aspects of risk assessment and   management into account and provide documentation to this effect when required to do so

Knowledge and understanding

You need to know and understand:

1. the nature of the weapons, ammunition and propellants you are storing and the legislation and protocols around keeping them
2. the legislation, licences, insurances and Health and Safetyrequirementsfor the weapons, ammunition and propellants you are storing
3. how to create and maintain a secure system for storing weapons, ammunition and propellants
4. the importance of all licenses being verified and current
5. the alarm systems necessary to ensure maximum security
6. how to liaise with the production as to the storage of weapons, ammunition and propellants
7. the liaison protocols with local firearms officers and other relevant authorities
8. how to undertake and document a risk assessment