Weapons Offences
S=Summary H=Hybrid I=Indictable
Offence description | Criminal Code Section | S/H/I | Minimum penalty | Discharge available | Maximum Penalty (S) | Maximum Penalty (I) |
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Careless storage or use or handling of firearm | 86 | H | yes | 6 mos./$5,000 fine | 2 yrs. (1st offence); 5 yrs. (subsequent offence) | |
Pointing a firearm | 87 | H | yes | 6 mos./$5,000 fine | 5 yrs. | |
Weapons dangerous | 88 | H | yes | 6 mos./$5,000 fine | 10 yrs. | |
Carrying concealed weapon | 90 | H | yes | 6 mos./$5,000 fine | 5 yrs. | |
Unauthorized possession of firearm | 91 | H | yes | 6 mos./$5,000 fine | 5 yrs. | |
Possession of firearm knowing possession unauthorized | 92 | I | 1 yr. for 2d offence; 2 yrs. less a day for 3d | yes (first offence only) | 10 yrs. | |
Possession of restricted weapon with ammunition | 95* | H | 3 yrs.for 1st offence;5 yrs. for 2d(indictment only) | yes (summary conviction only) | 1 yr./$5,000 fine | 10 yrs. |