Weapons Dangerous | Gun Charges | Penalties

Weapons Offences

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Offence description	Criminal Code Section	S/H/I	Minimum penalty	Discharge available	Maximum Penalty (S)	Maximum Penalty (I)
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.