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==General==
* [[Possession of Firearms Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
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{{SCaseLong|''R v Nadon'', <br> [http://canlii.ca/t/grw07 2016 ONSC 3518] (CanLII){{perONSC|Kurke J}} |ON|SC| {{JailY|2}} (pointing x2)<br> 1 year (threats)<br> 1 year (confinement)<br> {{JailY|3}} (loaded firearm)<br> {{JailY|10}} (attempt murder w firearm)<br> 1 year (breach) <br> {{JailY|3}} (prohib order)| The offender shot the victim 14 times and left him paralyzed relating to a confrontation between the two over a debt.  }}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Horsley'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/fz34c 2013 ONCJ 310] (CanLII){{perONCJ|Bhabha J}}| ON|PC|{{JailY|5.5}}| offender possessed one handgun with serial number removed and a "zip" gun.}}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Duhamel'', <br>[http://canlii.ca/t/fwd1j 2013 ONSC 1340] (CanLII){{perONSC|KL Campbell J}} |ON|SC| {{JailY|7}} | Offender in possession of loaded handgun with serial number removed as well as 120+ gram of cocaine}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Wong''<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/ftp4w 2012 ONCA 767] (CanLII){{TheCourtONCA}} |ON|CA| {{JailY|3}}| drugs and guns}}
 
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==Section 87: Pointing a Firearm==
{{OffencesBoxMini|Pointing a Firearm}}
 
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{{SCaseLong|''R v Clayton'', <br>[http://canlii.ca/t/g2r9j 2014 ABCA 27] (CanLII){{TheCourtABCA}}|AB|CA | {{JailY|11}} | pointed firearm at 6 people. Held person hostage with a firearm.}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Sousa'', <br> [http://canlii.ca/t/fnp8d 2011 ONSC 6463] (CanLII){{perONSC| MacDonnell  J}}|ON|SC| {{JailM|12}} |}}
 
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==Section 91: Unauthorized Possession of Firearm==
{{OffencesBoxMini|Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm}}
 
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{{SCaseLong|''R v Fontaine'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/g7hmw 2014 MBQB 119] (CanLII){{perMBQB|Suche J}}|MB|SC | {{JailM|12}} | killed friend using unauthorized weapon}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Greening'', <br>[http://canlii.ca/t/fw1w6 2013 CanLII 5319] (NL PC){{perNLPC|Gorman J}}|NL|PC | {{JailM|6}} (stun gun)<br> {{JailM|18}} (global) | attempting to import stun guns and brass knuckles}}
 
{{SCaseLong| R v Drake <br>[2012] NJ 30 (NLPC){{NOCANLII}}|NL|PC | {{JailD|30}} (weapon)<br> {{JailM|16}} (global) |possession of drugs for purpose of trafficking, possession of brass knuckles}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Andall'',<br> [2011] OJ 3523 (ONSC){{NOCANLII}} |ON|SC| {{JailM|6}} | possession of a stun gun}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Ash'',<br>[http://canlii.ca/t/2fprr 2010 BCCA 604] (CanLII), [2010] BCJ No. 2750 (C.A.){{perBCCA|Saunders JA}}|BC|CA| {{JailM|12}} |Offender convicted of drug offences and possession of a stun gun.}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Trecartin'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/fr97f 2012 NBQB 162] (CanLII){{perNBQB| McLellan J}}|NB|SC| {{JailM|12}} |found in possession of a shotgun, handgun, and assault rifle--guns found locked away}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Veranski'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/29g6f 2010 BCCA 211] (CanLII){{perBCCA|Prowse JA}}|BC|CA | {{CSOM|21}} | 9 mm CA semi automatic pistol; 38 years old; no criminal record--arrested carrying a bag with a firearm--ammo in the magazine and chamber}}
 
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==Section 92: Possession of Unauthorized Firearm==
{{OffencesBoxMini|Possession of Unauthorized Firearm}}
 
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{{SCaseLong|''R v Adan'', <br> [http://canlii.ca/t/gvcc8 2016 ONSC 6763] (CanLII){{perONSC|Corrick J}} |ON |SC| {{JailM|21}} | The offender pleaded guilty to s. 92(1), 110, and 117.1(1). He was in a vehicle that was shot at. When police responded they found the offender and a friend had tried to dispose of a loaded gun. There was no proof that the offender knew it was loaded. The offender was 28 years old with a record of violence. The judge also ordered a s. 109 Order for 10 years.}}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Holmes''<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/fvm4z 2013 ONSC 302] (CanLII){{perONSC|Farfett J}}|ON|SC|{{JailM|12}} (firearms)<br> {{JailY|2}}(all others) |The offender was convicted poss'n of wpn, carrying a concealed weapon (pepper spray), poss'n of firearm while prohibited,  resist arrest, dangerous driving, driving over 80,  poss'n stolen prpty under $5k, and theft prpt under $5k. He was 25 years of age, has a problem with alcohol. He had a lengthy record of offences as a youth.}}
 
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==Section 95: Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm==
{{OffencesBoxMini|Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm}}
 
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{{SCaseLong|''R v Skinner'', <br> [http://canlii.ca/t/gs6zb 2016 NSCA 54 (CanLII)]{{perNSCA|Saunders JA}} |NS|CA |{{JailY|6.5}}|  }}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Shomonov'', <br> [http://canlii.ca/t/gs3s2 2016 ONSC 4015] (CanLII){{perONSC|McCombs J}} | ON|SC| {{JailM|21}} | The Police responded to a 911 call which leads them to the offender who was in the hospital where he was being treated for accidentally shooting himself. Search of his place revealed that he was a drug dealer. The judge ordered forfeiture of the gun, s. 109 prohibition and DNA Order. Per McCombs J. [post-dates striking down s. 95 minimum] }}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Aubichon'', <br>[http://canlii.ca/t/gk3sm 2015 ABCA 242] (CanLII){{TheCourtABCA}}|AB|CA| {{JailY|7.5}}| }}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Yalahow'', <br> [http://canlii.ca/t/ggt6s 2015 ABCA 116] (CanLII){{perABCA|Picard JA}}|AB|CA| {{JailY|3}} (firearm)<br>3.5 years (trafficking drugs) <br>6 years, 8 months (global)| }}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Ongaro'', <br>[http://canlii.ca/t/g7fn1 2014 BCPC 118] (CanLII){{perBCPC|Hoy J}}|BC|PC|$2500 fine, 10y Prohib | American citizen passing through Canada with his family were searched at the border and found with unlicenced handgun.}}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Jefferson'', <br>[http://canlii.ca/t/g70zt 2014 ONCA 434] (CanLII){{TheCourtONCA}}| ON|CA| {{JailY|10}} | Offender convicted at trial of discharging firearm, possession of a firearm while prohibited, and four counts of breach of probation. The offender's "crime and his circumstances put him at the upper range of the existing range"}}
 
{{SCaseLong|''R v Smickle'',<br>[http://canlii.ca/t/g2r8f 2014 ONCA 49] (CanLII){{TheCourtONCA}} |ON|CA| {{JailM|12}} | Offender already served a 5 month CSO. Trial judge invalidated the 3 year minimum. Offender was taking pictures of himself at home holding the gun when police came in and saw him.}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Johnsrud'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/ftmdz 2012 ABPC 298] (CanLII){{perABPC| Gaschler J}}|AB|PC | {{JailY|5}} | offender pointed unloaded firearm at victim and pulled trigger}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Choken'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/fsbp9 2012 MBPC 44] (CanLII){{perMBPC|MJ Smith J}}|MB|PC | {{JailY|5}} | offender was 19 years old connected to a biker gang, also convicted of drug traffficking}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Frohock'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/23vgp 2009 BCCA 227] (CanLII){{perBCCA|Finch CJ}} |BC|CA| 6 years 8 months after 14 mo remand | found with a loaded sawed-off shotgun; 45-year-old with an extensive record.}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Dickson'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/1tcnh 2007 ABCA 322] (CanLII){{perABCA|Acton J}}| AB|CA|{{JailM|25.5}} | sawed-off shotgun}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Cross'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/1pmfc 2006 CanLII 33193] (ON C.A.){{TheCourt}} |ON|CA| 2 years less a day | 19-year-old;limited record; .45 calibre handgun concealed in the waistband of the offenders' pants.}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Smith'',<br>[http://canlii.ca/t/1p11l 2006 NSCA 95] (CanLII){{perNSCA|Saunders JA}}|NS|CA| {{JailY|2}} | 9mm handgun outside a bedroom; 39 year old with a significant drug addiction; 49 prior convictions}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Syed'',<br> [http://canlii.ca/t/1jvmq 2005 CanLII 4773] (ON C.A.){{TheCourt}}|ON|CA | 2 years less a day | numerous loaded weapons, 590 grams of marijuana}}
 
{{SCaseLong| ''R v Morin''<br>(1993), [http://canlii.ca/t/1dc2w 1993 CanLII 2711] (BC CA), BCJ No. 1477{{perBCCA|Taylor JA}} |BC|CA | {{JailM|4}} | Canadian citizen stopped at border. The search revealed 6 unlicensed guns. The offender was a gun collector.}}
 
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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Weapons Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
* [[Weapons Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
** [[Possession of Weapons Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]
** [[Use of Weapons Offences (Sentencing Cases)]]

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