Weapons and Firearms Offences: Difference between revisions
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There are also several offence that include a weapon as an essential element: | There are also several offence that include a weapon as an essential element: | ||
* [[Assault with a Weapon (Offence)|Assault with a Weapon]] (267) | * [[Assault with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm (Offence)|Assault with a Weapon]] (267) | ||
* Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon | * [[Assault Peace Officer (Offence)|Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon]] (270 to 270.02) | ||
* Sexual Assault with a Weapon | * [[Sexual Assault with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm (Offence)|Sexual Assault with a Weapon]] (272(1)) | ||
* [[Robbery (Offence)|Robbery with a Firearm]] | * [[Robbery (Offence)|Robbery with a Firearm]] | ||
==Defences== | ==Defences== | ||
* [[Persons Exempted from Firearm Offences]] | * [[Persons Exempted from Firearm Offences]] | ||
Revision as of 16:19, 25 February 2018
Introduction
Firearms and other weapon offences is set out in Part III of the Criminal Code.
Lawful possession of firearms is governed by the Firearms Act.
On April 5, 2012, the Long-Gun Registry was eliminated removing the requirement that non-restricted firearms be registered.
Weapons
Firearms
- Use of Firearm in Commission of an Offence (85)
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm (86)
- Pointing a Firearm (87)
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (88)
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon (90)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (91)
- Possession of Unauthorized Firearm (92)
- Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm (95)
- Weapons Trafficking (99, 100)
- Possession of a Weapon Contrary to an Order (117.01)
There are also several offence that include a weapon as an essential element:
- Assault with a Weapon (267)
- Assault Peace Officer with a Weapon (270 to 270.02)
- Sexual Assault with a Weapon (272(1))
- Robbery with a Firearm
Defences
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