WEAPONS :

Offences related to firearms and other weapons include all activities related to the trafficking, possession and use of weapons.

Here are a few examples from the

canadian criminal code :

WEAPON TRAFFICKING

- Every person commits an offence who manufactures or transfers, even for no consideration, or offers to manufacture or transfer a prohibited firearm, a restricted firearm, a non-restricted firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, ammunition or prohibited ammunition knowing that he is not authorized to do so under the Firearms Act, any other Act of Parliament or their regulations.

CARRYING A WEAPON IN A DANGEROUS DRAWING

- Every person commits an offence who carries or has in his possession any weapon, imitation weapon, prohibited device, ammunition or prohibited ammunition for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an offence.

NEGLIGENT USE

- Every person commits an offence who, without lawful excuse, uses, carries, handles, ships, transports or stores a firearm, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition or prohibited ammunition in a careless manner or without taking sufficient precautions for the safety of others.

The consequences of a charge related to firearms and other weapons can be serious for an individual. You need to be well supported in this ordeal, and tenaciously defended.

We advise you to contact our team of experienced lawyers to ensure you are fully protected.