Canadian Criminal Sentencing/Offences/Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

Legislation Unauthorized possession of firearm 91. ... Punishment (3) Every person who commits an offence under subsection (1) or (2) (a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years; or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction. ... R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 91; 1991, c. 28, s. 7, c. 40, ss. 5, 36; 1995, c. 22, s. 10, c. 39, s. 139; 2008, c. 6, s. 4; 2012, c. 6, s. 2. CCC Application Principles Factors Ancillary Orders Weapons Prohibition Forfeiture of weapon (if seized by police) DNA Order Recommended Probationary Terms no possession of weapons, explosives or ammunition Case Digests R v Trecartin, 2012 NBQB 162 - 12 months - found in possession of a shotgun, handgun, and assault rifle--guns found locked away R. v. Veranski, 2010 BCCA 211 -- 21 month CSO -- 9 mm CA semi automatic pistol; 38 years old; no criminal record--arrested carrygin a bag with a firearm--ammo in the magazine and chamber Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm