Weapon Offences
Are brass knuckles legal in Canada?
Brass knuckles are classified as banned weapons under section 84(1) of the Criminal Code and its regulations. This article delves into the legal intricacies surrounding brass knuckles, exploring their classification, the implications of their use in self-defence, the prohibition on possession, associated penalties, and the importance of legal representation when facing charges. What weapons are classified as brass knuckles? Brass knuckles, commonly known ...
Unsafe Storage of a Firearm Laws in Canada
Unsafe storage of a firearm is under section 86 of the Criminal Code alongside other offences related to carrying, handling, shipping, and/or transporting a firearm. Section 86 dictates that all such acts related to a firearm (storing, carrying, handling, etc.) must be exercised with care and with regard for public safety, otherwise one can be subject to criminal liability. Unsafe storage of a firearm ...
Weapons Trafficking Laws in Canada
Weapons trafficking is covered under s. 99(2) of the Criminal Code, found in Part III. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons.” Section 99(1) sets out the offence as involving a person manufacturing, transferring, or offering to manufacture or transfer one of the following: a prohibited firearm, a restricted firearm, a non-restricted firearm, a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, any ammunition ...
Possession for Purpose of Weapons Trafficking Laws in Canada Explained
Possession for purpose of weapons trafficking is covered under s. 100(2) of the Criminal Code found in Part III. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons”. A possession for purpose of weapons trafficking charge occurs when an individual possesses a prohibited, restricted, or non-restricted firearm, weapon, device or ammunition with the intention of transferring it or offering it for transfer to another, while knowing ...
False Statements Respecting Firearms Laws in Canada Explained
False statements respecting firearms is covered under s. 107(2) of the Criminal Code found in Part III. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons”. A false statement respecting firearms charge occurs when an individual knowingly makes a false report regarding the loss, destruction or theft of a prohibited, restricted or non-restricted firearm, weapon, device, ammunition or licence, to a peace officer or firearms officer. ...
Tampering With Firearm Serial Number Laws in Canada Explained
What is a tampering with firearm serial number charge? A tampering with firearm serial number charge is covered under s. 108 of the Criminal Code found in Part III. Part III covers “Firearms and Other Weapons”. A tampering with firearm serial number charge can occur in two ways. Firstly, it can occur when a person either alters, defaces or removes a serial number from ...
Offensive Volatile Substances Laws in Canada Explained
What is an offensive volatile substances charge? Offensive volatile substances are covered under s.178 of the Criminal Code found in Part V. Part V covers “Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct.” Offensive volatile substances are a summary offence. This offence was repealed in 2018. An offensive volatile substances offence applies to everyone except a peace officer. This offence occurs when a person deposits, ...
Offensive Weapons and Explosives on Aircraft Laws in Canada Explained
What is a charge of Offensive weapons and explosives on an aircraft? Offensive weapons and explosives on an aircraft is covered under 78 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Offensive weapons and explosives on an aircraft occurs when a person, other than a peace officer authorized by law in the execution of his/her duty, knowingly brings an offensive weapon or explosive substance onto ...
