Criminal Offence Penalty Chart

Weapons offences

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S=Summary H=Hybrid I=Indictable

Offence description Criminal Code Section S/H/I Minimum penalty Discharge available Maximum Penalty
(S)		 Maximum Penalty
(I)
Careless storage or use or handling of firearm 86 H   yes 6 mos./$5,000 fine 2 yrs. (1st offence); 5 yrs. (subsequent offence)
Pointing a firearm 87 H   yes 6 mos./$5,000 fine 5 yrs.
Weapons dangerous 88 H   yes 6 mos./$5,000 fine 10 yrs.
Carrying concealed weapon 90 H   yes 6 mos./$5,000 fine 5 yrs.
Unauthorized possession of firearm 91 H   yes 6 mos./$5,000 fine 5 yrs.
Possession of firearm knowing possession unauthorized 92 I 1 yr. for 2d offence; 2 yrs. less a day for 3d yes (first offence only)   10 yrs.
Possession of restricted weapon with ammunition 95 H 3 yrs. for 1st offence; 5 yrs. for 2d (indictment only) yes (summary conviction only) 1 yr./$5,000 fine 10 yrs.

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