[8] 7 - Possession of an Illegal Weapon

Possession of a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 weapon, weapon accessory, or device.

Additionally, all firearms require serial numbers to be associated and registered with the NCIC/CAD. Altering, removing, or possessing a firearm without an associated valid serial number is an offense under this code and is to be charged under the class 1 weapon sentence.

Class 1

• Silencers

• Suppressors

• Bump Stocks

Class 2

• Automatic weapons

• Machine guns

• Short-barreled shotgun

• Short-barreled rifle

Exception: Class 2 weapons may be possessed/owned by a licensed gun store. Class 2 weapons may not be sold. If the gun store has a certified gun range, the weapon may be fired.

Class 3

• Explosive Devices

• Improvised Explosive Devices

• Grenades

• Pipe Bombs

• Missiles

• Rockets

• Large-caliber Projectile weapons & launchers

Class 3 weapons may be prosecuted as either a regular or federal offence, but not both.

Class 4

• Incendiary Ammunition

• Explosive Ammunition

• Armor Piercing Ammunition

Class 4 weapons may be prosecuted as either a regular or federal offence, but not both.

Violation of this is a Felony Class 1 Weapon Sentence: 150 Seconds

Class 2 Weapon Sentence: 300 Seconds

Class 3 & 4 Weapon Sentence: 500 Seconds

Wobbler

This offence is a wobbler charge. This means that it may be either a Federal Charge or a Regular Charge depending on the nature of the crime, as specified above.

The following groups are exempt from this code.

• Law Enforcement

• Federal Law Enforcement

• Military Personnel and National Guardsmen