[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.

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

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