Possession, careless storage, pointing, discharging and trafficking — the Criminal Code firearm and weapons offences, and what the Crown has to prove about the gun itself.
The Bag Under the Seat2021Currie v R — Possession of a firearm while prohibited (s. 117.01) and related firearm offences · Court of Appeal of New Brunswick
Over the Waist-High Fence2019R v Le — Ten firearm, drug and related offences (Criminal Code; CDSA) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Backpack in the Alley2024R v Sabiston — Firearm offences arising from possession of a loaded sawed-off shotgun · Supreme Court of Canada (Saskatchewan)
The Trunk on the Highway2025R v Ramdeo — Possession of an imitation firearm for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88(1)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Backpack on the Ground2026R v McGuinness — Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm (s. 95(1)) · Provincial Court of British Columbia
The Noise Complaint2014R v MacDonald — Possession of a loaded restricted firearm (s. 95(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (Nova Scotia)
The Carving Knife2025R v McCrae — Possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88(1)) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
Canada Day at the Lake2026R v Gallagher — Pointing a firearm (s. 87(1)), discharging a firearm (s. 244.2), aggravated assault (s. 268(2)) · Court of Appeal for British Columbia
The Letters From Inside2024R v Cubitt — Unauthorized possession (s. 91(1)), possession knowing it unauthorized (s. 92(1)), transferring a firearm (s. 99(2)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
Two Prints on a Shotgun2024R v Dhillon — Possession of a firearm with an altered serial number (s. 108(1)(d)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)), robbery and related firearm counts · Provincial Court of British Columbia
The Man in the Green Coat2025R v Buchanan — Possession of a prohibited firearm with readily accessible ammunition (s. 95), possession without a registration certificate, carrying a concealed weapon (s. 90) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
For the Lounge2024R v Allison — Conspiracy to traffic in firearms and offering a restricted firearm for sale (ss. 99/100) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Shot in the Ceiling2025LeClair v R — Attempted murder with a firearm (s. 239(1)), discharging a firearm with intent (s. 244(1)), pointing a firearm (s. 87(1)), unauthorized possession (s. 91(1)), careless storage (s. 86(2)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · New Brunswick Court of Appeal
The Men Who Were Not There2024R v Vivian — Intentional discharge of a restricted firearm (s. 244.2(3)) and possession offences · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Threat in the Range2004R v Kerr — Possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88) · Supreme Court of Canada (Alberta)
The Glock in the Duplex2024R v Dupray — Possession of a loaded restricted firearm without authorization (s. 95(1)) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
The Gun Without a Magazine2025R v Donawa — Multiple firearm offences turning on the definition of 'firearm' (s. 2) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
From the Porch2026R v Munroe — Reckless discharge of a restricted or prohibited firearm (s. 244.2) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Air Pistol on Video2013R v Dunn — Pointing a firearm (s. 87), careless handling (s. 86), weapon for a dangerous purpose (s. 88), concealed weapon (s. 90) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Shotgun by the Bed2023R v Hamouth — Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (s. 95(1)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Warning Shot2026R v Hegyi — Careless use of a firearm (s. 86(1)) and possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88(1)) · Provincial Court of British Columbia
Two Rounds Into the Ceiling2023R v Ratt — Discharging a firearm into or at a place (s. 244.2(1)(a)) · Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
The Overdose Call2025R v Wilson — Firearm offences including ss. 86(2), 88, 90, 91(1), 92(1), 94, 95(1), 99(3) and 117.01(1) · Supreme Court of Canada (Saskatchewan)
The Bag That Never Left Him2024R v Aronson — Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (s. 95(1)), prohibited weapon (s. 91(2)), careless storage (s. 86(1)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
Is It Real?2026R v Al-Gburi — Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (s. 95(2)), possession knowing it unauthorized (s. 92(3)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(3)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
Whose Backpack2026Charette c R — Possession offences under ss. 92(1), 94(1), 95(2) and possession of an imitation weapon (s. 88(2)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · Cour d'appel du Québec
Nobody Saw the Gun2007R v Steele — Using a firearm in the commission of an indictable offence (s. 85(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
The Revolver and the Question2009R v Grant — Possession of a firearm for the purpose of transferring it (s. 100(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Casino Tape2025R v Meier — Pointing a firearm (s. 87), possession offences (ss. 92, 94, 95), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)), discharge with intent (s. 244(1)) · Court of Appeal of Manitoba
Just Over Her Head2025R v Baptiste — Pointing a firearm (s. 87) and recklessly discharging a firearm (s. 244.2(1)) · Court of Appeal for British Columbia
Six Counts, Five Guns2024R v Saunders — Careless storage of a firearm (s. 86) and multiple possession counts · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Rifle on the Train1993R v Felawka — Carrying a concealed weapon (then s. 89(1), now s. 90) · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
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