Contravention of firearm storage regulations

8 cases with this offence

1. April 24, 2026
   R. v. O'Connor, 2026 BCSC 1019Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; Forcible confinement; Robbery; Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Possession of property obtained by crime $5,000 or under; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling, Cranbrook. Justice Maria Morellato

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • No jail for a violent offence
   2 years less a day conditional sentence (house arrest with electronic monitoring), then 3 years probation
2. January 13, 2026
   R. v. Walczak, 2026 BCSC 167Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Possession of a weapon obtained by the commission of an offence; Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon or prohibited device knowing possession is unauthorized; Possession of explosive substance without lawful excuse, Port Alberni. Justice Robin A. M. Baird
   7 years' imprisonment (global) less 987 days' pre-sentence credit
3. December 8, 2025
   R. v. Sohi, 2025 BCSC 2484Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Contravention of firearm storage regulations, New Westminster. Justice Eric V. Gottardi

   • Below the Crown's ask
   4 years global: 4 years for possession for the purpose of trafficking, with concurrent firearms sentences of 2 to 3 years
4. February 21, 2025
   R. v. Chaisson, 2025 NSSC 101Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Contravention of firearm storage regulations, Antigonish. Justice Frank P. Hoskins

   • Below the Crown's ask
   1,357 days in custody, less 627 days' credit for pre-sentence custody (730 days remaining), then 24 months probation
5. February 14, 2025
   R. v. White, 2025 NSSC 54Careless use or storage of a firearm; Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm; Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing, Halifax. Justice Peter P. Rosinski

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   2 years less a day conditional sentence, then 2 years probation
6. October 20, 2023
   R. v. Smith, 2023 NSPC 65Pointing a firearm; Carrying a concealed weapon; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Criminal negligence causing bodily harm, Dartmouth. Judge Theodore K. Tax

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • No jail for a violent offence
   Two years less a day conditional sentence (18 months house arrest, then curfew), then 12 months probation
7. November 30, 2022
   R. v. Wilson, 2022 NSPC 43Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Impaired operation of a conveyance; Failure to stop after an accident; Break and enter a place other than a dwelling-house; Failure to attend court; Breach of an undertaking; Possession of a controlled substance; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence; Possession of break-in instruments, Pictou. Judge Del W. Atwood

   • On release at the time
   5 years imprisonment less 6 months remand credit (54 months to serve); $1,500 in fines, driving prohibition, restitution, DNA and s. 109 orders, forfeiture
8. November 15, 2022
   R. v. Arsenault, 2022 NSSC 325Careless use or storage of a firearm; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Impaired operation of a conveyance; Failure or refusal to provide a sample; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm, Halifax. Justice Scott C. Norton

   • Below the Crown's ask
   4 years 6 months (4 years on s. 95(1) plus 6 months consecutive on s. 117.01, other counts concurrent), two $2,000 fines, 1-year driving prohibition after release, lifetime s. 109 prohibition, DNA

Judges who sentenced this offence

• The Honourable Judge Del W. Atwood1 case, leniency score 44
• The Honourable Justice Eric V. Gottardi1 case
• The Honourable Justice Frank P. Hoskins1 case
• The Honourable Justice Maria Morellato1 case
• The Honourable Justice Peter P. Rosinski1 case, leniency score 22
• The Honourable Justice Robin A. M. Baird1 case, leniency score 27
• The Honourable Justice Scott C. Norton1 case, leniency score 21
• The Honourable Judge Theodore K. Tax1 case, leniency score 45

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