What the law says
- Maximum
- 10 years
- Mandatory minimum
- No mandatory minimum
- Kind of offence
- Firearms
Indictable only in current text. Mandatory minimums repealed by S.C. 2022, c. 15 (Bill C-5).
Read the statute on the Justice Laws website
15 cases with this offence
- May 21, 2026
R. v. MacDougall, 2026 NSSC 169Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Fraud over $5,000; Fraud $5,000 or under; Identity theft; Use, trafficking or possession of forged document; Identity fraud (personation); Forgery, Halifax. Justice James L. Chipman 4.5 years (54 months) global custody across 19 counts, less 558.5 days enhanced remand credit - 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 - 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 4 years global: 4 years for possession for the purpose of trafficking, with concurrent firearms sentences of 2 to 3 years - October 22, 2025
R v. Caldi, 2025 NSSC 426Aggravated assault; Assaulting a peace officer with a weapon or causing bodily harm; Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Breach of a release order, Halifax. Justice Patrick J. Duncan 9 years' imprisonment (6 years aggravated assault, plus 18 months, 6 months and 1 year consecutive), less 2 years 8 months' credit; 6 years 4 months remaining - August 29, 2025
R. v. Tregear, 2025 BCSC 1834Aggravated assault; Pointing a firearm; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Discharging a firearm with intent, Sooke. Justice Sharon Matthews 7 years in custody (concurrent sentences), less 30 days credit - July 15, 2025
R. v. Rahiman, 2025 BCSC 1375Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Discharging a firearm with intent, Nanaimo. Justice Robin A. M. Baird 5 years and 6 months in custody (concurrent 3 years and 1 year on the firearm possession counts) - 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 1,357 days in custody, less 627 days' credit for pre-sentence custody (730 days remaining), then 24 months probation - 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 - September 12, 2024
R. v. Sekulich, 2024 BCSC 1826Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order, Nakusp. Justice Lindsay M. Lyster 2 years less a day conditional sentence (12 months and 12 months less a day consecutive), then 18 months probation - April 6, 2023
R. v. Nazarek, 2023 BCSC 722Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Failure to attend court; Breach of a release order; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking, Fort St. John. Justice Andrew P. A. Mayer- Below the Crown's ask
- On release at the time
12 years imprisonment (13 reduced by 1 for totality) less 683 days credit; DNA order, lifetime weapons prohibition, CDSA forfeiture - 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 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 - March 17, 2022
R. v. Cox, 2022 NSSC 95Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Breach of a probation order; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm, Bridgewater. Justice Diane Rowe- Below the Crown's ask
- On release at the time
6 years and 6 months' imprisonment (federal), less 129 days' pre-sentence credit - March 10, 2022
R. v. Grace, 2022 BCSC 475Careless use or storage of a firearm; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm, Vernon. Justice Jasmin Z. Ahmad Two years less a day conditional sentence (house arrest for one year, then curfew), concurrent 90-day CSOs on other counts; s. 109 prohibition - December 22, 2021
R. v. Robicheau, 2021 NSPC 62Careless use or storage of a firearm; Carrying a concealed weapon; Possession 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; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm, Dartmouth. Judge Theodore K. Tax- Below the Crown's ask
- On release at the time
15 months imprisonment, satisfied by pre-sentence custody credit (time served), then 2 years probation - August 19, 2021
R. v. C.P.W., 2021 NSSC 253Sexual interference; Making child sexual abuse material; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, Yarmouth. Justice Pierre L. Muise 4 years and 7 months (1,673 days) consecutive: 1,278 days sexual interference, 365 days making child pornography, 30 days firearm; less 21 days credit