Firearms and Other Weapons

Student Worksheet
1. There are two types of possession of an item outlined in the Criminal Code. The first is
“actual” (personal) for which a person has knowledge, consent and direct control over
an item. The second is “constructive” possession for which a person has knowledge,
consent and indirect control over something. What is the section and subsection for this
definition?

Section and sub-section____________

2. Describe four types of firearms that are not considered firearms for the purpose of
section 91 (unauthorized possession of a firearm)? Refer to section 84(3).

a. ___________________________________

b. ___________________________________

c. ___________________________________

d. ___________________________________

3. Describe the types of offences under section 84(3) that specify that some firearms are
not considered firearms under Part 3.

________________________________________________________________________

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4. Does section 85(1) apply to someone who uses a firearm while committing a break-in
under section 348(1)? How about Robbery (s. 344)? Explain your answer.

________________________________________________________________________

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5. What charge would you lay for someone who was reckless in his handling of a firearm so
that people, including himself, were placed in danger?

___________________________________________ Section __________________

Is this an indictable, hybrid (dual) or summary conviction offence?

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6. What charge would you lay against a person who did not take reasonable precautions in
their storage of firearms and thus placed people at risk?

___________________________________________ Section __________________

7. What weapon possession charge would you lay for someone who brandished a tire iron
during a road rage incident? In this case, no one was assaulted.

Section ____________________

8. List 3 firearms prohibited under the regulations (make and model).

a. _______________________________________________

b. _______________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________

9. List 3 firearms that are restricted under the regulations (make and model).

a. _______________________________________________

b. _______________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________

10. List 3 prohibited weapons (not firearms) that are listed in the regulations.

a. _______________________________________________

b. _______________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________

11. List 3 prohibited devices that are listed in the regulations.

a. _______________________________________________

b. _______________________________________________

c. ______________________________________________

12. List 3 examples of prohibited ammunition from the regulations.

a. ______________________________________________

b. ______________________________________________

c. ______________________________________________

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Search Authorities
13. Searches for weapons without warrant as evidence of an offence:

a. What section in Part 3 of the Criminal Code authorizes a search without a

warrant for weapons when an offence has been committed?

_______________________

b. What types of weapons or articles may be searched for?

__________________________________________________________

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c. In this section, a police officer may search what 3 categories of places or things.
What are they?

i. _______________________________

ii. _______________________________

iii. _______________________________

d. A search without warrant is only authorized under exigent circumstances. What

do exigent circumstances mean? (From class)

i. Reasonable suspicion that someone’s safety is at risk

ii. Reasonable grounds to believe evidence will be lost, destroyed or