Know the rules about owning, handling and storing firearms

Criminal Law /
Céline Dostaler
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While it is legal for properly licensed adult Canadians to own certain types of firearms, there are limits on how they are purchased, used, stored and handled. These rules are set out in the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act, with a variety of charges possible for those who don’t heed the regulations. The Acts governing firearms are ever-changing, which is why you should retain an experienced defence counsel if you are charged with any weapons offence. To read more, click here.