Canadian Firearms Laws

This document contains sections of the Canadian Criminal Code which pertain to the ownership and use of firearms in Canada as of 1995/01/01.

I have taken the scanned Criminal Code of Canada as scanned by Skeeter Abell, corrected some "scan-o's" split it into manageable-sized pieces, created a table-of-contents, and formatted the text for HTML. There are probably still some errors due to misformatting on my part, or scan-o's, by the OCR software. If you see anything of that ilk in this archive, please email me.

I'm hoping to put in the cross-reference links someday, but not anytime soon (as of 1995/02/27). If anyone would like to assist me in this, feel free to contact me.

• Section 2
: Definition--"Weapon".
• Section 11
: Definition--"Shall".
• Section 34
: Self-Defense Against Unprovoked Assault--Extent of justification.
• Section 40
: Defence of Dwelling.
• Section 84
: Definitions for Sections 84-114.
• Section 85
: Use of Firearm During Commission of Offence, etc.--Sentences to be served consecutively.
• Section 86
: Pointing a Firearm--Careless handling of firearm--Storage, etc. of firearms.
• Section 87
: Possession of Weapon or Imitation.
• Section 88
: Possession of Weapon while Attending Public Meeting.
• Section 89
: Carrying Concealed Weapon.
• Section 90
: Possession of Prohibited Weapon--Prohibited weapon in motor vehicle--Classification of persons--Saving provision--Idem--Large-capacity cartridge magazines.
• Section 90.1
: Refusal and Notification--Request for reference to judge--Hearing--Burden of proof--Order--Appeal--Definition of "appeal court".
• Section 91
: Possession of Unregistered Restricted Weapon--Possession elsewhere than place authorized--Restricted weapon in motor vehicle--Saving provision--Idem--Idem--Idem.
• Section 91.1
: Amnesty Periods--Idem.
• Section 92
: Members of Forces, Peace Officers, etc.--Museums.
• Section 93
: Transfer of Firearm to Person Under 18--Saving provision.
• Section 94
: Wrongful Delivery of Firearms, etc.
• Section 95
: Transporting or Delivering Prohibited Weapon--Saving Provision--Exception--Saving Provision--Idem.
• Section 95.1
: Making Automatic Firearm.
• Section 96
: Delivery of Restricted Weapon to Person Without Permit--Saving Provision--Importation.
• Section 97
: Delivery of Firearm to Person Without Firearms Acquisition Certificate--Saving Provision--Acquisition of firearms acquisition certificate--Saving Provision.
• Section 98
: Members of Forces, Peace Officers, etc.--Importation, etc., Museums.
• Section 99
: Exceptions.
• Section 100
: Order Prohibiting Possession of Firearms, etc.--Where order not to be made--Criteria--Reasons--Discretionary order prohibiting possession of firearms, etc.--Duration of Order--Definition of "release from imprisonment"--Application for order of prohibition--Fixing date for hearing and notice--Hearing of application and dispostition--Hearing of reference and disposition--Revocation on Order--Idem--Where hearing may proceed ex parte--Appeal to appeal court in certain cases--Definitions--"Appeal Court"--"Provincial Court Judge"--Possession of firearm, ammunition, etc., while prohibited by order--Defence.
• Section 101
: Search and Siezure--Disposition--"Dwelling-House".
• Section 102
: Seizure--Exception--Immediate supervision--Return--Forfeiture.
• Section 103
: Application for Warrant to Seize--Seizure without warrant--Return to justice--Where certificate was seized--Application for disposition--Ex parte hearing--Hearing of application--Finding and order of court--Where no finding or application--Restriction of authorization, etc.--Appeal--Definitions--"Appeal court"--"Justice"--Possession while prohibited by order.
• Section 104
: Finding Weapon--Lost weapon, etc.--Tampering with serial number--Exception--Evidence--Punishment.
• Section 105
: Record of Transaction in Weapons or Firearms, etc.--Requirements--Firearms Acquisiton certificate--Exception--Report of loss, destruction or theft--Form of report--Permit to carry on business--Application--Statement of Location-Each location separate--Handling, secure storage, etc.--Idem--Handling and transportation--Punishment.
• Section 106
: Consideration of Application and Issuance of Firearms Acquisiton Certificate--Appearance and photograph--Exception for renewals--Where no certificate may be issued--Notice--Where prohibition ordered--Coming in force of para.(2)(c)--Deemed notice--Notice to be given--Material to accompany notice--Reference to provincial court judge--Application for firearms acquisition certificate--no civil liability--Further information--Investigation--Limitation--Form of and term for certificate--Exception--Validity of certificate--Refusal--Burden of proof--Hearing of reference and disposition--Appeal to appeal court in certain cases--Definition of "appeal court".
• Section 107
: Firearms Acquisiton Certificate for Other Persons--Application.
• Section 108
: Agreements with Provinces.
• Section 109
: Application for Registration Certificate--Permit to convey--Limitation--Idem--Distribution of copies of application--Matters to be reported to Commissioner--Registration certificate--Limitation.
• Section 109.1
: Registration Certificate for Other Persons.
• Section 110
: Permit to Carry Restrict Weapon--Limitation--Temporary permit to carry--Permit to transport restricted weapon--Temporary storage permit--Contents of permit--Permit to convey restricted weapon--Validity of permit--Idem--Where no fee payable and fee for business permits--Permit to carry on business--Permits for persons hunting as a way of life--Permit to person between 12 and 18 years of age--Idem--where no fee payable and fee for business permits--Validity of permit--Form and conditions of permits.
• Section 111
: Agreements with Provinces.
• Section 112
: Revocation of Certificate--Revocation of permit--Revocation of authorization--Refusal to issue a certificate--Refusal to issue a permit--Notice to be given--Disposal of restricted weapons, etc.--Idem--Appeal--Service of notice of appeal--Appellant as witness--Disposition of appeal--Burden on applicant--Appeal to appeal court--Definitions--"Appeal Court"--"Provincial court judge".
• Section 113
: False Statements to Procure Firearms Acquisition Certificate, Etc.--Tampering with firearms acquisition certificate, registration certificate of permit--Failure to comply with conditions of permit--Failure to deliver up firearms acquisition certificate, etc.
• Section 114
: Registry to be Maintained--Information to be submitted to Commissioner--Idem.
• Section 115
: Onus on the Accused--Firearms acquisition certificate, etc., as evidence.
• Section 116
: Regulations--Tabling of regulations--Definition of "sitting day".
• Section 117
: Report to Parliament.