Weapons & Firearms Offences
Defence for weapons and firearms charges, including possession, storage, and prohibited-weapon allegations.
Call 24/7 · 519-977-5407Understanding weapons & firearms charges
Weapons and firearms offences — unauthorized possession, possession for a dangerous purpose, careless storage, and offences involving prohibited or restricted weapons — are treated severely by Canadian courts, and convictions commonly carry weapons prohibition orders on top of any other penalty.
Many of these cases begin with a search: of a vehicle, a home, or a person. How that search happened is often the heart of the defence, alongside what the Crown can actually prove about knowledge, control, and the legal character of the item itself.
How We Defend
Challenge the search and seizure that produced the weapon
Contest knowledge and control — presence is not possession
Examine the classification of the item and the licensing framework
Scrutinize continuity and handling of the physical evidence
Address prohibition orders and their scope where conviction risk exists
Every case turns on its own facts. Call 519-977-5407 for a confidential assessment of yours.
What To Expect
How your defence proceeds
Call — any hour
The phone is answered 24/7. If you or a family member has been arrested, the sooner we're involved, the more options you have.
Disclosure & review
We obtain the Crown's disclosure and go through it line by line — evidence, statements, procedure, and Charter issues.
Strategy
You get a straight assessment: the strengths, the risks, and the realistic paths — resolution, negotiation, or trial.
Resolution or trial
Whether it ends in a withdrawal, a negotiated outcome, or a verdict, your case is prepared as if it's going the distance.
Common Questions
Weapons & Firearms: what people ask us
The gun wasn't mine — I didn't even know it was there.
The Crown must prove you knew about the weapon and had control of it. In shared cars and homes that is often genuinely contestable, and it is a frequent battleground in these prosecutions.
Do replica or airsoft guns count?
They can — imitation firearms used in offences, and some replicas themselves, are captured by the Criminal Code. The classification questions are technical and worth a proper legal review.
The answers above are general information about Ontario law, not legal advice about your situation. For advice on your case, call 519-977-5407.
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Charged with an offence?
Speak with our team today about your options. The phone is answered 24 hours a day: 519-977-5407.