Pointing a Firearm - Careless use, etc., of Firearm - Storage, etc. of Firearm.


  86.  (1)  Every one who, without lawful excuse, points a firearm at
another person, whether the firearm is loaded or unloaded,

  (a)  is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment
  for a term not exceeding five years; or

  (b)  is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

  (2)  Every one who, without lawful excuse, uses, carries, handles,
ships or stores any firearm or ammunition in a careless manner or
without reasonable precautions for the safety of other persons

   (a)  is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment

     (i)  in  the case of a first offence, for a term  not exceeding
    two years, and

     (ii)  in the case of a second or subsequent offence, for a term
     not exceeding five years; or

  (b)  is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

[1991, c. 40, s. 3 will repeal subsection 86(2) and substitute the
following.]

  (2)  Every person who uses, carries, handles, ships or stores any
firearm or ammunition in a manner that shows wanton or reckless
disregard for the lives or safety of other persons

  (a)  is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment
  for a term not exceeding five years; or

  (b)  is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.


  (3) Every person who stores, displays, handles or transports any
firearm in a manner contrary to a regulation made under paragraph
116(1)(g)

   (a)  is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment
   for a term not exceeding two years; or

   (b)  is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

1991, c. 40, s. 3