- How was the firearm located
The Firearm was in the Possession of the Accused
Information About the Firearm
- The Firearm must meet the legal definition of firearm (device or ammunition)
- The Firearm (device or ammunition) should be sent to be classified by an expert
The accused does not possess a licence
- Evidence from accused – statement and/or failed to produce licence upon request
- Check of available databases
The offence in Section 91 is a “State of affairs prohibited by law” and therefore does not require specific intent, however, the offence in section 92 includes “knowledge” that there is no licence, as one of the elements of the offence. In either case, anticipate that the accused will suggest they did not know that they needed a licence or that they mistakenly thought that they had one.
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Statutory wording for Possession of an Unauthorized (unlicensed) firearm