Annotated Firearms Act & Related Legislation, 6th Edition

Annotated Firearms Act & Related Legislation, 6th Edition by Jonathan Keene Brunet, Solomon Friedman, Fady Mansour and Vanessa Garcia is a comprehensive guide to firearms legislation in Canada. It provides a fully annotated version of the Firearms Act, Part III and other related sections of the Criminal Code, and relevant provisions of the National Defence Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Readers will find the full text of the Firearms Act, along with orders and regulations pursuant to the Firearms Act and Part III of the Criminal Code.

Features of This Book

• In-depth research – Insights from a judge and leading firearms defence counsel
• User friendly format – Commentary follows sections of the Act plus detailed cross-references to related portions of the Firearms Act, the Criminal Code and Regulations, applicable case law from across the country and a comprehensive index
• Case law relating to firearms – From courts of superior jurisdiction, Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada
• Glossary of firearms terminology (from the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course manuals) – Helps users understand the topic specific terminology
• Charts and diagrams of weapons and ammunition – Taken from the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course manuals

What’s New In This Edition

• Fully updated to reflect all legislative, regulatory and jurisprudential developments, including discussion of Bill C-21 and the wide-ranging amendments to both the Firearms Act and the Criminal Code
• Coverage of new Criminal Code offences, increased penalties, emergency prohibition orders, and expanded investigative powers, alongside major Firearms Act reforms affecting licensing eligibility, handgun transfers, imports, advertising, and information‑sharing with law enforcement
• Addresses the significant expansion of prohibited firearms through Orders in Council and the introduction of a federal buyback program
• Discussion of R. v. Hilbach, where the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed the constitutional validity of the mandatory minimum sentences in the context of robbery related firearms offences
• Updated jurisprudence on sentencing for firearms related offences and firearms references hearings
• Commentary on broadened definitions of public safety, including intimate partner violence and firearm ownership

Who Should Read This Book

• Firearms officers and police – Stay on top of legislative changes and court interpretation for preparing police training and evaluating enforcement and administrative programs
• Prosecutors – Understand the intricacies of the legislation to meet the increasing number of firearms prosecutions and reference hearings
• Defence counsel – Benefit from expert interpretation of the complex interface between criminal law and administrative law, and process for effective defence
• Members of the Bench – Ensure you will have the governing and related legislation, and cross-references at your fingertips at hearings
• Firearms owners – Understand the applicable statutes and regulations to ensure full compliance with the law