There are a number of Criminal Code firearms offences an individual can be charged with. These are generally divided into two categories: offences related to firearm use and offences related to firearm possession.

Offences related to firearm use include:

• s. 85 – Using a firearm in the commission of an offence
• s. 86 – Careless use of a firearm
• s. 87 – Pointing a firearm
• s. 220 – Criminal negligence causing death (with a firearm)
• s. 236 – Manslaughter
• s. 239 – Attempted murder (with a firearm)
• s. 244 – Discharging a firearm with intent
• s. 244.2 – Reckless discharge of a firearm
• s. 272 – Sexual assault with a weapon (with a firearm)
• s. 279.1 – Hostage taking (with a firearm)
• s. 343 – Robbery (with a firearm)
• s. 346 – Extortion (with a firearm)
• Any other offence involving the use of a weapon where that weapon is a firearm

Offences related to firearm possession include:

• s. 88 – Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• s. 89 – Carrying a weapon in public
• s. 90 – Carrying a concealed weapon
• s. 91 – Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• s. 92 – Possessing a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• s. 94 – Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm in a motor vehicle
• s.95 – Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; or possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with readily accessible ammunition
• s. 98 – Breaking and entering to steal a firearm
• s. 99 – Trafficking in weapons
• s. 100 – Possession for the purpose of weapons trafficking
• s. 101 – Transferring a firearm without authority
• s. 102 – Making an automatic firearm
• s. 103 – Importing or exporting firearms knowing it is unauthorized
• s. 104 – Unauthorized importing or exporting
• s. 105 – Losing or finding a firearm
• s. 106 – Destroying firearm without reporting to a peace officer
• s. 107 – False statement concerning loss/theft/destruction of firearm
• s. 108 – Tampering with a serial number
• s. 117.01 – Breaching a weapons prohibition order