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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 82 of 167

A person carries an imitation of a weapon to commit an offence. What does s. 88 say?

  1. This is not an offence, because it is not a real weapon.
  2. This is an offence only if it looks like a restricted firearm.
  3. This is an offence only if it is loaded.
  4. This is an offence.
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Correct answer: This is an offence.

Section 88 covers real weapons and imitations of weapons.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 88(1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026