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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 85 of 167

A person has no licence. When is holding a firearm not an offence under s. 91?

  1. While the firearm is unloaded
  2. While the person is in the home of a friend, with the friend's consent to hold it
  3. While the person holds it for a short time
  4. While under direct supervision of a person who may lawfully possess it
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Correct answer: While under direct supervision of a person who may lawfully possess it

The unlicensed person may only use it in a way that the supervising person may lawfully use it.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 91(4)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026