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Offences, inspections and policeQuestion 101 of 167

A person is under a prohibition order and has a firearm. What does s. 117.01 say?

  1. This is an offence only if the firearm is loaded.
  2. This is legal if the person has a licence.
  3. This is legal in the person’s own home.
  4. This is an offence.
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Correct answer: This is an offence.

Possessing a banned item while a prohibition order is in force is an offence.

Source: Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46), Part III, s. 117.01(1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026