Legal?

[rick_iles]

It took all of a ten second search to find out that is false, in Ontario.

You better spend a bit more time......

[fishermccann]

Nope . If it is used while hunting, in Ontario it is considered a firearm. Is he not hunting?

[onelessarrow]

It's amazing how things are so oblivious to you.

Considering the reporting of both acts can result in having one's license removed for unlawful dangerous use, that makes it comparable.
You pretend you're some hollier than thou crime stopper by shaming others opinions.
Sharon wouldn't have asked "to or not to" if she didn't think there was going to be a difference of opinions.

[fishermccann]

Absolutely, and I am giving mine. Based on the CC of Canada, and the Ontario hunting regulations. Heck if the municipality forbids discharge in that area , he is a poacher. Should we now not report poaching?

[rick_iles]

Nope . If it is used for hunting, in Ontario it is considered a firearm. Is he not hunting?

Ok..., Dangerous Use, the offence you posted, is a CC offence (federal). Hunting is regulated by Provincial statutes. The definitions of “firearm” are not interchangeable. Why do you think you don’t need a Firearms Licence to have a bow ??

[Sharon]

Survey:

Would you report someone breaking the law with a gun or cross bow or not?

The survey is now closed. Thank you for your opinions.

[fishermccann]

Ok..., Dangerous Use, the offence you posted, is a CC offence (federal). Hunting is regulated by Provincial statutes. The definitions of “firearm” are not interchangeable. Why do you think you don’t need a Firearms Licence to have a bow ??

According to the Ontario Hunting Regulations, a crossbow or any bow for that matter, if used for hunting is then considered a firearm. As some say often on here.......... 'read the regs'.

[rick_iles]

According to the Ontario Hunting Regulations, a crossbow or any bow for that matter, if used for hunting is then considered a firearm.

You are correct! Back to the Dangerous Use offence you posted.....a bow is not a firearm for purposes of CC offences.....
So, given your rationale, a person needs a Firearms Licence to possess a bow??? I don’t think so !!

[fishermccann]

According to the Ontario Hunting Regs. they can ALSO be charged with a CC offence. It is in the regs. book look at it. Mike drop......

[rick_iles]

According to the Ontario Hunting Regs. they can ALSO be charged with a CC offence. It is in the regs. book look at it. Mike drop......

Reading, and understanding what you have read, in what context, are two very different things......best pick up your mic again !!