FELDSTED - Whether the handgun is used to commit crimes, aggression against a rival, or in defence of another gang or drug dealer, innocent bystanders are in jeopardy
Toronto Chief of Police Mark Saunders Our approach to people who possess illegal handguns or who have and use guns in the commission of a crime needs a serious overhaul. The spate of shootings in Toronto was caused by people. They were settling scores or in disputes over criminal territory. Toronto Chief of Police Mark Saunders and Mayor John Tory are on the right track. Section 88 of the Criminal Code states: Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose Section 88 (1) Every person commits an offence who carries or possesses a weapon, an imitation of a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an offence. Punishment (2) Every person who commits an offence under subsection (1) (a) is guilty of an indictable offence a...