r/canadaguns • u/hforhigh • Apr 29 '26

Application / Regulation advice Any Law experts in here?

Hi, I have a question for you. I recently went to the hospital because I had a depressive episode and the police came to my house with a search warrant to take my guns and ammo for my safety which I honestly do not mind at all.

But I had a GSG16 which I didn't sold nor deactivate since the gun ban.. What is the worse outcome as of today? I mean I technically still had it in my possession so can I or will I be charged with possession of a prohibited firearm? I was released from the hospital the same day I came in.

I literally just wanted to talk with someone when I called 911, I wasn't suicidal at all, I have the same job for quite a while and am a part-time student.

I do not want any criminal charges because I went and asked some help, it would literally be insane. I'm kind of stressed out right now.

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u/zgeiaGfmD3r1mQ Apr 29 '26

You're covered by the amnesty and will not catch a prohibited weapons charge if you had a valid PAL.

Now the elephant in the room... Healthy people do not call 911 just to talk. Owning firearms might not be for you. Get help.

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u/LongRoadNorth Apr 29 '26

Get help yes. But I wouldn't say owning firearms aren't for them.

Right now yes, but not forever. One of my friends went through a lot recently with a family loss. When I found out he was struggling I took his firearms until he was better.

Was actually quite the interesting experience with the police etc ensuring I don't return.

Happy to say he's doing better now and he knows I'm always here if he needs to talk.

Mental health is no joke. Been there before and it's hard.

The important thing is that op reached out before it got serious.

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u/PopperChopper Apr 29 '26

I think that you really shouldn’t be giving an opinion on here, and the prudent thing to do is err on the side of caution when dealing with such serious consequences.

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u/matthew_py Apr 29 '26

I think that you really shouldn’t be giving an opinion on here,

Funny enough, thats my thoughts on your comment. His was well thought out and articulate, yours, not so much.

and the prudent thing to do is err on the side of caution when dealing with such serious consequences.

Thats the exact line of thinking that got us a gun ban.... it was a shit argument then and its a shit argument now.

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u/PopperChopper Apr 30 '26

We’re not talking about civil liberties, we’re talking about a mental health issue to the person with the mental health issue.

You don’t tell a recovering heroin addict “some people can still be around drugs without any issues”

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u/GodsGiftToWrenching Apr 30 '26

Yeah no that makes sense, the givernment makes life harder and less freeing every year making mental health issues rise across all groups. Then have negative Nancies come in and say "if you're sad you shouldn't have guns" when things keep getting worse.

Man Provost would love you for encouraging their playbook

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u/PopperChopper Apr 30 '26

Yea I’m not a government official advocating policy here.

I’m talking to an individual who is actually suicidal. I’d say the same thing to any one of my friends or loved ones.