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Originally Posted by New Era
Well, my suggestion would be to be sure and not just tell someone "IIRC you can take a warning shot to protect yourself and it's all good." According to Calgary's Oykhman Law Offices, it is a minimum jail term of four years for recklessly discharging a firearm. Pointing a firearm at someone can result in a sentence of up to five years. From that, warning shots seem to be a big no-no.
Even in the most gun free States, like here in Arizona, a "warning shot" will get you in a bind and facing a class 6 felony. Pointing a weapon at someone can be aggravated assault. Know your law before advising someone to use a firearm in such a reckless manner.
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You're right about knowing the law before advising people. So maybe an American shouldn't be handing out advice on Canadian laws. Especially when discussing a province that just last year had this issue in front of a judge and the Crown dropped the charges.