Guns for Self-Defence and Personal Protection in Canada
Newest Update of This Page: 20 October 2022
Overview
- Canadian law recognizes the right to use force for personal protection.
- Section 34 of the Criminal Code covers the legitimate “use or threat of force” for self-defence.
- Many factors are considered to assess if the use of force in response to a threat is justified. Section 34 doesn’t specify the tools or techniques that may or may not be used.
Legislation
- Criminal Code, Section 34
- See also the Department of Justice’s Technical Guide for Practitioners
More Resources
- Our articles on self-defence
- Rick Hemmingson (Castanet): Self-Defence and Firearms in Canada