This decision concerns a Crown application under s. 111 of the Criminal Code to prohibit Clint Rogers, a licensed gun owner and gunsmith, from possessing firearms following two non-criminal incidents in 2024 involving mental health crises and self-harm concerns.
The court considered evidence from police, Mr. Rogers, and his wife, including medical letters and testimony about his mental health, substance use, and ongoing possession of firearms.
The judge emphasized the forward-looking nature of the test, the balance of probabilities standard, and the need to assess risk to self or others.
Despite the Crown's concerns, the court found insufficient evidence to prove that Mr. Rogers's possession of firearms posed a danger, noting his longstanding responsible engagement with firearms and progress in counselling.
The application was dismissed.
