The offender pled guilty to two counts of knowingly transferring a firearm after using his Possession and Acquisition Licence to purchase and sell handguns for profit.
The Crown sought a five-year sentence, while the offender sought a conditional sentence, arguing the mandatory minimum was unconstitutional.
The court found that a conditional sentence would not adequately address the principles of denunciation and deterrence given the gravity of firearms trafficking.
After weighing the offender's lack of a criminal record, guilty plea, and systemic factors against the seriousness of the offence, the court imposed a sentence of four years in custody.
