The Crown appealed the accused's acquittals for careless storage of a firearm and storing a firearm contrary to regulations.
The trial judge found the accused had temporarily hidden loaded handguns in a panicked state.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that this temporary hiding constituted 'storage' within the meaning of s. 86(1) of the Criminal Code.
The appeal was allowed, convictions were entered, and the matter was remitted for sentencing.
