At a preliminary inquiry, the Crown sought committal on multiple firearm and weapons offences following a search warrant execution at the accused's residence.
The accused was charged with possession of prohibited firearms, unauthorized possession, careless storage, and related offences.
The Crown conceded insufficient evidence on one count of pointing a firearm.
The court considered whether there was sufficient evidence to commit on charges relating to "obtained by crime" and on charges relating to items found in a common basement area.
The court discharged the accused on counts relating to knowledge that firearms were obtained by crime due to lack of evidence of acquisition.
The court committed the accused to trial on counts relating to possession of items found in the basement based on circumstantial evidence of knowledge and control.
The court discharged the accused on a threatening death charge due to lack of evidence of communication of the threat.
