Police say loaded guns in vehicles pose a major safety risk due to sudden movement or mishandling, which can lead to injuries or death.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning hunters and the public about the serious dangers and legal consequences of transporting loaded firearms.
Under Ontario’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, having a loaded firearm in a vehicle is illegal. The law helps prevent accidental discharges and protects both people and wildlife.
Recently, OPP officers in Lennox and Addington County charged a driver who had a loaded firearm in his pickup truck. In another case, an ATV rider stopped for not wearing a helmet was found with a loaded gun. The rider was warned about the firearm and charged for the helmet offence.
Police say loaded guns in vehicles pose a major safety risk due to sudden movement or mishandling, which can lead to injuries or death.
The OPP urges hunters to unload firearms, store ammunition separately, and transport guns in a secure case to ensure community safety.
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