The Gun Show & Tell: Firearm Prosecutions and Classification of Firearms

The program is led by experienced speakers, including Vincent Paris, General Counsel at Guns and Gangs Unit, and Officer Matthew Passmore, designated Firearm Analyst at the Toronto Police Service. It also features John Navarrete, and Erin Pancer. The presenters offer in-depth knowledge about firearms and firearm prosecutions. They cover the basic regulatory framework and implications of firearm ownership, the most common firearm offenses, and key sections that cause difficulty. Additionally, the speakers cover the impact of DNA and fingerprints, or lack thereof on a prosecution and examples of gun investigations. Officer Matthew Passmore will also showcase the various weapons seized by police in prior investigations.