Firearm Legal Defence Client Wins Case in Iqaluit, Nunavut

Insurance is more than financial protection–it’s peace of mind. It helps you handle life’s unexpected challenges and ensures you’re never alone when things go wrong. At Firearm Legal Defence, we’ve proudly supported Canadian gun owners for 14 years, offering legal expense insurance, expert advice and unlimited telephone legal advice for just $95 a year.

A Recent Win That Shows Why We‘re Here

Every case we take on is about more than law—it‘s about people. Recently, our lead counsel Ed Burlew, one of Canada‘s top firearm law specialists, helped a policyholder in Iqaluit, Nunavut through a stressful and complicated situation.

Here‘s what happened:

• A citizen reported seeing what looked like a handgun in a pickup truck at a gas station. The report described a “black handgun.”
• Police checked their database and confirmed the truck owner had a handgun—though his was tan, not black.
• Believing the firearm was illegally transported, police obtained a warrant and arrived at the policyholder‘s home early the next morning.
• The policyholder was cleaning his legally owned firearms—rifles, a shotgun, and a tan handgun—when police arrived. All guns were seized, and charges were laid for:
  • Unauthorized transport of a handgun
  • Unsafe transportation
  • Unsafe storage

The truth? The black firearm seen in the truck was a pump-action shotgun with a pistol grip, which is perfectly legal. At home, all firearms were stored in a steel safe, which was open only because the policyholder was cleaning them when interrupted by police.

How We Helped

Ed Burlew fought tirelessly for months, presenting:
Photos of the safe and seized firearms
Manufacturer specifications
Proof of compliance with storage and transportation regulations

After multiple prosecutors and judges, the Crown withdrew all charges during a judicial pre-trial. Within 30 days, the policyholder‘s firearms were returned—but not without another battle when police questioned his license. Ed stepped in again to ensure everything was resolved.

Why does this matter? At Firearm Legal Defence, we don‘t stop at getting charges dropped. We make sure your property is returned and your rights are fully restored.

The Value of Protection

Legal fees for this case totaled tens of thousands of dollars. The policyholder‘s cost? $95 per year—covered by Firearm Legal Defence.

That‘s what peace of mind looks like: expert legal representation, relentless advocacy, and full resolution.

Protect Your Rights Today

Don‘t wait until you‘re facing a legal battle. For just $95 a year, you can have Canada‘s leading firearm legal team on your side—ready to fight for you when it matters most.