NEWSLETTER – JUNE 15, 2024

For 13 years Firearm Legal Defence has been providing free legal expense services for policy holders in every Canadian province. Thank you for your continued support!

Over the years, lawyers have been provided many times to policy holders. Recent incidents are from policy holders in Moose Jaw, SK, Vancouver, BC and Newmarket, ON. One charge was for unsafe storage. Firearm Legal Defence appointed a lawyer for the policy holder. Information was discovered and applied to the law and the charge was withdrawn. Firearm Legal Defence lawyers dealt with prohibition applications and license issuances, which have also been successfully challenged.

A prohibition application was withdrawn in Vancouver and this story is below for your information.

Ed Burlew, a Canadian lawyer specializing in firearm law and lead counsel for Firearm Legal Defence has successfully challenged a firearm prohibition application in Vancouver, British Columbia. An application for a prohibition order is made by law enforcement personnel to a provincial court or judge to prohibit a person from possessing any firearm or related item.

Mr. Burlew’s investigative approach to the incident discovered pertinent information which was applied to the law and the case was won on merit.

The Insured is a licensed gun owner and member of Firearm Legal Defence, paying $95 per year for coverage. FLD covered approximately $40,000 in legal expenses, demonstrating the value of its legal expense insurance for gun owners.

The Insured called police for assistance to prevent a potential home invasion but the perpetrators fled before police arrived. Since the Insured had opened his gun safe, ready to defend himself against this potential home invasion, police, upon arrival, interrogated the Insured, leading to his arrest under the Mental Health Act and thereafter conducted a thorough search of his apartment without a warrant. The Insured was taken to hospital, found mentally sound, and released within two hours.

Despite finding no illegal activity or grounds for criminal charges, the police seized the Insured’s firearms and ammunition and applied for a prohibition order under Section 117.04 of the Criminal Code.

The Insured subsequently sought assistance from Firearm Legal Defence. Ed Burlew led the defence, collaborating with local lawyer, Mr. Michael Klein.

An Initial trial date was set and attended, but the case required adjournment. Following negotiations and exposure of police inconsistencies, the Crown Prosecutor withdrew the prohibition application only a week before the resumed trial.

The outcome of this case was a victory for the Insured and his firearms and license were returned.

This case underscores the importance of due process and the protection of lawful gun owners’ rights in Canada. It also highlights Firearm Legal Defence’s commitment to defending its members’ legal rights, providing crucial support through experienced legal representation.

About Firearm Legal Defence

Firearm Legal Defence offers legal expense insurance for Canadian gun owners, covering all provinces and territories. Membership includes:

• Legal Costs Coverage: Full payment of defence costs.
• Professional Legal Access: Connection to experienced lawyers like Ed Burlew.
• Support Services: Free legal helpline and comprehensive legal support.

Firearm Legal Defence is committed to protecting the legal rights of gun owners, ensuring fair treatment under the law, and maintaining access to legal recourse.

Still only $95 per year!