Art. 233. - Possession of Firearms or Explosives.
A person who intentionally without lawful authority, carries or possesses a firearm or explosive,
is guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm or explosive, a Class 8 serious offence, punishable with a definite term of imprisonment of not less than 3 years and not more than 5 years.
Art. 234. - Aggravated Possession of Firearms or Explosives.
A person who commits an offence under Article 233 and:
(a) carries such firearms or explosives in a public building, place or meeting, or in a motor vehicle;
(b) carries such firearms or explosives into a prison, or any other place used for detention of criminals;
(c) obtains such firearms or explosives as a result of commission of another offence; or
(d) carries such firearms or explosives or has about his person a concealed firearm or explosive, while on board or while attempting to board an aircraft,
is guilty of aggravated possession of firearms or explosives, a Class 7 serious offence, punishable with a definite term of imprisonment of not less than 5 years and not more than 7 years.
Art. 235. - Trafficking in Firearms or Explosives.
A person who, without permit intentionally manufactures, imports, transports, stores or otherwise transfers firearms or explosives to another who is not authorized to possess such firearms or explosives,
is guilty of trafficking in firearms or explosives, a Class 6 serious offence, punishable with a definite term of imprisonment of not less than 7 years and not more than 10 years.
Art. 236. - Aggravated Trafficking in Firearms or Explosives.
A person, who commits an offence under Article 235, and:
(a) sells or delivers a firearm or explosive to a person under 18 years of age, a member of a gang, a person charged with a serious offence, or an escaped convict or a dangerous person;
(b) obtains such firearms or explosives as a result of commission of another offence; or
(c) carries on a business of trafficking in firearms or explosives,
is guilty of aggravated possession or trafficking, a Class 5 serious offence, punishable with a definite term of imprisonment of not less than 10 years and not more than 13 years.
