Glossary of Terms and Definitions

a device or instrument inherently designed to injure or kill another living being. This definition also applies to anything that looks like a weapon, or is being used or threatened to be used as a weapon. An instrument or device that a reasonable person believes is a weapon will be deemed to be an actual weapon and will be treated as such under this policy. Weapons include but are not limited to: Firearms; Explosives (including firearms and ammunition); Air, pellet, BB and CO2 guns; Cross bows; Long bows; Swords; Martial Arts weapons; Prohibited blades; Hunting or fishing knives; Brass knuckles; Replica or imitation firearms (including props); Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Pepper spray; Any other restricted or prohibited device as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada