Vilkhov Law Professional CorporationToronto, ON · May 12, 2026Self-Defence and Assault With a Weapon in Canada
There is no absolute prohibition on using a weapon in self-defence, but the bar is very high. Canadian law does not allow weapons to be carried for self-defence purposes, and using a firearm or other weapon in an incident will face intense scrutiny.
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