Are Nunchucks Illegal in Canada?
Epic heroes of Kung Fu movies, such as the characters played by actor Bruce Lee, use martial arts equipment and daring, deft movements to defeat [...]
Can I Carry a Taser in Alberta?
When facing a threat against ourselves or our loved ones, it seems only natural to exercise self-defence to stop that threat. A reasonable and effective [...]
Can You Carry a Knife in Alberta?
The laws regarding carrying weapons in Alberta and throughout Canada are becoming increasingly stringent. The Firearms Act 1995 regulates gun licensing. Following the horrific mass [...]
Canadian Miranda Rights: Understand Your Right to Remain Silent
The television scene is familiar: a police officer confronts a suspect in a criminal investigation and informs the suspect that he has the right to [...]
Edmonton Conditional Sentence Orders Explained
Conditional sentencing was introduced in 1995 as a way to reduce the overreliance on incarceration as a form of punishment. It is an alternative for [...]
Is Pepper Spray Legal in Canada?
The substance known as pepper spray, capsaicin spray, or sometimes commercially known as Mace, has been a subject of controversy over recent years in Canada [...]