Suspect may be Armed and Dangerous
In one video, suspect brandishes what appears to be a Colt .45 1911. In other videos he has an airsoft, however, this does not appear to be an airsoft firearm. He chambers a round and then holds the gun to his head with his finger on the trigger. Is this an airsoft? Maybe. Does it matter? Suspect utilizes this gun to terrorize his victims. That is the alleged crime.
If it is an airsoft, and the weak slide release may prove that, why did he remove/paint the orange tip?
This is an excerpt from a facebook live video posted January 31, 2018 at 4:49 pm CDT. (Scroll down for more still shots.)
From Wikipedia
Under the Canadian Firearms Program, Airsoft guns resembling with near precision an existing make and model of an arm, other than an antique arm, are considered replica arms and therefore are prohibited devices. Models resembling antique arms may be allowed. Generally, antique arms are those manufactured before 1898.[10] Individuals may keep replica guns they owned on 1 December 1998 and no license is required, however the import or acquisition of replica firearms is prohibited.[11] If the replica firearm is taken out of Canada it will not be allowed back in.[11]
Air guns (other than replicas) with a maximum muzzle velocity of 152.4 m/s (500 ft/s) or a maximum muzzle energy of 5.7 joules (4.2 foot-pounds) are exempt from licensing, registration, and other requirements; and from penalties for possessing an arm without a valid license or registration certificate but are considered a firearm under the Criminal Code if used to commit a crime. (e.g. Criminal Harassment.)[11] Airsoft guns that exceed both the maximum velocity and maximum muzzle energy are subject to the same licence, registration, and safe handling requirements that apply to conventional firearm.[11] A Airsoft (bb) gun may be imported if it meets the required markings. An airsoft gun that, is obviously a child's toy (e.g. made out of clear plastic),[11] that only fires a very light pellet (less than 2g) no faster than 152.4 m/s (500 ft/s) would not be classified as a firearm under the Canadian Firearms Act.[11]
In Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec, the minimum age to purchase an airsoft gun is 18. Children under that age are still able to use airsoft guns but only if supervised by someone over 18.[citation needed]
Overseas/international retailers may sell Canadian-ready guns, or offer services to make them meet Canada's requirements.[citation needed] If the Canada Border Services Agency suspects an import is illegal a letter may be sent out to inform the importer, and an appeal can be made to test the gun.[citation needed] These airsoft guns are typically sent to the importer's local police agency for the firearms to be tested.[citation needed] This process could take between 2 weeks to a year anecdotally.[citation needed]
