18 Months for Bruce Montague

Former Dryden-area Gunsmith Bruce Montague has been sentenced to a
total of 18-months in prison after being found guilty on a variety of
firearms related offences.
Justice John Wright had some harsh words for Montague this morning as
he delivered his sentence.
The judge described Montague as stubborn and tenacious to a fault who
acted foolishly by making automatic weapons.
The toughest sentence was for converting semi-automatic guns into
automatic weapons.
Justice Wright said he wanted to send a message that such activities
are “verboten”.
Montague was also handed sentences ranging from 6-months to a year for
the various charges he was found guilty of, but all will be served
concurrently.
Bruce’s Wife Donna was given 6-months probation for owning a firearms
without a license.
Montague’s Lawyer, Doug Christie says he plans to appeal the decision
in Ontario Court of Appeal Wednesday and will also be asking for bail for
his client so he can be free while the appeals process is on-going.