49TOffence to be in company of person using firearm or firearm

49T Offence to be in company of person using firearm or firearm (b) the person is intentionally in the company of another person; and (c) the other person possesses or is using a firearm or firearm related item and the person has knowledge of that circumstance. imprisonment for 4 years. item – imprisonment for 2 years. (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(a). (3) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the other person mentioned in subsection (1) is a police officer who is in possession of or is using a firearm or firearm related item in the execution of the police officer's duty.