A legal question about air pistols

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I picked up a Crosman 1322 air pistol this summer for use on grouse while elk hunting. This seemed like a good option for opportunistic grouse hunting without blasting centerfire rounds in elk country. It shoots at 460 fps, so it is not legally a "firearm" under the criminal code, as I understand it. My question is, do laws against carrying concealed weapons apply to such a device? I've read some of the case law regarding concealed weapons in Canada and some of the legal realities surrounding the issue are not what you'd expect. Can I carry this thing inside my hunting pack, or does it have to be visible on the outside? And particularly, can I put it in my bag when carrying it from the house to the car in Calgary? I don't like the idea of openly carrying something that looks from a distance like a handgun, but is concealing it illegal? Interested in opinions, and also if anyone could direct me to the relevant legislation that would be great.