(1) A person is guilty of a crime under section 183 of the Criminal Code if, during the course of an assault, as defined in section 182 of the Criminal Code , the person carrying out the assault (a) uses a firearm; or(b) threatens to use a firearm, whether or not the person was actually carrying a firearm; or(c) was carrying a firearm.(2) A court of summary jurisdiction may hear and determine proceedings in respect of the assault if the prosecutor and the defendant consent.