CALGARY – The Crown says a former military officer who planned to attack the Veterans Affairs office in Calgary still poses a danger to the public.
Prosecutor Doug Simpson says Glen Gieschen should serve a sentence of four to six years for his planned attack in January 2014.
He says although Gieschen claims he planned to commit suicide, the large amount of firearms he was found with indicates the plan was no fantasy.
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Gieschen, who had a beef with the military, claimed he was the head of military intelligence but court heard he was a 2nd lieutenant when he was put on long-term disability.
The defence wants the 45-year-old to serve a minimum three year sentence but asks that he goes into the federal system so he can get psychological help.
Gieschen pleaded guilty in November to possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a weapon.
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