The Barrie police tactical support unit and uniformed officers responded to a possible gun call this morning and ended up taking a man into custody.
At around 7 a.m., police were alerted to a male with what was believed to be a firearm near the Allandale Waterfront GO station, located near Lakeshore Drive and Tiffin Street.
Officers responded and took a male into custody.
Police officials say the weapon was determined to be an airsoft gun, which look like real firearms but are used in activities such as paintball.
A 40-year-old Barrie man has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon and weapons dangerous.