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ANNEX A
Pertinent Provisions of the Revised Adm. Code of 1917
Corrolarily, Letter of Instruction No. 1264 was issued on July 31, 1982,
banning the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and display of certain
types of toy firearms and explosives ( i.e. exact replicas of genuine couterpart
firearms and explosives). And on April 20, 1993, a PNP Letter-Directive was
issued covering the disposition of toy guns, telescopic sights, tear gas devices,
electronics weapons, bullet-proof vests/vestments, and air guns received at ports
of entry.
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Philippines may issue, or cause to be issued, such special permission under such
terms and conditions as he may deem proper.
Ministry Circular Nr 15, on the other hand, issued on July 30, 1984 by the
then Minister of National Defense, updated the cost valuation of issued or loaned
firearms to uniformed and/or MOND Bureaus/Offices and to authorized personnel
of other government and semi-government agencies or entities.
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Sec. 886. Record to be kept by persons doing business under
dealers license. Every dealer in firearms or ammunition shall keep complete
and accurate records and accounts of importation and sale of firearms and
ammunition, with the name, age, residence, occupation and post office address
of each and every purchaser of any firearms or firearms and ammunition, and
the number and date of the license of each purchaser for the possession of each
firearm purchased by him and the number of the firearm purchased, together
with the amount and character of the ammunition purchased for each firearm,
and such dealer in firearms of such records and accounts of the purchases and
sales of firearms and the counting and verification of all arms and ammunition
remaining on hand, and any refusal upon the part of any such dealer to comply
with the provisions of this Section shall be breach of the condition of the bond
executed and delivered by such dealer.
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the province in which he takes up his new domicile, or the Chief of Police of the
City of Manila, as the case may be, and the said (Senior Inspector) Provincial
Inspector or Chief of Police, as the case may be, shall transmit such information
to the Chief of Constabulary.
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Sec. 901 Forfeiture of certificate of deposit. Where a certificate
of deposit has been used as security and the licensee fails to comply with any
provision of this article or of the regulations pursuant thereto, or with the terms
of his license, or fails to have forthcoming upon proper demand the firearm
covered by his license, whether lost through accident or otherwise, the President
of the Philippines shall, upon satisfactory proof of such fact, order that the
certificate of deposit be forwarded to the Treasurer of the Philippines for
collection. The amount thereof when collected shall be deposited to the credit of
general fund.
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deliver the same to the Chief of Constabulary, or to the senior officer of
constabulary in the province, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five
hundred pesos or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.
ANNEX B
GENERAL ORDER NO. 6
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(Prohibition in the Carrying of Firearms)
*(Greatly modified by later laws)
Done in the City of Manila, this 22nd day of September in the year of our
Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy-two.
ANNEX C
GENERAL ORDER NO. 7
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(Individuals/Entities Authorized to Carry Firearms)
*(Modified by later laws)
1. Only officers and men of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and
police officers in the Actual performance of their official mission or duty shall be
allowed to carry firearms outside residence.
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4. All firearms under the custody of the Bureau of Customs and/or
Bureau of Posts as well as those under the custody of clerks of courts the
criminal cases involving which are already terminated shall be turned over to the
Firearms and Explosives Unit of the Philippine Constabulary or the nearest
Provincial Headquarters.
Done in the City of Manila, this 23rd day of September in the year of our
Lord nineteen hundred and seven two.
ANNEX D
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DECLARING VIOLATIONS OF GENERAL ORDERS NO. 6 AND NO. 7 DATED
SEPTEMBER 22, 1972 AND SEPTEMBER 23, 1972, RESPECTIVELY TO BE
UNLAWFUL AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFOR.
( Provisions inconsistent with P.D. No. 1866 repealed by the latter decree)
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packing or bottling that ignites by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion,
or by detonation of all or part of the compound or mixture which may cause such
a sudden generation or highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures
are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of causing
injury death of a person; and any person convicted thereof shall be punished by
imprisonment ranging from ten to fifteen years as a military
court/tribunal/commission may direct;
Done in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of October, in the year of our Lord,
nineteen hundred and seventy two.
ANNEX E
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(Increasing the Penalty for Firearm-Related Crimes)
*(Just recently modified by Republic Act No. 8294)
WHEREAS, there are some provisions in said laws and presidential decrees
which must be updated and revised in order to more effectively deter violators of
the law on firearms, ammunition and explosives;
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The penalty of prison Mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall
carry any licensed firearm outside his residence without legal authority therefore.
Any person who commits any of the crimes defined in the Revised Penal
Code or special laws with the use of the abovementioned explosives, detonating
agents or incendiary devices which result in the death of any person or persons
shall be punished with the penalty of death.
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shall issue authority to carry firearms and/or ammunition outside of residence,
without authority therefore.
Section 10. Effectivity - This Decree shall take effect after fifteen
(15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Done in the City of Manila, this 29th day of June, in the year of our Lord,
nineteen hundred and eighty three.
ANNEX F
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AN ACT AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO.
1866, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED CODIFYING THE LAWS ON
ILLEGAL/UNLAWFUL POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, DEALING IN,
ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION
OR EXPLOSIVES OR INSTRUMENTS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE
OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION OR EXPLOSIVES, AND IMPOSING
STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND
FOR RELEVANT PURPOSES.
The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period and a fine of Thirty
thousand pesos (P30,000.00) shall be imposed if the firearm is classified as high
powered firearm which includes those with bores bigger in diameter than .38
caliber and 9 millimeter such as caliber .40, .41, .44, .45 and also lesser
calibered firearms but considered powerful such as caliber .357 and caliber .22
center-fire magnum and other firearms with firing capability of full automatic and
by burst of two or three. Provided however, that no other crime was committed
by the person arrested.
The same penalty shall be imposed upon the owner, president, manager,
director or other responsible officer of any public or private firm, company,
corporation or entity who shall willfully or knowingly allow any of the firearms
owned by such firm, company, corporation or entity to be used by any person or
persons found guilty of violating the provisions of the preceding paragraphs or
willfully or knowingly allow any of them to used unlicensed firearms or firearms
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without any legal authority to be carried outside of their residence in the course
of their employment.
The penalty of arresto mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall
carry any licensed firearm outside his residence without legal authority
therefore.
When a person commits any of the crimes defined in the Revised Penal
Code or Special laws with the use of the aforementioned explosives, detonation
agents or incendiary devices, which results in the death of any person or
persons, the use of such explosives, detonation agents or incendiary devices
shall be considered as an aggravating circumstances.
The same penalty shall be imposed upon the owner, president, manager,
director or other responsible officer of any public or private firm, company,
corporation or entity, who shall willfully or knowingly allow any of the explosives
owned by such firms, company, corporation or entity, to be used by any person
or persons found guilty of violating the provisions of the preceding paragraphs.
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1) Firearm with expired license; or
CHAPTER II
POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
WHEN LEGAL
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Possession of any firearm is unlawful if the necessary permit and/or
license therefore is not first obtained. To act that is attached the Penalty of
Reclusion Temporal, maximum to Reclusion Perpetua (under the old P. D. No.
1866 if with the use of such an unlicensed firearm, a homicide or murder is
committed, the crime is aggravated and is more heavily punished with the capital
punishment (People vs. Caling, 208 SCRA 821). Under the newer R.A. No. 8294,
the penalties as aforediscussed have been greatly reduced.
Sec. 878 of the Rev Adm. Code of 1917 provided that Save as allowable
under this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to import, manufacture,
deal in, receive, acquire, buy, sell, dispose of, or possess any firearm, detached
parts of firearms and ammunition therefor, or any instrument used or intended
to be used in the manufacture of firearms, parts of firearms or ammunition. But
Sec. 879 provides that This article shall not apply to firearms and ammunition
regularly and lawfully issued to officers, soldiers, sailors or marines of the Army
and Navy, the Philippine Constabulary, guards in the employment of the Bureau
of Prisons, municipal police, provincial governors, lieutenants and guards of
provincial prisons and jails, when such firearms are in possession of such officials
and public servants for use in the performance of their official duties.
Hence, apparently under this Rev, Adm. Code, for the personsa
enumerated under this section, there was no need for further license processing,
for their officially issued firearms and ammunition.
The President of the Philippines was authorized under Sec 881 to issue, or
cause to be issued, special permits applied for by the Chiefs of Bureaus of the
National Government, in favor of any subordinate official or employee of a
Bureau to possess firearms and ammunition for personal protection in the
performance of his duties as such official or employee.
Provincial and Municipal authorities may, upon such terms and conditions
prescribed by law, purchase or effect transfer of firearms and ammunition to
them by the Bureau of Constabulary, as the President of the Philippines may, in
his discretion, authorize.
Under Sec. 882, the Department Head may authorize the Chief of
Constabulary to issue special hunting permits to persons temporarily visiting the
Philippines, without requiring a bond or deposit as a guarantee of security for
their arms and ammunition.
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Applications for licenses for individual keeping of firearms for personal
protection were directed to the Mayor of Manila (if a resident of the City of
Manila) or to the governor of a province (if a resident of a province for
forwarding to the President of the Philippines, who may approve or disapprove
any such application. (Sec. 888 Rev. Adm. Code) A personal firearm license
continued in force until the death or legal disability of the licensee, unless prior
thereto, the license was surrendered by him or revoked by authority of the
President of the Philippines. (Sec 889, Rev, Adm. Code)
Sec. 905 of the Rev. Adm. Code empowers the President of the Philippines
to prescribe such forms and promulgate such regulations as are necessary for
the enforcement of this law.
Even in those early days, when people and firearms holders were much
fewer than today, such administrative tasks over firearms and ammunition must
have been quite time consuming so that as early as January 21, 1919, Acting
Governor General Charles E Yeater issued Executive Order No. 8, authorizing and
directing the Chief of Constabulary to act for the Governor General in carrying
out the provisions of Sections 881, 882, 888 (as amended by Sec 2 of Act No.
2774), 891, and 892 of the Rev Adm. Code, said latter Sections empowering the
Governor General to approve and disapprove applications for personal, special
and hunting licenses to possess firearms and ammunition.
After Proclamation No. 1081 on September 21, 1972 placing the entire
Philippines under martial law was declared. General Orders Nos. 6 and 7 were
issued reiterating the prohibition on the possession/carrying of unlicensed
firearms and ammunition with the added feature of course of the violator being
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arrested without benefit of the writ of habeas corpus and the possibility of his
being detained indefinitely. Under paragraph 4 of General order No 7, issued
September 23, 1972, the Chief of Constabulary was directed and authorized to
prescribe appropriate regulations to implement this Order.
In General Order No. 7-C, issued February 21, 1973, the Chief of
Constabulary was empowered to classify firearms as high-powered, regardless of
type of caliber.
Under Sec. 8 of PD No. 1866, issued June 29, 1983, the Chief of the
Philippine Constabulary was authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Decree.
ANNEX E 1
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Pursuant to Section 8 of Presidential Decree No. 1866, dated June 29,
1983, as amended, promulgated hereunder are the Rules and Regulations
implemental of said Decree for the guidance of all concerned.
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specific tasks within or outside his/their official which is a part of his/their regular
duties, usually requiring completion within a 24 hour period.
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2) The Chief of Staff, AFP;
6) Provincial/District Superintendents;
1) The Director;
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2) The Deputy Director; and
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In some instances were time is of the essence, the authority may
be verbal, provided the individuals are in uniform, within their area
of operation or place of duty, and accompanied by a person in
charge.
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authorized to carry their issued firearms except while on duty within the
customs, port of zone area only. After their tour of duty, the firearms should be
returned to the property custodian or armorer for safekeeping in the depository.
In case of missions outside of their official stations, they may be allowed to carry
their duly issued firearms provided they are covered by duty detail order issued
by the Chief of Customs Police, Chief Security Officer of the Philippine Ports
Authority and the Chief Security Officer of the Export Processing Zone Authority,
respectively, specifically detailing them to such duty. The duty detail order shall
state the period and the places covered.
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4. Appropriate information/coordination shall be made with the
nearest PC or INP unit for purposes of identification and to preclude
incidents of violence between CHDF and military forces in instances where
apprehensions or arrests by CHDF in the province are to be effected.
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But there was an unprecedented rush by civilians to apply for licenses to
possess firearms and the government cannot be accused of being overly strict in
the approval of said licenses.
The only major change, vis a vis firearms licensing, is that the Philippine
Constabulary (the main government agency tasked with the administration of
firearms matters) was merged with the Integrated National Police under the
1987 Administrative Code. A short while later, the INP was re-organized into the
Philippine National Police. The Chief licensing authority remained the head of the
agency, this time with the title of Director-General, Philippine National Police. As
before, he acted through the Chief of the Firearms and explosives Office.
The following account of the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO for
short) is from FEO publications on firearms and explosives related laws and
regulations, as well as from personal interviews with its key officials.
The FEO issues licenses for the possession of firearms and explosives in
accordance with laws. It supervises and controls firearms and ammunition of
individual licenses, public and private corporations, firearms manufactures and
dealers, security agencies, police forces, gun clubs and hunting clubs.
The FEO likewise supervises and controls explosives used in activities such
as mining, road construction, agriculture, food preparation and manufacture of
pesticides (including those used in the manufacture and dealership explosives).
Back in the early 1900s, the need to implement a prompt and factual
firearms administration system in the country gave rise to the creation of the
then Firearms Section of the now defunct Philippine Constabulary.
The Section was originally manned by only three personnel tasked with
registering and issuing the first firearm licenses and permits to early American
and Filipino civilian employees. Under the new American administration, there
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country embarked heavily on agricultural crops production, Consequently, there
was an increased demand for rifles to enable the farmers to protect their crops
from wild animals. Likewise, the growth of industrialization brought about a new
sectoral demand for firearms for both the growingly affluent industrialists and
the politicians.
As the section grew, new functions were added to include control and
supervision of firearms dealers, gun clubs and licensing of explosives all over the
country. Furthermore, it took charge of the storage of all confiscated, captured,
surrendered, seized and abandoned firearms and ammunition. This diversified
function led to the re-organization of the section to the Firearms and Explosives
Unit which was a separate unit under the Civil Security Force Command (CSFC).
Later, as the functions of the FEU became more critical, it became necessary to
re-organize the unit into a more dynamic and flexible organization. It then
became the Firearms and Explosives Office under the CSFC, a national support
unit of the PNP pursuant to Sec. 24 (F) of RA 6975, and the Rev. Ad Code.
Considering, however, the limited personnel complement of the office vis a vis
the overwhelming scope of its responsibilities, the specific implementation of
firearms and explosives laws and regulations become a major responsibility of
the PNP territorial units.
After much controversy, R.A. No. 8294 finally became law. A substantial
amendment of P.D. No. 1866, it stands to benefit so many persons already
convicted and sentenced to long prison terms, a sizeable number of whom are
already languishing in jail.
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Primary, R.A. 8294 greatly lowers the applicable penalties for various
violations of firearms laws. Thus the maximum penalty for illegal possession of
firearms is now only up to twelve years imprisonment, compared to P.D. No.
1866s death penalty (delimited to reclusion perpetua by the 1987 Constitution).
On its face, also, R.A. 8294 makes clear some of the grey areas
surrounding the field of illegal possession of firearms. Thus the term illegal
possession of firearms now categorically includes possession of firearms with
expired licenses (paragraph 1 sec 5 of R.A. 8294) and unauthorized use of
licensed firearm in the commission of the crime (paragraph 2, Sec 5 of R.A. No.
8294). Also, the use of an unlicensed firearm in the commission of homicide or
murder makes such use an aggravating circumstance.
ANNEX G
1. GENERAL:
3. References-
a. Sections 881, 887, 888, 893, 894 and 899 of the Rev Adm
Code.
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c. Letter from the Executive Secretary to the Chief of
Constabulary, dated 21 January 1966, clarifying Executive Order No215
1. Each individual may hold under license a maximum of only one (1)
low-powered rifle caliber .22 or shotgun not heavier than 12-gauge and one (1)
pistol or revolver, not higher than caliber .38 except caliber .22 centerfire
magnum and those which may later be classified by the Chief Philippine National
Police (C,PNP) as high-powered regardless of the type, make or caliber.
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3. Commissioned officers in good standing of the Reserve Force of the
AFP who are on inactive status may hold under license a maximum of only one
(1) low-powered rifle caliber .22 or shotgun not heavier than 12-gauge abd one
(1) sidearm not heavier than caliber .45 except caliber .357 and caliber .22
centerfire magnum and those which may later be classified by the C,PNP as high-
powered regardless of the type, make and caliber.
c. Importation/purchase abroad.
b. Information Sheet
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f. Clearance from the Intelligence Division PNP (Formerly C-2).
i. If a
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(6) Retired Government Employee - A copy of his
retirement papers and pension award, irrespective of the amount of the
pension.
b) Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement of the private firm,
establishment or corporation certified by a CPA or certified from the
City/Municipal Treasurer showing the capital investment and gross sales fro at
least one (1) quarter. The capital investment and gross sales should be in
accordance with the amounts specified in par i(1) above.
Senators/Congressman
b) Information Sheet.
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d) Affidavit of Non-Pending Case.
Appointive Officials
Provincial Officials/Employees
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d) Affidavit of Non-Pending Case
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b) Information Sheet
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1. Each firearm shall be test-fired for ballistics, and the make, caliber
and serial number shall be stenciled fro record purposes.
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centerfire, .357, .41 and .44 200.00
f. HP Rifles 240.00
2. Since the computerized license is good for two (2) years, twice the
specified above shall be paid for each firearm.
3. In the case of SRL and SCR, the licensee need not pay the license
fees, provided that the copy of the Official Receipt of payment of the license fees
made by the holder of the LRL and LCR are attached to the application, and
provided further that the license fees paid by the letter cover the same period of
validity of the SRL and SCR.
2. Only person who are under actual threat or whose lives are in
imminent danger due to the nature of their position, occupation or calling, may
be issued Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR). Among other
things, the following shall be submitted by the applicant before the PTCFOR is
issued.
3. The PTCFOR shall be valid nationwide and for a period of one (1)
year from date of issue unless sooner revoked, renewable upon formal request
by the permitee and submission of a new clearance from the Intelligence Division
PNP (formerly C-2)
PTCFOR Number
Date of Issue
Expiry Date
To whom issued
Address/Residence
Occupation
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Description of Firearm (Kind, Make, Caliber and Serial Num)
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deliver the same to the Provincial/Metrodiscom Director PNP in the province or to
C, FED PNP in Metro Manila, and such firearm and ammunition shall be retained
pending issuance of a license therefore in accordance with law.
XII. RESCISSION. All procedure and policies not in conformity with this
SOP are hereby rescinded.
HONESTO P. BUMANGLAG
Chief Superintendent
Director for Operations
The procedures, limitations, restrictions, etc. under this SOP Nr. 7 were
substantially reproduced in SOP Nr. 13. Thus, for example, any government
official or employee, such as barangay captain, may hold under license a
maximum of only one (1) low-powered rifle caliber .22 or shotgun not heavier
than 12 gauge, and one (1) pistol or revolver, not higher than caliber .38, except
caliber .357 and caliber .22 centerfire magnum.
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h. PNP Form V4 (Application for Firearm License in triplicate
copies duly notarized with 3 copies of picture 2x2 colored and Residence
Certificate Number.
FOR BUSINESSMAN
f) Source of firearm (if purchase, PPFA from the firearm dealer duly
signed by the representative of the Gun Store. If transfer, Affidavit of Transfer
duly notarized together with the license copy of the Transferor).
OVERSEER
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a) PNP Form 3 (Application for Special Permit) to be indorsed by the
Mayor.
a) Accomplished a, b, c, e, f, g, h, j.
GOVERNMENT OFFICALS
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b) Affidavit of Non-Pending Case duly notarized.
e) Source of Firearm
a) Accomplished a, b, c, e and j
JAIME L. LASAR
P/Senior Superintendent
Chief, FEO
CHAPTER III
OTHER RELEVANT AND INTERESTING
RULES ON FIREARMS
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Hereunder are some of the more important other rules and regulations on
firearms and ammunition. For the present of prospective firearm holder, it should
be best to be familiar with these other rules in order to avoid serious
entanglements with the law on firearms and ammunition.
ANNEX H
CIRCULAR NUMBER 2
11 September 1990
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d) To avoid crowding during verification time, the annual
verification of firearms shall be made during the birth month
of the licensee. Firearms holders are duty bound to present
their firearms during their birth month for annual
verification. The firearm license shall serve as the authority
to carry the firearm from residence to the officers mentioned
above, and return after verification.
Aside from the firearm, the documents listed hereunder shall be presented
by the licensee during the firearm verification:
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b. Official receipt of payment of the latest licensee fee (if firearm is
not covered by LCR)
c. Copy of appointment/certificate of employment
c. After the firearm has been verified and the licensee is found to be
still qualified to possess the firearm, and the corresponding licensee
fees had been paid, the verifying officer shall stamp at the back of
the license the following:
Firearm/s verified (indicate the date)
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representatives of the Sector Commander, CAPCOM, Police District
Superintendent, or Station Commander concerned.
GERARDO N FLORES
Brigadier-General, AFP
Chief of Staff
OFFICIAL:
(SGD) MANUEL R SUAREZ
Colonel, PC (GSC)
Constabulary Adjutant/
Director, Administrative Affairs, INP
On May 21, 1990, Major-General Cesar Nazareno, then PC Chief, issued
the following Letter Directive regarding rules on the carrying of firearms outside
of residence and on the issuances of MRs and MOs which we reproduce below;
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ANNEX I
21 May 1990
6. All PC/INP unit commanders are hereby directed to review all letter
directives concerning this matter and conduct intensive information campaigns in
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order that these directives will be widely disseminated and clearly understood by
all PC/INP personnel.
ANNEX J
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GUIDELINES IN THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMIT TO CARRY FIREARMS OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE
1. References:
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4. Those who have been actually threatened or whose
immediate members of the family were actually
threatened by lawless elements as supported with
authentic police reports.
Government Officials/Employees
1) Security Directors/Managers/Officers/Supervisors/
Consultants of reputable firms
2) Physicians
3) Lawyers handling sensational or sensitive cases
4) Private employee who paid Income Tax of at least
P10,000.00 for the previous year as supported by Income
Tax Return and receipt of payment of the Income Tax
5) Businessmen who paid Income Tax of at least P20,000.00
for the previous year as supported by Income Tax Return
and receipt of payment of the Income Tax
6) Proprietors/Administrators/Overseers of agricultural lands
with assessed value of not less than P500,000.00 as
supported by Real Estate Tax Declaration or Receipt of
Payment of the realty tax and Income Tax of at least
P10,000.00.
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a) Written request by the applicant addressed to C, PNP stating his
qualification to possess firearm and the reasons why he needs to carry firearm
outside of residence.
e) Two (2) ID pictures (1 x 1) taken not earlier than one (1) year
from date of filing of application.
PTCFOR Number
Date of Issue
Expiry Date
To whom issued
Address/Residence
Occupation/Qualification
Description of Firearms
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(In case of provincial residents, a third copy shall be furnished by FEO to
the Provincial/Metrodiscom Director concerned)
8. Renewal of PTCFOR
d) C, FEO shall furnish all Regional Directors PNP the list of firearms
licensees in the latters jurisdiction who had been issued PTCFOR by C, PNP
indicating therein the expiration date of each PTCFOR. Only those included in the
list shall be issued renewal of PTCFOR by the Regional Director PNP concerned.
e) At the end of each month, the Regional Director PNP shall submit
to C, PNP (Attn: C, FEO) the report of PTCFOR renewed during the month
enclosing therein a copy of each PTCFOR renewed.
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Implementation of the Ban on the Carrying of Firearms Outside of
Residence shall be strictly complied with.
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When Proclamation No. 1081 was declared placing the entire Philippines
under martial law on September 21, 1972, General Orders and Presidential
Decrees rapidly followed in succession. General Order No. 6, issued the following
day September 22, 1972 reiterated the illegality of possessing and/or carrying of
firearms outside of residence without the requisite license or permit, but with the
added feature of any violator being held in detention indefinitely at the
pleasure of the President. Presidential Decree No. 9, issued on October 2, 1972
prescribed the penalties of reclusion perpetua to death for illegal possession of
firearms.
ANNEX K
April 5, 1990
1. References
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to issue necessary rules and regulations to carry out the delegated
functions.
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c) Licensed firearms which were deposited because they were in
excess of the number, or higher than the type or caliber an
individual is entitled to possess-
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CO, FEU Chairman
Committee, TF Bakal 1st Vice-Chairman
Deputy C-6 2nd Vice-Chairman
Representative of C-2 Member
Representative of C-3 Member
Representative of C-4 Member
Representative of COA Member
Representative of CJA Member
Representative of CO, CSFC Member
After evaluation of each claim, the committee shall make the appropriate
recommendation based on paragraph f4 above to CPC or his authorized
representative, who shall have to approve the same before its implementation.
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BY COMMAND OF BRIGADIER GENERAL NAZARENO:
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ANNEX L
19 May 1984
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c. There are no other laws or AFP regulations authorizing the
loan of AFP-owned firearms to private firms and individuals.
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On November 7, 1986, then President Corazon C. Aquino issued
Memorandum Order No. 47 pertaining to the disposition of firearms, ammunition,
etc. coming from abroad, save those imported by and belonging to the new
AFP, which we reproduce hereunder:
ANNEX M
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b) Those not covered by permit/authority to import issued by
the Headquarters Philippine Constabulary.
ii) The Firearms and Explosives Unit shall send its duly
authorized representative who shall receive the articles
under receipt from the Collector of Customs/Postmaster and
who shall deposit the articles with the firearms and
Explosives Unit.
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The Chief of Constabulary shall, in consultation with the Commissioner of
Customs and the Postmaster General, promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations to implement this Memorandum Order.
All laws, orders, issuances and rules and regulations or parts thereof
inconsistent with this Memorandum Order are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.
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On August 2, 1988, the AFP leadership responded to the reported
proliferation of firearms carrying and Mission Orders issuances by Military
personnel and demonstrated the militarys determination to observe discipline in
the actuations of its members, by way of the following Letter-Directive;
ANNEX N
02 August 1988
5. Specific guidelines
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firearms shall reflect on and be taken against the AFP/INP Commander
who has jurisdiction and responsibility over the area.
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On January 6, 1986, or shortly before the EDSA Revolution, then Minister
of Justice Estelito P. Mendoza had occasion to address the reported summary
dismissals of preliminary investigations of cases involving illegal possession of
firearms, upon the mere presentation in evidence by respondents of mission
orders, without further inquiry on such mission orders validity. The following
Ministry Circular was issued, to wit;
ANNEX O
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Aside from Republic Act Nos. 482 and 486 which granted amnesty and
incentives to holders of unlicensed firearms for them to surrender such loose
firearms, amnesty proclamations were issued from time to time fro the
acquisition/conversion by the government of such loose firearms either in to
government property or duly licensed firearms, without any liability on the part
of those surrendering them. One such amnesty for loose firearms, and containing
the essential features of Republic Act. Nos. 482 and 486, was issued by President
Corazon C. Aquino, to wit;
ANNEX P
WHEREAS, reports from the law enforcement agencies reveal that there
are still a big number of loose or unlicensed firearms, ammunition or explosives
in the possession of person, a majority of whom, not having used such
contraband for the commission of any offense may be desirous to surrender the
same but are prevented from doing so for fear of being penalized in accordance
with existing laws;
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b) Commits any other offense with the use of such loose or unlicensed
firearm, ammunition or explosives.
Done in the City of Manila, this 24th day of December in the year of our
Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty six.
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Sometime later, another Executive Order was issued by President Aquino,
providing for a new period for the application of the foregoing Executive Order.
This was Executive Order No. 222, reproduced below;
ANNEX P-1
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 107 dated December 24, 1986 provides
for the surrender of unlicensed or loose firearms, ammunition or explosives
without incurring criminal liability therefore, with the privilege of applying for a
license to possess the same if qualified, and if not, to sell the same to qualified
entities or individuals;
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In renewed efforts to collect loose firearms, President Fidel V. Ramos
accorded further firearms amnesties, to wit;
ANNEX P-2
(Providing for the Surrender and Licensing of Loose Firearms and Establishing a
Central Records Unit for all firearms)
WHEREAS, the reports from law enforcement agencies reveal that there is
still a big number of unlicensed firearms, including those which have not been
re-registered pursuant to Presidential National Emergency Memorandum Order
No. 6 dated January 4, 1990 which are already deemed unlicensed firearms,
majority of which may be in the possession of persons who may be desirous of
surrendering or licensing the same in accordance with existing laws; and
Section 2. All person who surrenders his firearm may, for a period of
six (6) moths from the date of surrender, transfer the same to any qualified
individual, firm or corporation, subject to the approval of the Chief, Philippine
National Police.
Section 5. To complete and update the firearms records of the FEO, all
government agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations,
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and all local government units shall submit to the FEO a complete inventory of all
firearms procured by them. Likewise, the Bureau of Customs shall submit to the
FEO reports on all previous and subsequent firearms importations.
Failure to comply herewith shall be dealt with severely under existing rules
and regulations.
Done in the City of Manila this 13th day of September in the year of our
Lord, nineteen hundred and ninety-three.
By the President:
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ANNEX P-2a
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 122 dated September 13, 1993 grants a
fixed period of three months from its effectivity within which all loose firearms,
which include all firearms which were never registered and those firearms which
had been registered but not re-registered pursuant to Presidential Emergency
Memorandum Order No. 6 dated January 4, 1990, may be surrendered to the
authorities and registered.
SECTION 1. Within the period fixed in Executive Order No. 122 dated
September 13, 1993, the provisions of the said Executive Order shall apply
initially to those persons who have in their possession firearms which have not
been re-registered pursuant to Presidential Emergency Memorandum No. 6 dated
January 4, 1990.
Done in the City of Manila, this 26th day of October, in the year of Our
Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Three.
By the President:
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ANNEX P-2b
c) The latest firearm license which had not been renewed shall be
taken along by the owner and shall serve as his authority to transport the
firearm from residence to FEO or Provincial Command/Metrodiscom/CSFC
Regional Command and return. The owner shall also bring with him three (3)
rounds of ammunition for ballistic test of his firearm.
d) The firearm shall be test fired for ballistic and the stencil of the
serial number shall be taken. Thereafter, the Ballistic Test Certificate and Stencil
Certificate shall be issued in two (2) copies. The original shall be given to the
firearm holder, while the duplicate shall be retained for record purposes.
f) The firearm shall then be returned to the owner after he has been
issued a Provisional License to serve as his authority to keep the firearm in his
residence pending receipt of his firearm license.
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g) The Provisional License shall be issued by C, FEO or by the
Provincial/Metrodiscom Director/CSFC Regional Director only. No other officers
are authorized to issue the Provisional License.
a) For each re-registered firearm the license shall pay the amounts
indicated hereunder which includes the back taxes from 1990 and the current
taxes up to 1995, expiration of the computerized license to be issued, as follows;
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SECTION 5. Reports
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ANNEX P-2c
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 122 dated September 13, 1993 provides
for the surrender of loose and unre-registered firearms within a period of three
(3) months from effectivity thereof;
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 122-A dated October 26, 1993 limited the
initial coverage of Executive Order No. 122 thereby giving priority to the
registration of firearms which were not re-registered under existing law;
SECTION 2. Any person who surrenders the loose firearm and apply for a
license to possess the same if qualified, or transfer the firearm to any qualified
individual, firm or corporation subject to the approval of the Chief, Philippine
National Police, not later than 8 September 1994.
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Done in the City of Manila, this 28th day of March, in the year of our Lord,
Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Four.
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City
I. REFERENCES:
II. PURPOSES:
III. SCOPE:
This circular shall apply to all natural and juridical persons who
intend to manufacture and deal in the importation, exportation and sale of
AIRSOFT rifle/pistol which has been classified as a special toy of airgun; and to
those who desire to possess or carry the same. This circular also sets the
provisions for the operation of airsoft gun club and playground.
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IV. DEFINITION OF AIRSOFT RIFLE/PISTOL:
V. RESTRICTION:
VII. MARKINGS:
VIII. POSSESSION:
Any person who desires to possess airsoft rifle/pistol shall file his
application in accordance with PNP SOP Number 13 entitled Licensing of
Firearms. The one time registration rule for air rifle/pistol shall be applied to
airsoft rifle/pistol. In case of transfer of ownership to a qualified citizen, the
required procedure in the transfer of regular air gun shall also be applied. A
licensed airsoft rifle/pistol holder shall not transfer physical possession of his
registered airsoft rifle/pistol until the application for license to possess airsoft
rifle/pistol is approved by FED, CSG.
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IX. TRANSPORT OF AIRSOFT RIFLE/PISTOL:
X. IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION:
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All licensed dealers of airsoft rifle/pistol shall be required to secure
the necessary permits when intending to go on air soft rifle/pistol show or
exhibition just like the conduct of Defense and Sporting Arms Show.
XV. EFFECTIVITY:
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City
a. xxxxx
b. xxxxx
d. xxxxx
e. xxxxx
f. xxxxx
1. xxxxx
2. xxxxx
3. xxxxx
4. xxxxx
5. xxxxx
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6. xxxxx
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PNP
Camp Crame, Quezon City
Pursuant to the provisions of Executive Order No. 94, Series of 1923 and
Executive Order No.325, Series of 1941 amending Executive Order No. 290,
Series of 1940, the following rules and regulations governing the establishment
operation and maintenance of gun clubs are hereby promulgated:
g. The Gun Club must have their own accredited Range Officer.
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share/lease their existing target range with other gun clubs. Likewise, private
ranges are not allowed to share/rent their existing target range to other gun
clubs if it is for commercial use.)
n. A gun club that has been inactive for three (3) or more years
will have to submit the requirements for a new gun club recognition and firing
range accreditation.
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b. They must have sufficient space for the needs and size of
the gun club.
- Pits must be eight (8) feet in depth, five (5) feet in width, and the length
must be the same as that of the target wall. Pits are required only where high-
powered long firearms are allowed for use.
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i. An outdoor range may have only one bay with not less than
ten (10) meters in width and twenty (20) meters length.
Prone 12 inches
Sitting 12 inches
Kneeling 28 inches
Standing 28 inches
d. An indoor range may have only one bay not less than five
(5) meters in width and twenty (20) meters in length.
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3. LICENSE, FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION OF GUN
CLUBS AND MEMBERS:
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2. Second Offense Cancellation of the Individual
firearm license of the member concerned.
3. Third Offense withdrawal of recognition of the gun
club and closure of firing/target range.
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permits shall be valid only during the date of competition which must be
indicated in the permit, allowance in dates may be allowed to cover travel
time in case the competition is overseas or requires long travel time.
6. TARGET PRACTICE:
7. COMPETITIONS:
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d. Shooting competitions involving the use of high-
powered rifles is prohibited except for competition with purely personnel
of the AFP, PNP and other law enforcement agencies as participants.
8. RELOADING MACHINES:
9. MONTHLY REPORTS:
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b. A gun club member who is holder of caliber .45 or caliber
.40 pistol licensed in the name of the gun club may be allowed to purchase an
additional slide and receiver for a pistol with different caliber for use in target
practice and shooting competitions subject to the provisions of Circular No. 99-
009 dated March 16, 1999. Furthermore, the purchase of the Gun Club member
should be endorsed by the Club President.
c. The target range of a gun club shall be for the use of its
members only and by the members of other gun clubs and other guests
authorized by the Club President. It shall be understood that all private range
shall not be used for commercial/business operations and/or other purposes.
Violations of this regulation shall constitute a valid ground for the withdrawal of
the PNP recognition of the gun club concerned.
11. INSPECTION:
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Camp Crame, Quezon City
1. Purpose:
2. References:
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MEMORANDUM
FOR : TADHRDD
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