Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

i 5357

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

EXPLANATORY NOTE

NEGLIGENCE and laxity on the part of gun owners and gun manufacturers have put
children’s lives in grave danger.

Wanton disregard of loaded weapons sometimes lead to the injuries and even death of our
‘young,

‘Authorities, through this measure, will help put a stop to this irresponsibility. The bill seeks
to heavily punish firearms owners whose negligence resulted to the injury and death of children
‘and gun manufacturers who fail to put safety devices in firearm that prevent children from
discharging it.

Thus, the passage ofthis bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
‘Second Regular Session

House Bano 5357

Introduced by Honorable Carmelo F. Lazatin

AN ACT PROVIDING SAFETY FOR CHILDREN AGAINST IRRESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS
(AND MANUFACTURERS

BE it enacted in the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled:
Sec. 1. Title: This act shall be known 2s "Safe Gun Act of 2011"

‘Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy: Itis State's policy to reduce injuries and deaths caused by
firearms to children. Toward this end, the State shall guarantee the safety of children from
irresponsible gun owners and the production of child-proof safety firearms or devices.

‘Sec. 3. Unlawful acts: It shall be unlawful:
‘a. For a person to leave a loaded firearm within each of children.

b. For a person to manufacture, sell, cause to sell or import a firearm that does not have 2s
an integral part a device or devices that prevent a child of less than 7 years of age ‘rom
discharging a firearm by reason of the amount of strength, dexterity, cognitive skil, or other ability
required to cause a discharge.

Section 4; Penalties:

‘2. Any violation of this Act shall be punished with a fine of not less than fifty thousand
pesos (P50,000.00) or imprisonment of less than three months or both at the discretion of the
Court. Ifthe offense is committed by a corporation, trust or firm, partnership or association or other
entity, the penalty shall be imposed upon the quity officer or officers of such corporation, trust, fm,
partnership or association or entity.

'b. Upon approval of this law, if the firearm manufactured by a person or corporation
caused the injury or death of a child through accidental firing, the fine imposed will be raised to
500,000 and imprisonment of prision mayor without parole.



c. The gun owner who is found guity of negligence wil be punished with a fine of not less
than fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or imprisonment of less than three months or both at the
discretion of the Court

dif the neglected firearm caused the injury or death of a child through accidental firing.
the fine imposed to the owner will be raised to P500,000 and imprisonment of prision mayor
‘without parole.

Sec. 5: Separability clause: The declaration of unconstitutionalty or invalidity of any
provisions of this Act shall not affect the other provisions.

‘Sec . 6 Repealing clause: Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
{etter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or Is inconsistent with the
provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amendad accordingly.

Sec. 7. Effectivity: This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication
in atleast two (2) newspapers of general circulation

Approved,