FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

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House Bill No. 285

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Organized airsoft started in our country in 1985, and interest in the hobby had
gone up and down, several times over the past 20 years. The airsoft gaming
community initially conducted their games in secrecy, but in the recent years has
reached the mainstream due to the tremendous surge of newbies, owing to the
advent of cheap China-made airsoft guns. Airsoft teams are mostly clan organized,
with a number of groups claiming representation, to a certain extent, of the local
airsoft community, organizing and coordinating between local teams, especially
during big events where hundreds of players from teams all over the country
converge on selected venues for friendly toumaments.

Letter of Instruction 1264, a Presidential Directive, signed by former President
Ferdinand E. Marcos in 1982, bans the import, sale and public display of gun
replicas, but purchase of airsoft guns and the movement of airsoft players are largely
untouched by the government, with only a few confiscated shipments marring that
record. No direct regulations have been placed on the airsoft community, and
players of all ages and background are welcomed to play.

Under this proposal, it shall be unlawful for any person to produce,
manufacture, sell, use, ship, transport, give or receive any toy look-alike or imitation
firearm unless such item contains, or has affixed to it, a marking approved by the
Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

RUFUS B. ROOR|GUEZ

MAXIMO B. RODRIGUEZ, JR.


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
FIRST REGULAR SESSION )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

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House Bill No._ 2859

AN ACT
REGULATING THE IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE, SALE, USE AND
TRANSPORT OF AIRSOFT RIFLES/PISTOLS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES:

SECTION 1. Title — This Act shall be known as the Airsoft Immitation
Firearm Law of 2010.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared policy of the State
to protect the public from harm due to the unregulated manufacture, sale, use, and
transport of any toy look-alike or imitation firearm.

SECTION 3. Definition of Airsoft Rifle/Pistol. For purposes of this Act,
airsoft rifle/ pistol includes battery operated, spring and gas type powered rifles/
pistols which discharge plastic pellets only as bullets or ammunition. It differs from
replica as the latter does not fire plastic pellet with very low projectile velocity.

SECTION 4. Restriction. Airsoft rifle/ pistol, a special type of air gun, shall
be used in sporting activities such as war game simulation only. Alll airsoft rifles/
pistols shall not exceed 550 feet per second velocity using .20 gram plastic pellets.
An airsoft rfle/ pistol exceeding the said limit shall not be eligible for registration.

SECTION 5. Manufacture, Importation and Sale.- All natural and juridical
persons who intend to manufacture, import or sell airsoft rifle/ pistol shall apply for a
permit to manufacture, import or to sell airsoft rifles/ pistols from the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI) and shall be registered with the Philippine National Police
(PNP).

SECTIONS. Distinctive Marking. - There shall be a distinctive marking for
airsoft rifle/pistol as an integral part, a permanently affixed, blaze orange or red pulp
in its barrel. Such mark shall be at the tip of the muzzle not less than 6.35
centimeters in length.

SECTION 7. Registration for Use. Upon the one-time registration with the
PNP for those airsoft rifles/ pistols with no serial numbers, a barcode sticker bearing


a permanently assigned unique serial number shall be affixed on a conspicuous part
of the airsoft rifle/ pistol. Said barcode sticker shall remain valid for the lifetime of the
gun. Those airsoft rifles/ pistols with existing serial numbers shall be registered using
their individually affixed serial numbers

Duplication of serial numbers and/or falsification of barcode stickers shall be
deemed as a violation and shall result to the revocation of any airsoft license issued
to the holder. In cases where an airsoft part with the serial number should be
repairedireplaced, information of such action shall be submitted to the PNP for
proper notification.

Airsoft rifles/pistols must be painted with bright red or orange color on its tip.

Any person registering airsoft rifle /pistol must not be below 18 years of age
and must be a bonafide member of a duly accredited airsoft club.

In case of transfer of ownership to another individual, a copy of the transfer
document must be submitted to the PNP for proper recording

SECTION 8. Transport of Airsoft Rifle/Pistol. - A Permit to Transport (PTT)
airsoft rifle/ pistol shall be required for the transport of all airsoft rifles/ pistols from
the place of residence to any game or exhibition site. The application for a permit to
transport airsoft rifle/ pistol shall be filed with the PNP at their respective regional or
provincial police offices.

The permit to transport airsoft shall cover a maximum of five (5) airsoft units,
whether rifles, pistols or a combination of both. The permit shall be valid nationwide
for a period of one year except in areas where there is prevalence of crime and
lawlessness.

While in transit, all airsoft rifles/ pistols shall be placed in secured bags or
cases and must not be displayed in public.

SECTION 9. Airsoft Teams.- Airsoft teams/clubs shall seek accreditation with
the PNP. Each airsoft club shall have a minimum of ten (10) registered owners of
airsoft rifle/ pistol, who shall be local residents, and shall abide by the Code of
Conduct, Safety, and Rules of Engagement for Games which shall be formulated by
a National Airsoft Association for airsoft players and shall be applicable and binding
upon all, during games.

SECTION 10. Airsoft Game Sites. - Prior to the use of a particular area as.
airsoft game site, the operator or duly authorized person in charge of the proposed
airsoft game site shall inform in writing the Chief of Police who has jurisdiction over
the said area for the conduct of any war game, simulation, shooting competition or
exhibition of airsoft rfles/ pistols

‘When located in populated areas, the game site must be enclosed and secure
from public view. No person below 18 years of age shall be allowed inside the game
sites.

All authorized dealers of airsoft rifle/ pistol shall secure the necessary permits
prior for the conduct of airsoft rfle/ pistol show or exhibition.

SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. The Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with the Philippine National Police and
other concemed government agencies, shall promulgate the necessary
implementing rules and regulations within ninety days after the approval of this Act.


SECTION 12. Penal Provisions. Any person or entity found to have violated
the provisions of this Act shall be liable to a fine of not less than One Hundred
Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) or an imprisonment of not less than six (6) months,
or both at the discretion of the court.

SECTION 13. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder thereof not affected thereby shall continue
in full force and in effect.

SECTION 14. Repealing Clause. All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations,
other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this law are hereby
repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SECTION 15. Effectivity — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,