Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Q City, Phil
Juezon City, Philippines 31 JUL 2013

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS Hf
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 2127

INTRODUCED BY REP. MARCELINO “MARCY” R, TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Numerous reports, then and now, indicate that some lawless elements make use
of toy guns which resemble exactly the real ones, when committing crimes such as
robbery hold-ups, intimidation and threats.

This happens to be the case because there is no existing law that prohibits the
manufacture and production of imitation firearms. Apparently, the lack of legislation on
the matter contributes to the ever-increasing crime rate of the country.

The proposal aims to regulate the manufacture or production of look-alike
firearms unless such imitation firearms are approved by the Department of Trade and
Industry. Indeed, if toy guns are really made for the simple purpose of entertaining the
kids, it need not look like the replica of a real firearm.

Hence, in order to deter criminality and the use of imitation firearms in illegal

activities, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative
1* District, City of Marikina


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Philippines

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILLNO,__ 2127

INTRODUCED BY REP. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALES OF
IMITATION FIREARMS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Anti- Look-Alike Firearms
Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — \t is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect
the welfare of its citizens by regulating the manufacture and sale of look-alike firearms.

SEC. 3. Definition of Look-Alike Firearm. — For purposes of this Act, a look-alike
firearm is any imitation of any original firearm which was manufactured, designed and
produced since 1898, including toy guns, water guns, replica non-guns, and air soft guns
firing non-metallic projectiles

SEC. 4. Acts Prohibited. — t shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, sale,
ship, transport, or receive any toy, look-alike, or imitation firearm unless such firearm
contains, or has affixed to it, a marking approved by the Secretary of Trade and Industry,
as provided in Section 5 hereof.

SEC. 5. Distinctive Markings for Toys, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms;
Exception; Waiver; Adjustment and Changes. — Except as provided below, each toy,
look-alike, or imitation firearm shall have as an integral part, permanently affixed, a blaze
orange plug inserted in the barrel of such toy, look-alike imitation firearm. Such plug
shall be recessed no more than 6 millimeters from the muzzle end of the barrel of such
firearm.

The Secretary of Trade and Industry may provide for an altemative marking or device for
any toy, look-alike, or imitation firearm not capable of being marked and may waive the
requirement of any such marking or device for any toy, look-alike, or imitation firearm
that will only be used in theatrical, movie, or television industry.

The Secretary is likewise authorized to make adjustments and changes in the marking
system provided by this section, after consulting with interested persons.

SEC. 6. Study of Criminal Misuse of Toy, Look-Alike and Imitation Firearms;
Report. — The Philippine National Police (PNP) Director is authorized and directed to
conduct a technical evaluation of the marking systems provided for in this Act to
determine their effectiveness in police combat situations. The Director shall begin the
study within three (3) months after the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. — if any provision or part hereof, is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law not otherwise affected shall remain valid and
subsisting.


SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. — Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent
with the provisions of this Act are hereby modified, repealed, or amended accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at
least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,