FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 
1980 
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Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
Since the invention of the Flintlock Musket in the early 17th century, 
man 
has developed a keen 
fascination to guns and sophisticated 
weaponry. Throughout history, we have seen the simple revolver undergo 
modifications and advancements and at present, there are hundreds of 
different types and sub-types of the simple weapon invented by James 
Puckle. 
The reason behind this never-ending awe and interest over 
firearms is rooted in one of man's most basic instincts: survival. Personal 
safety, protecting our loved ones, protection of property and protection of 
country, these basic and intrinsic desires are second nature to us, and 
thus, man's fascination with firearms will never ebb. 
With the steady rise in crime rate both here and worldwide, more 
and more are turning to firearms as a means of security and protection. It 
has become commonplace for most households to have at least one gun. 
UnfortUnately, alongside this; crimes involving the use of firearms have 
skyrocketed, the number of loose and unregistered firearms steadily 
increase and more and more violent deaths as a result of firearms are 
experienced. 
Great legislators before our time have crafted laws aimed at 
curtailing the misuse and abuse of owning firearms, but unfortunately, 
these laws are no longer sufficient in scope to address the problem. It is 
our task to revisit these laws and to revise and amend them to ensure that 
they are properly adapted to the circumstances we face today. 
Thus, the passage of this bill is urgently sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
FIRST REGULAR SESSION 
SENATE 
S.B. No. 1980 
Introduced by: SEN. RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR. 
"AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STIFFER PENALTIES FOR CRIMES 
RELATING TO FIREARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS, FURTHER 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1866, AS 
AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8294, AND FOR RELEVANT 
PURPOSES" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1866, as amended by 
Republic Act No. 8294, is hereby further amended to read as 
follows: 
"Section 1. Unlawful [Manufacture, Sale] Acquisition [Disposition] 
or Ammunition [or instruments Used or Intended to be Used in the 
Manufacture of Firearms or Ammunition]. - the penalty of [prision 
correcciona/] PRISION MAYOR in its [maximum] MEDIUM period 
[and a fine of not less than Fifteen thousand pesos (P15,000)] shall 
be imposed upon any' person who shall unlawfully [manufacture, 
deal in,] acquire [,dispose] or posses any [low powered] firearm 
[, such as rimfire handgun, .380 or .32 and other firearm of similar 
firepower, part of firearm, ammunition, or machinery, tool or 
instrument used or intended to be used in the manufacture of any 
firearm or ammunition: Provided, that no other crime was 
committed]. 
THE 
TERM 
'FIREARM' 
REFERS 
TO 
ANY 
HANDHELD OR PORTABLE WEAPON FROM WHICH ANY 
BULLET, BALL SHOT OR MISSILE OR OTHER DEADLY 
PROJECTILE 
MAY 
BE 
DISCHARGED 
BY 
MEANS 
OF 
EXPLOSION OR ANY INSTRUMENT OR IMPLEMENT WHICH 
HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO BE CAPABLE OF DOING THE 
SAME. THE TERM INCLUDES, AMONG OTHERS, REVOLVERS 
AND SELF-LOADING PISTOLS, RIFLES AND CARBINES NOT 
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EXCEEDING CALIBER 7.62 MM WHICH DO NOT HAVE FULLY 
AUTOMATIC MODE. 
"THE PENALTY OF PRIS/ON MA YOR IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD 
SHALL BE IMPOSED IF THREE (3) OR MORE FIREARMS ARE 
UNLAWFULLY ACQUIRED OR POSSESSED BY ANY PERSON. 
"THE PENAL TYOF PRIS/ON MA YOR IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD 
SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO SHALL 
UNLAWFULLY ACQUIRE OR POSSESS A LIGHT WEAPON . 
• 
THE TERM 'LIGHT WEAPON' REFERS TO A WEAPON 
DESIGNED FOR USE BY TWO (2) OR MORE PERSONS 
SERVING AS A CREW, SELF-LOADING PISTOLS, RIFLES AND 
CARBINES, SUB-MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT RIFLES AND 
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS NOT EXCEEDING CALIBER 7.62 MM. 
THE TERM INCLUDES, AMONG OTHERS, HEAVY MACHINE 
GUNS, 
HANDHELD 
UNDER-BARREL 
AND 
MOUNTED 
GRENADE LAUNCHERS, PORTABLE ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS, 
PORTABLE 
ANTI-TANK 
GUNS, 
RECOILEESS 
RIFLES, 
PORTABLE LAUNCHERS OF 
ANTI-TANK MISSILE AND 
ROCKET SYSTEMS, PORTABLE LAUNCHERS OF ANTI-
AIRCRAFT MIISSILE SYSTEMS, 
AND 
MORTARS OF 
A 
CALIBER OF LESS THAN 100 MM. A LIGHT WEAPON SHALL 
BE LAWFULLY ACQUIRED OR POSSESSED EXCLUSIVELY BY 
THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) OR THE 
PHILIPPINE 
NATIONAL 
POLICE 
(PNP) 
AND 
OTHER 
AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: PROVIDED, 
THAT 
PRIVATE 
INDIVIDUALS 
WHO 
ALREADY 
HAVE 
LICENSES 
TO 
POSSESS 
LIGHT 
WEAPONS 
UPON 
EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT SHALL NOT BE DEPRIVED OF THE 
PRIVILEGE TO CONTINUE POSSESSING THE SAME AND 
RENEWING 
THE 
SAME 
AND 
RENEWING 
LICENSES 
THEREFOR BASED ON THE SOLE GROUND THAT THESE 
LICENSES ARE FOR LIGHT WEAPONS. 
"IF 
THE 
EVIDENCE, 
• 
WHETHER 
TESTIMONIAL, 
DOCUMENTARY OR OBJECT, SHOULD PROVE THAT AN 
UNLICENSED FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON IS IN THE 
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POSSESSION OF TWO (2) OR MORE PERSONS WITH ANIMUS 
POSSIDENDI OR INTENT TO POSSESS THE FIREARM OR 
LIGHT WEAPON, EACH OF THEM SHALL SUFFER THE 
APPLICABLE PENAL TV PROVIDED IN THE PRECEEDING 
PARAGRAPHS. 
"The penalty of Prision Mayor in its minimum period [and a fine of 
Thirty thousand pesos (P30,000)] 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.] UPON ANY PERSON WHO 
SHALL UNLAWFULLY ACQUIRE OR POSSESS AMMUNITION 
FOR 
FIREARMS 
OR 
LIGHT 
WEAPONS, 
THE 
TERM 
'AMMUNITION' REFERS TO LOADED SHELLS FOR RIFLES, 
MUSKETS, CARBINES, SHOTGUNS, REVOLVERS, PISTOLS 
AND OTHER FIREARMS OR LIGHT WEAPONS: PROVIDED, 
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THAT IF A VIOLATION OF THIS PARAGRAPH IS COMMITTED 
ON THE OCCASION OF THE UNLAWFUL ACQUISITION OR 
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON. 
"THE PENALTY OF PRIS/ON MA YOR IN ITS MINIMUM PERIOD 
SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO SHALL 
UNLAWFULLY ACQUIRE OR POSSESS A MAJOR PART OR 
COMPONENT OF A FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON. THE 
MAJOR PARTS OR COMPONENTS OF A FIREARM OR LIGHT 
WEAPON ARE THE BARREL, THE SLIDE, THE CYLINDER AND 
THE FRAME OR RECIEVER. 
"[if homicide or murder is committed with] [t] The use of an 
unlicensed firearm [ , such use of an unlicensed firearm] OR LIGHT 
WEAPON IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY 
THE REVISED PENAL CODE OR OTHER SPECIAL LAWS shall 
be considered as an aggravating circumstance [.J: PROVIDED, IF 
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THE CRIME COMMITTED WITH THE USE OF AN UNLICENSED 
FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON IS PENALIZED BY THE LAW 
WITH A MAXIMUM PENALTV WHICH IS LOWER THAN THAT 
PRESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION 
OF FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON, THE PENAL TV FOR 
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ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON 
SHALL BE IMPOSED: PROVIDED, FURTHER, IF THE CRIME 
COMMITTED WITH THE USE OF AN UNLICENSED FIREARM 
OR LIGHT WEAPON IS PENALIZED BY THE LAW WITH A 
MAXIMUM PENAL TV WHICH IS EQUAL TO THAT IMPOSED 
UNDER THIS SECTION FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF 
FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON, THE PENALTY PRIS/ON 
MA YOR IN ITS MINIMUM PERIOD SHALL BE IMPOSED IN 
ADDITION TO THE PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF WHICH 
HE/SHE IS FOUND GUlL TV. 
"IF ANY OTHER CRIME PUNISHABLE BY THE REVISED 
PENAL CODE OR OTHER SPECIAL LAW WAS COMMITTED BY 
THE PERSON ARRESTED WITHOUT USING THE FIREARM OR 
LIGHT WEAPON, THE VIOLATION OF THIS ACT SHALL BE 
CONSIDERED AS A DISTINCT AND SEPARATE OFFENSE. 
"If the violation of this [Section] ACT is in furtherance of, or incident 
to, or in connection with the crime of rebellion or insurrection, 
[sedition,] or attempted coup d' etat, such violation shall be 
absorbed as an element of the crime of rebellion, or insurrection, 
[sedition,] or attempted coup d' etat. 
"The [same) penalty OF PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MINIMUM 
PERIOD TO PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MEDIUM PERIOD 
shall be imposed upon the owner, president, manager, 
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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 OR AMMUNITION 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 
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them to use unlicensed firearms or firearms without any legal 
authority to be carried outside of their residences in the course 
of their employment. 
"The penalty of [arresto mayor] PRISION CORRECCIONAL 
AND FINE OF TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (P20,OOO) shall 
be imposed upon any person WHO IS LICENSED TO OWN A 
FIREARM BUT who shall carry [any licensed firearm] THE 
SAME outside his residence without legal authority therefor." 
SEC. 2. Section 2 of Presidential Decree No. 1866 is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
"Section 2. [Presumption of Illegal] UNLAWFULL Manufacture, 
SALE OR DISPOSITION of Firearms, LIGHT WEAPONS, [or] 
Ammunition, OR PARTIS THEREOF, MACHINERY, TOOLS OR 
INSTRUMENTS USED OR INTENDED TO BE USED IN THE 
MANUFACTURE 
OF 
FIREARMS, 
LIGHT 
WEAPONS, 
AMMUNITION, OR PARTIS THEREOF. -
THE PENAL TV OF 
RECLUSION TEMPORAL SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY 
PERSON WHO SHALL UNLAWFULLY ENGAGE IN THE 
MANUFACTURE, SALE OR DISPOSITION OF FIREARMS, 
LIGHT WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, OR PARTIS THEREOF, OR 
COMPONENTS OR PARTIS OF FIREARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS 
OR AMMUNITION. 
"THE PENALTY OF PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MINIMUM 
PERIOD TO PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MEDIUM PERIOD SHALL 
BE 
IMPOSED 
UPON 
SUCH 
LABORER, 
WORKER 
OR 
EMPLOYEE OF A LICENSED FIREARMS MANUFACTURING 
COMPANY OR LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER WHO SHALL 
UNLAWFULLY TAKE; SELL OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF 
PARTS OF FIREARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION 
WHICH THE COMPANY MANUFACTURES OR SELLS, AND 
OTHER MATERIALS USED BY THE COMPANY IN THE 
MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF FIREARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS, 
OR AMMUNITION. THE BUYER OR THE POSSESSOR OF 
SUCH STOLEN PARTS OR MATERIALS SHALL SUFFER THE 
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SAME 
PENALTY 
AS 
THE 
LABORER, 
WORKER 
OR 
EMPLOYEE. 
"THE PENAL TV OF 
PRISION MAYOR SHALL BE 
IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO SHALL UNLAWFULLY 
MANUFACTURE, DEAL IN, ACQUIRE, DISPOSE OF OR 
POSSESS ANY MACHINERY, TOOL OR INSTRUMENT USED 
OR INTENDED TO BE USED BY THAT SAME PERSON IN THE 
MANUFACTURE 
OF 
FIREARMS, 
LIGHT 
WEAPONS, 
AMMUNITION, OR PARTS THEREOF. 
"IF THE VIOLITIONOR OFFENSE IS COMMITTED BY A 
CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION OR OTHER 
JURIDICAL ENTITIES, THE PENALTY PROVIDED FOR IN THIS 
SECTION SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON THE DIRECTORS, 
. OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR OTHER OFFICIALS OR PERSONS 
THEREIN WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY PARTICIPATED 
IN THE UNLAWFUL ACT MENTIONED. 
"The possession of any machinery, tool or instrument used 
directly in the manufacture of firearms, LIGHT WEAPONS, [or] 
ammunition, OR PART/S THEREOF by any person whose 
business, [or] employment OR ACTIVITY does not lawfully deal 
with the [manufacture of firearms or ammunition,] POSSESSION 
OF SUCH ARTICLE shall be prima facie evidence that such article 
is intended to be used in the unlawful/illegal manufacture of 
firearms, LIGHT WEAPONS, [or] ammunition, OR PARTIS 
THEREOF." 
SEC. 3. Section 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1866, as amended by 
Republic Act No. 8294, is hereby amended to read as follows: 
Section 5. Tampering of Firearm['Js [Serial Number]. -
ANY 
MODIFICATION MADE ON A FIREARM THAT SHALL ALTER 
ITS 
IDENTITY, 
INFORMATION 
OR 
BALLISTIC 
CHARACTERISTIC SHALL REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A 
NEW LICENSE. The penalty of [prision correctionalj PRISION 
MAYOR IN ITS MAXIMUM PERIOD shall be imposed upon any 
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person who shaH unlawfuHy tamper[.] WITH, change, deface or 
erase 
the 
serial 
number, 
OR 
MODIFY 
THE 
IDENTITY, 
INFORMATION OR BALLISTIC CHARACTERISTIC of any 
firearm." 
SEC. 4. Insert a new section 5-A, 5-8, 5-C, 5-0, 5-E, 5-F, 5-G, and 5-H in 
Presidential Decree No. 1866, as amended, to read as follows: 
"SECTION 5-A. REGISTRATION OF AIR, GAS OR 
SPRING OPERATED PISTOLS OR RIFLES. -
AIR GAS OR 
SPRING OPERATED PISTOLS OR RIFLES WHICH CAN EXPEL 
A PROJECTILE AT A SPEED OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED 
FIFTY (150) FEET PER SECOND SHALL BE REGISTERED 
WITH THE FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES DIVISIION OF THE 
PNP WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF 
THIS ACT, OR WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF 
ITS IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE OR SALE, WHICHEVER 
COMES LATER. FAILURE TO REGISTER OF THE SAME 
WITHIN THE REQUIRED PERIOD SHALL BE PENALIZED BY 
THE SIEZURE FORFIETURE AND CONFISCATION OF THE 
PISTOLS OR RIFLES IN FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT." 
"SECTION 5-B. USE OF AN IMITATION FIREARM OR 
LIGHT WEAPON -
AN IMITATION FIREARM OR LIGHT 
WEAPON WHICH IS USED IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME 
SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS A REAL FIREARM OR LIGHT 
WEAPON AND THE PERSON WHO COMMITTED THE CRIME 
SHALL BE PUNISHED ACCORDING TO SECTION 1 OF THIS 
ACT. THE TERM 'IMITATION FIREARM' REFERS TO ANY AIR, 
GAS OR SPRING OPERATED GUN, TOY GUN, REPLICA OF A 
FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON, OR OTHER DEVICE THAT IS 
SO SUBSTATIALLY SIMILAR IN COLORATION AND OVERALL 
APPEARANCE 
TO 
AN 
EXISTING 
FIREARM 
OR 
LIGHT 
WEAPON AS TO LEAD A REASONABLE PERSON TO BELIEVE 
THAT SUCH IMITATION FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON IS A 
REAL FIREARM OR LIGHT WEAPON." 
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"SECTION 
SoC. 
FIREARMS, 
LIGHT WEAPONS 
OR 
AMMUNITION 
IN 
CUSTODIA 
LEGIS. 
-
DURING 
THE 
PEN DANCY OF THE CASE, SEIZED FIREARMS, LIGHT 
WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, OR PARTS THEREOF, MACHINERY, 
TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS SHALL NOT BE DISPOSED OF, 
ALIENATED OR TRANSFERRED BUT SHAll BE IN THE 
CUSTODY OF 
THE COURT OR 
IN 
CUSTODIA LEGIS: 
PROVIDED, THAT IF THE COURT DECIDES THAT IT HAS NO 
ADEQUATE MEANS TO SAFELY KEEP THE SAME, THE 
COURT SHALL AUTHORIZE THE PNP TO HOLD SUCH 
FIREARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, OR PARTIS 
THEREOF, MACHINERY, TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS FOR 
SAFEKEEPING DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE AND 
TO DELIVER THE SAME TO THE COURT WHEN SO ORDERED: 
PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT NO BOND SHALL BE ADMITTED 
FOR THE RELEASE OF THE SAME: PROVIDED, FINALLY, 
THAT ANY VIOLATION HEREOF SHALL BE PUNISHABLE BY 
PRISION MAYOR IN ITS MINIMUM PERIOD TO ITS MEDIUM 
PERIOD." 
"SECTION 5-D. CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE. -
EVERY PENALTY IMPOSED FOR VIOLATION 
OF 
THE 
PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL CARRY WITH IT THE 
ACCESSORY PENALlY OF CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE 
OF THE FIREARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, OR 
PARTIS THEREOF, MACHINERY, TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS IN 
FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT." 
"SECTION 5-E. LIABILITY FOR PLANTING OF EVIDENCE 
CONCERNING 
FIREARMS, 
AMMUNITION, 
OR 
PARriS 
THEREOF.-
THE PENALTY OF PRISION MAYOR IN ITS 
MAXIMUM PERIOD SHALL BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON 
WHO SHALL WILLFULLY AND MALICIOUSLY INSERT, PLACE, 
ADD OR ATTACH, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THROUGH ANY 
OVERT OR COVERT ACT, ANY FIREARM, LIGHT WEAPON, 
AMMUNITION, OR PARTIS THEREOF IN THE PERSON, 
HOUSE, EFFECTS OR IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF AN 
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INNOCENT INDIVIDUAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLICATING 
OR INCRIMINATING HIM/HER OR IMPUTING THE COMMISSION 
OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT TO 
SAID INDIVIDUAL: PROVIDED, THAT IF THE PERSON FOUND 
GUILTY HEREIN IS A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE, 
HE/SHE SHALL SUFFER THE PENALTY OF RECLUSION 
TEMPORAL." 
"SECTION 5-F, ILLEGAL TRANSFER OF FIREAMRS. -
IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRANSFER 
THE POSSESSION OF ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OR 
ANY PART OF A FIREARM TO ANOTHER PERSON WHO HAS 
NOT YET OBTAINED OR SECURED THE 
NECESSARY 
LICENSE OR PERMiT THEREOF. 
"THE PENALTY OF PRIS/ON CORRECCIONAL SHALL 
BE IMPOSED UPON ANY PERSON WHO SHALL VIOLATE THE 
PROVISION OF THE PRECEDING PARAGRAPH. IN ADDITION, 
HE SHALL BE DISQUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE TO 
POSSESS OTHER FIREARMS AND ALL HIS EXISTING 
FIREARMS 
LICENSES, 
WHETHER 
FOR 
PURPOSES 
OF 
COMMERCE OR POSSESSION, SHALL BE REVOKED. 
"ANY PUBLIC OFFICER OR PERSONNEL WHO SHALL 
REGISTER A FIREARM, KNOWING THAT IT IS STOLEN SHALL 
SUFFER THE PENAL TY OF PRIS/ON CORRECC/ONAL." 
"SECTION 
5-G. 
ISSUANCE, 
REVOCA TION, 
CANCELLATION AND SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT. 
-
EVERY FIREARM HAS TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE 
FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES DIVISION OF THE PNP TO BE 
CONSIDERED 
LICENSED. 
THE 
PNP 
CHIEF 
OR 
HIS 
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL ISSUE LICENSES OR 
OTHER 
PERMITS 
TO 
ANY 
QUALIFIED 
NATURAL 
OR 
JURIDICAL PERSON WHO SHALL ACQUIRE, POSSESS, DEAL . . 
IN, 
SELL OR 
DISPOSE 
FIREARMS, 
LIGHT WEAPONS, 
AMMUNITION, OR PARTIS THEREOF. HE MAY ISSUE A 
PERMIT TO CARRY A FIREARM OUTSIDE OF THE RESIDENCE 
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TO ANY QUALIFIED PERSON IN MERITORIOUS CASES AS 
MAY BE DETERMINED BY HIM AND THE IMPLEMENTING 
RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE PROMULGATED. 
"LIKEWISE, ANY PERSON WHO SHALL MANUFACTURE 
OR REPAIR FIREARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, OR 
PARTIS THEREOF, MACHINERY, TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS 
INTENDED TO 
BE USED IN 
THE 
MANUFACTURE OF 
FIREARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS, AMMUNITION, OR PARTIS 
THEREOF SHALL FIRST SECURE A LICENSE FROM THE PNP 
CHIEF. 
"FIREARMS WITH EXPIRED LICENSES WHICH HAVE 
NOT BEEN RENEWED WITHIN A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS 
FROM THE DATE OF EXPIRATION THEREOF SHALL BE 
SURRENDERED, CONFISCATED OF FORFEITED IN FAVOR OF 
THE GOVERNMENT AFTER DUE PROCESS. ALL OTHER 
EXISTING FIREARMS LICENSES OF SUCH HOLDER OF AN 
UNRENEWED 
LICENSE 
SHALL 
BE 
SUBSEQUENTLY 
REVOKED AND SUijJECT FIREARMS SHALL LIKEWISE BE 
SURRENDERED, CONFISCATED OR FORFEITED IN FAVOR OF 
THE GOVERNMENT: PROVIDED, THAT AN OMISSION TO 
RENEW THE SAME LICENSE WITHIN A PERIOD OF SIX (6) 
MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF EXPIRATION ON TWO 
OCCASIONS SHALL CAUSE THE HOLDER OF THE FIREARM 
TO BE PERPETUALLY DISQUALIFIED FROM APPLYING FOR 
ANY FIREARM LICENSE." 
"SECTION 
SoH. 
GROUNDS 
FOR 
REVOCATION, 
CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT. -
THE PNP CHIEF OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 
MAY REVOKE, CANCEL OR SUSPEND A LICENSE OR PERMIT 
ON THE FOLLOWING GROUNDS: 
"(A) COMMISSION OF A CRIME INVOLVING A FIREARM 
WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY THE REVISED PENAL CODE AND 
SPECIAL LAWS; 
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"(B) CONVICTION BY A COMPETENT COURT OF A 
CRIME INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE OR ANY OFFENSE 
WHERE THE PENALTY CARRIES AN IMPRISONMENT OF 
MORE THAN SIX (6) MONTHS OR A FINE OF AT LEAST ONE 
• 
THOUSAND PESOS (1,000); 
"(C) LOSS OF FIREARM THROUGH NEGLIGENCE; 
"(D) CARRYING OF FIREARM IN PROHIBITED PLACES; 
"(E) CARRYING OF FIREARM OUTSIDE RESIDENCE OR 
WORKPLACE WITHOUT A PERMIT TO CARRY A FIREARM; 
"(F) UNAUTHORIZED LOAN OF FIREARM TO ANOTHER 
PERSON; 
"(G) DISMISSAL FOR CAUSE FROM THE SERVICE, IN 
CASE OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS/EMPLOYEES. 
"(H) COMMISSION OF ANY OF THE ACTS PENALIZED 
UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002; 
"(I) SUBMISSION OF FALSIFIED DOCUMENTS OR 
MISREPRESENTATION IN THE APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A 
LICENSE OR PERMIT; AND 
"(J) SUCH OTHER GROUNDS WHICH MAY LATER BE 
SPECIFIED BY THE PNP CHIEF." 
Sec. 5. Rules and Regulations. - The PNP shall issue within ninety (90) 
days 
after the approval of this Act, the necessary rules and regulations 
relating to the administrative aspect of the provisions of this Act. 
Sec. 6. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision 
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of this Act is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall 
continue to be in full force and effect. 
Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. -
All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
Sec. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of 
general circulation. 
Approved, 
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