Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTHCONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, 8109

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As stated in Section 5, Article II of the 1987 Constitution, it is the declared policy of the
State that, “The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and
the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the
blessings of democracy.”

To give force and effect to the aforesaid provision, Republic Act No. 10591, otherwise
known as the “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act” was enacted. The said
‘Act sought to provide for a comprehensive law regulating the ownership, possession, carrying,
manufacture, dealing in and importation of firearms, ammunition or parts thereof. However,
statistics show the proliferation of loose firearms, illegal manufacturing of firearms and
ammunition, and crimes involving unregistered firearms are still prevalent in our country.

Data gathered by the Philippine National Police show that from 2013 to 2015, ninety-nine
percent (99%) of firearm-related crimes involved unlicensed firearms. Also, data from the
Firearms and Explosives Office show that there are 1, 747, 775 firearms with expired
registration.

This bill seeks to streamline the registration and renewal process of gun ownership,
manufacturing, dealing, selling, importing, exporting and gunsmithing. It is hoped that through
this bill, registration of firearms and firearm - related activities such as those aforementioned will
be encouraged and eventually, proliferation of loose firearms and its effects on peace and order
of our country will be curbed.

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

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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6109
HOUSE BILL NO,

Introduced by Rep. Luisa Lloren Cuaresma
Lone District of Nueva Vizcaya

AN ACT PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE GUN HANDLING AND OWNERSHIP,
FOSTERING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE FIREARMS INDUSTRY AND GROWTH
OF SPORT SHOOTING BY AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.
10591, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "COMPREHENSIVE FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION REGULATION ACT"

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

SECTION 1. For the purpose of this Act, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 10591, otherwise
known as the “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act” is hereby amended as
follows:

“Section 2. Declaration of State Policy. — It is the policy of the State to maintain peace
and order and protect the people against violence. The State also recognizes the right of
[its qualified citizens] EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO SELF DEFENSE AND TO
PROTECT ONE’S LIBERTY, PROPERTY AND HONOR [to self-defense through]
WITH THE USE OF FIREARMS when it is the reasonable means to repel the
unlawful aggression under the circumstances [,the use of firearms].

Towards this end, the State shall provide for a comprehensive law regulating the
ownership, possession, carrying, manufacture, dealing in and importing of firearms,
ammunition, or parts thereof, in order to provide legal support to law enforeement
agencies in their campaign against crime, stop the proliferation of illegal firearms or
weapons and the illegal manufacture of firearms or weapons, ammunition and parts
thereof. TO THIS END, THE STATE SHALL PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE GUN
HANDLING AND OWNERSHIP, STREAMLINE AND DECENTRALIZE
GOVERNMENT PROCESSES PURSUANT TO EASE OF DOING BUSINESS,
ENCOURAGE AND INCENTIVIZE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL
ADVANCEMENT, STIMULATE GROWTH IN THE FIREARM AND DEFENSE
INDUSTRY AND PROMOTE SPORT SHOOTING.


110 SECTION 2. For the purpose of this Act, subsections (a) (b), (e), (8), (g). (h), (®. (), (m), (n),
111 ©), &®), @, (@. (v), Cw), &), (), @, (2a), (bb), (Ce), (dd) and (ee) of Section 3 of the
112 Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act are hereby amended as follows:
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4 “(a) Accessories OF A FIREARM refer to parts of a firearm which may
us enhance or increase the operational efficiency or accuracy of a firearm but
116 will not constitute any of the major or minor internal parts thereof such as,
117 but not limited to, laser scope, telescopic sight, BASE PAD, GRIP,
118 MAGAZINE AND sound suppressor or silencer.

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120 (6) Ammunition refers to a complete [unfixed] UNFIRED unit consisting of a
121 bullet, gunpowder, cartridge case and primer or loaded shell for use in any
122 firearm.

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124 1. BULLET REFERS TO THE PROJECTILE PROPELLED
125 THROUGH THE BARREL OF A FIREARM BY MEANS OF THE
126 EXPANSIVE FORCE OF GASES COMING FROM BURNING
127 GUNPOWDER.

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129 2. CARTRIDGE CASE REFERS TO THE CONTAINER,
130 USUALLY METAL AND CYLINDRICAL IN SHAPE, TO BE
131 LOADED WITH A PRIMER, POWDER CHARGE AND BULLET.
132 AFTER LOADING, IT BECOMES A COMPLETE CARTRIDGE,
133 OF WHICH THE CASE IS BUT ONE ELEMENT. IT IS
134 COMMONLY MADE OF BRASS, ALTHOUGH SOME MODERN
135 CARTRIDGE CASES ARE MADE OF STEEL, ALUMINUM, OR
136 OTHER MATERIALS.
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138 3. GUNPOWDER REFERS TO ANY EXPLOSIVE POWDER
139 USED TO PROPEL PROJECTILES INTENDED FOR FIREARMS.
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141 4. PRIMER, ALSO CALLED AN “IGNITER”, REFERS TO A
142 CARTRIDGE COMPONENT USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
143 SETTING FIRE TO IGNITE THE GUNPOWDER.

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145 (e) Authority to Import refers to a document issued by the [Chief of the
146 Philippine National Police (PNP)] FEO OF THE PNP authorizing the
147 importation of firearms, [or their] ITS parts, ammunition and ITS
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150 () Authorized dealer refers to any person, legal entity, corporation,
151 partnership or business entity duly licensed by the [Firearms and
152 Explosive Office (FEO) of the] PNP to engage in the business of buying
153 and selling ammunition, firearms or parts thereof, at wholesale or retail
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156 (g) Authorized importer refers to any person, legal entity, corporation,
157 partnership or business duly licensed by the [Firearms and Explosive
158 Office (FEO) of the] PNP to engage in the business of importing
159 ammunition and firearms, or parts thereof into the territory of the Republic
160 of the Philippines for purposes of sale or distribution under the provisions
161 of this Act.

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Authorized manufacturer refers to any person, legal entity, corporation, or
partnership duly licensed by the [Fircarms and Explosive Office (FEO) of
the] PNP to engage in the business of manufacturing firearms, and
ammunition of parts thereof for purposes of sale or distribution.

Confiscated Firearm refers to a firearm that is taken into custody by the
PNP, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA) [and all] OR other Law Enforcement
‘Agencies (LEAS) by reason of their mandate and must be necessarily
reported or tured over to the [PEO of the PNP] FEO.

Firearm refers to any handheld or portable weapon, whether a small arm
or light weapon, that expels or is design to expel a bullet, shot, slug,
missile or any projectile, which is discharged by means of expansive force
of gases from burning gunpowder or other form of combustion or any
similar instrument or implement; Provided that, for the purposes of this
At, the [barrel,} frame or receiver is considered a firearm.

Firearms Information Management System (FIMS) refers to [the
compilation of all data and information on firearms ownership and
disposition for record purposes] A COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM THAT
ESTABLISHES A DATABASE OF THE LICENSEE AND THE
REGISTERED FIREARMS INFORMATION AND GENERATES
REPORTS WHICH INCLUDE THE PRINTING OF LICENSE AND
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AND DISPOSITION.

Forfeited firearm refers to a firearm that is subject to forfeiture by reason
of court order as accessory penalty or for the disposition by the FEO [of
the PNP] of firearms considered as abandoned, surrendered, confiscated or
revoked in compliance with existing rules and regulations.

Gun Club refers to an organization duly registered with and [accredited in
good standing] AUTHORIZED by the FEO [of the PNP] which is
established for the purpose of propagating GUN SAFETY AND
responsible [and safe] gun ownership, proper appreciation and use of
firearms by its members, for the purpose of sports and shooting
competition, self-defense and collection purposes.

Gunsmith refers to any person, legal entity, corporation, partnership or
business duly licensed by the FEO [of the PNP] to engage in the business
of repairing firearms and other weapons, or constructing or assembling
firearms and weapons from finished or manufactured parts thereof on a per
order basis and not in commercial quantities, or of making minor parts for
the purpose of repairing or assembling said firearms or weapons.

Imitation firearm refers to a replica of a firearm, or other device that is so
substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to [an existing]
A REAL firearm as to lead a reasonable person to believe that such
imitation firearm is a real firearm; PROVIDED THAT, BLUE GUNS
USED FOR DISPLAY BY LICENSED MANUFACTURERS OR
DEALERS AND AIR GUNS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS
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LICENSE HOLDER (Licensed citizen) refers to any [Filipino] PERSON
who complies with the qualifications set forth in this Act and duly issued
with a license to own and possess [possess ot carry firearms outside the
residence] in accordance with this Act.

Loose firearm refers to, UNLESS OTHERWISE ALLOWED OR
PROVIDED IN THIS ACT, an unregistered firearm, an obliterated or
altered firearm, firearm which has been lost or stolen, illegally
manufactured firearms, registered firearms in the possession of an
individual other than the licensee and those with revoked licenses in
accordance with the rules and regulations.

Major part or components of a firearm refers to the barrel, slide, frame
OR receiver [, cylinder or the bolt assembly. The term also includes any
part or kit designed and intended for use in converting a semi-automatic
burst to a full automatic firearm].

Minor parts of a firearm refers to the parts of the firearm other than the
major parts AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT which are necessary to effect
and complete the action of expelling a projectile by way of combustion,
except those classified as accessories OF THE FIREARM.

Permit to carry firearm outside of residence refers to a written authority
issued to a [licensed citizen] LICENSE HOLDER by the Chief of the
PNP OR A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR BY A
PNP REGIONAL DIRECTOR which entitles such person to carry
his/her registered or lawfully issued firearm outside of the residence for
the duration and purpose specified in the authority.

Permit to transport firearm refers to a written authority issued to a
[licensed citizen] LICENSE HOLDER OR LICENSED JURIDICAL
entity by the Chief of the [PNP] FEO OR A DULY AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE or by [a PNP Regional Director] THE CHIEF OF
RCSU which entitles such person or entity to transport a particular firearm
from and to a specific location within the duration and purpose in the
authority.

[Residence refers to the place or places of abode of the licensed citizen as
indicated in his/her license.] SERVICEABLE FIREARM REFERS TO
A FIREARM THAT IS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND IS
CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING A BULLET, SHOT, SLUG,
MISSILE OR ANY PROJECTILE BY MEANS OF EXPANSIVE
FORCE OF GASES FROM BURNING GUNPOWDER OR OTHER
FORM OF COMBUSTION OR ANY SIMILAR INSTRUMENT OR
IMPLEMENT.

‘Shooting range refers to a facility established for the purpose of firearms
training and skills development, firearm testing, as well as for sports and
competition shooting either for the exclusive use of its members or open to
the general public, duly registered with and accredited [in good standing]
by the FEO [of the PNP].


an (cc) Short certificate of registration refers to a certificate issued by the FEO [of

223 the PNP] for a government official or employee who was issued by his/her
214 employer department, agency or government-owned or -controlled
215 corporation a firearm covered by the long certificate of registration.

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217 (dd) Small Arms refer to firearms intended to be or primarily designed for
278 individual use or that which is generally considered to mean a weapon
219 intended to be fired from the hand or shoulder, which are not capable of
280 fully automatic bursts of discharge and does not exceed a caliber of a
281 Light Weapon, such as:

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283 (1) Handgun which is a firearm intended to be fired from the hand,
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285 (A)IA] pistol which is a hand-operated firearm having a
286 chamber integral with or permanently aligned with the bore
287 which may be self-loading; and

288 (B) Revolver which is a hand-operated firearm with a revolving
289 cylinder containing chambers for individual cartridges.
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291 (2) Rifle which is a shoulder firearm or designed to be fired from the
292 shoulder that can discharge a bullet through a rifled barrel by
293 different actions of loading, which may be classified as lever, bolt,
294 or self-loading; and

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296 (3) Shotgun which is a weapon designed, made and intended to fire a
297 number of ball shots or a single projectile through a smooth bore
298 by the action ot energy from burning gunpowder.

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300 (cc) Sports Shooting Competition refers to a defensive, precision or practical
301 firearm shooting competition duly authorized by the FEO [of the PNP]
302 OR ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR ACCREDITED SPORT
303 REGULATORY AGENCY.

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305 Moreover, the following terms are hereby added accordingly to Section 3 of the
306 Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act:

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308 (A-l) AIR GUNS REFERS TO ANY KIND OF GUN THAT LAUNCHES
309 PROJECTILES PNEUMATICALLY WITH COMPRESSED AIR
310 OR OTHER GASES THAT ARE PRESSURIZED
3 MECHANICALLY WITHOUT INVOLVING ANY CHEMICAL
312 REACTIONS.

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314 (D-1) ASSEMBLING OF FIREARMS REFERS TO THE FITTING
315 TOGETHER OF LEGALLY ACQUIRED OR MANUFACTURED
316 PARTS OF FIREARMS TO CREATE A COMPLETE FIREARM.
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318 (D-2) AUTHORIZED BONDED FIREARM CUSTODIAN REFERS TO
319 THE EMPLOYEE OF THE JURIDICAL ENTITY WHO IS
320 COVERED BY BOND TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE
321 REGISTERED FIREARMS UNDER THE NAME OF THE
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BOLT ACTION REFERS TO A TYPE OF FIREARM ACTION IN
WHICH THE BOLT IS OPERATED MANUALLY BY THE
OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE BREECH.

BOND REFERS TO THE CASH OR SURETY INTENDED AS A
SECURITY AND COMMITMENT OF LICENSED CITIZENS,
DEALERS, AND MANUFACTURERS TO COMPLY WITH ALL
THE EXISTING LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS.

BULLET REFERS TO THE HEAD OR A SMALL PIECE OF
METAL, LEAD, COPPER OR ZINC WITH A POINTED, SEMI
WAD CUTTER OR ROUNDED END, WHICH IS PROPELLED
THROUGH THE BARREL OF A FIREARM BY MEANS OF THE
EXPANSIVE FORCE OF GASES COMING FROM COMPRESSED
AIR OR BURNING GUNPOWDER.

CALIBER REFERS TO THE DIAMETER OF THE GUN’S BORE
MEASURED IN PERCENTAGE OR HUNDREDTHS OR
THOUSANDTHS OF AN INCH USING THE STANDARD SYSTEM
AS IN .22 OR .357, OF AN INCH, WHILE MILLIMETRES IS IN
‘THE METRIC SYSTEM AS IN 9 MM, SUCH THAT THE METRIC
EQUIVALENT OF ¢.38’ CALIBER IS A ‘9 MM’ PROJECTILE.

CARTRIDGE CASE REFERS TO THE CONTAINER, USUALLY
METAL AND CYLINDRICAL IN SHAPE, TO BE LOADED WITH
A PRIMER, POWDER CHARGE AND BULLET. AFTER
LOADING, IT BECOMES A COMPLETE CARTRIDGE, OF
WHICH THE CASE IS BUT ONE ELEMENT. IT Is COMMONLY
MADE OF BRASS, ALTHOUGH SOME MODERN CARTRIDGE
CASES ARE MADE OF STEEL, ALUMINUM, OR OTHER
MATERIALS.

CERTIFIED GUN COLLECTOR REFERS TO A LICENSED
CITIZEN WHO COLLECTS REGISTERED FIREARMS
PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.

(H-7) CONCEALED CARRY OR CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON

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(CCW) REFERS TO THE PRACTICE OF CARRYING A
HANDGUN OR OTHER WEAPON IN PUBLIC IN A CONCEALED
OR HIDDEN MANNER, EITHER ON ONE’S PERSON OR IN
CLOSE PROXIMITY.

CSG REFERS TO THE CIVIL SECURITY GROUP (OR ITS
EQUIVALENT OFFICE) OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE.

EXPORT PERMIT REFERS TO A DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE
CHIEF OF THE FEO OR A_ DULY AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZING THE EXPORTATION OF
FIREARMS, ITS PARTS, AMMUNITION, AND ITS
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FEO REFERS TO THE FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES OFFICE
OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE (PNP) OR ITS
EQUIVALENT OFFICE; PROVIDED THAT, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF THIS ACT, REFERENCES TO THE CHIEF OF THE FEO
SHALL INCLUDE, IN CASE OF HIS ABSENCE, HIS
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

FIREARM REGISTRATION CARD/FIREARM CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION REFERS TO THE DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE
FEO AS PROOF THAT THE FIREARM IS DULY REGISTERED
TO A LICENSED CITIZEN OR LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY
AND RECORDED IN THE FIMS.

FULL AUTOMATIC OR FULLY AUTOMATIC REFERS TO THE
FIRING MODE AND ACTION OF A FIREARM IN WHICH IT
CONTINUOUSLY DISCHARGES THE ENTIRE MAGAZINE
LOAD WITH A SINGLE PULL OF ITS TRIGGER UNTIL THE
TRIGGERING DEVICE IS DISENGAGED.

GOVERNMENT GUARD UNIT REFERS TO A SECURITY UNIT
WHOSE MEMBERS HAVE PERMANENT PLANTILLA
POSITIONS IN THE GOVERNMENT, MAINTAINED AND
OPERATED BY ANY GOVERNMENT ENTITY OTHER THAN
MILITARY OR POLICE, WHICH IS ESTABLISHED AND
MAINTAINED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING THE OFFICE
OR COMPOUND AND/OR’ EXTENSION OF SUCH
GOVERNMENT ENTITY.

GUN SAFETY SEMINAR INSTRUCTORS COURSE (GSSIC)
REFERS TO A SAFETY SEMINAR CONDUCTED BY THE FEO
TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED TO BECOME A
GUN SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP
INSTRUCTOR WHO WILL CONDUCT GUN SAFETY AND
RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP SEMINARS.

GUN SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP SEMINAR
(GSROS) REFERS TO A SEMINAR CONDUCTED BY THE GUN
SAFETY INSTRUCTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING A
FIREARM.

IMMINENT DANGER REFERS TO THE RECOGNIZED
PRESENCE OF THREATENED HARM OR IMPENDING INJURY
OR BOTH TO CERTAIN LICENSED INDIVIDUAL, TO HIS
FAMILY OR HIS PROPERTY.

IMPORT PERMIT REFERS TO A DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE
FEO TO LICENSED MANUFACTURERS OR DEALERS
AUTHORIZING THE IMPORTATION OF FIREARMS, ITS
PARTS, AMMUNITION, AND ITS COMPONENTS.

INDENT LICENSE REFERS TO THE LICENSE TO OPERATE
GRANTED BY THE CHIEF OF THE FEO OR A DULY
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MANUFACTUREJ/DEALER TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF
SELLING FIREARMS, FIREARM PARTS, AMMUNITION,
AMMUNITION COMPONENTS, AND OTHER GOODS TO THE
AFP, PNP, OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

JUNIOR SPORT SHOOTER REFERS TO ANY NATURAL
PERSON BELOW EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE WHO IS
ENGAGED OR TRAINING TO BE ENGAGED IN SPORTS
SHOOTING.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (LEAS) REFERS TO
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR ITS UNITS THEREOF
MANDATED TO ENFORCE LAWS.

LEGAL DISABILITY REFERS TO THE LOSS BY THE
LICENSEES OF THE LEGAL QUALIFICATION OR CAPACITY
TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THIS ACT.

LETTER ORDER (LO) OR MISSION ORDER (MO) REFERS TO A
WRITTEN DIRECTIVE OR ORDER ISSUED BY AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PNP, AFP, AND OTHER LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (LEAS) ALLOWING THEIR
RESPECTIVE MEMBERS, OCCUPYING REGULAR PLANTILLA
POSITIONS AND PERFORMING ACTUAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS, TO CARRY THEIR
GOVERNMENT-ISSUED FIREARMS IN FURTHERANCE OF
OFFICIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE
THEIR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY|IES] (AOR), IN LIEU OF A
PERMIT TO CARRY FIREARMS OUTSIDE RESIDENCE
(PTCFOR).

LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR REFERS TO ANY
INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY DULY LICENSED BY FEO WHO
LEGALLY ACQUIRES, OWNS, POSSESSES, OR DISPOSES OF
ANTIQUE FIREARMS AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT.

LICENSE TO DEAL (LTD) REFERS TO THE LICENSES TO
OPERATE GRANTED BY THE CHIEF OF PNP OR AN
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO A LICENSED DEALER
TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF BUYING AND SELLING
FIREARMS, FIREARM PARTS, AMMUNITION, AMMUNITION
COMPONENTS, AND OTHER GOODS REGULATED BY THE
PNP, AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL BASIS.

(Q-10) LICENSED DEALER REFERS TO ANY PERSON, JURIDICAL

ENTITY, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR BUSINESS
ENTITY DULY LICENSED BY THE PNP TO ENGAGE IN THE
BUSINESS OF BUYING AND SELLING AMMUNITION,
AMMUNITION COMPONENTS, FIREARMS OR PARTS
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OR A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE RECOGNIZING
A PERSON TO BE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM HIS DUTIES AS
PRIVATE SECURITY OR TRAINING PERSONNEL.

LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE (LTM) REFERS TO THE
LICENSES TO OPERATE GRANTED BY THE CHIEF OF PNP OR
A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO A LICENSED
MANUFACTURER TO ENGAGE IN THE MANUFACTURE AND
DEALING OF FIREARMS AND ITS PARTS, AMMUNITION AND
ITS COMPONENTS, AND OTHER GOODS REGULATED BY THE
PNP, FOR PURPOSES OF SALE OR DISTRIBUTION.

LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS (LTOPF) REFERS
TO A WRITTEN AUTHORITY TO OWN AND POSSESS A
FIREARM OR FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION GRANTED BY
THE CHIEF OF PNP THROUGH THE CHIEF OF FEO TO A
CITIZEN OR A JURIDICAL ENTITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THIS ACT.

PROOF MARKS REFER TO EXISTING MARKINGS APPLIED BY
THE MANUFACTURER TO THE FIREARMS SUCH AS SERIAL
NUMBER, TRADEMARK AND COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.

PROVISIONAL LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARM
REFERS TO A TEMPORARY LICENSE ISSUED BY THE FEO
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIREARM RENEWAL OR TRANSFER.

RANGE OFFICER, MATCH OFFICER, OR SAFETY OFFICER
REFERS TO AN INDIVIDUAL OFFICIATING ON MATCH
EVENT OR A SHOOTING COMPETITION ACTING AS SAFETY
REFEREE OR WHO ENSURES SAFETY WITHIN THE
COMPETITION PROPER AND WHO HAS UNDERGONE
SEMINAR ON THE CONDUCT OF COMPETITION BY THEIR
RESPECTIVE RANGE OFFICER, MATCH OFFICER OR
SAFETY OFFICER ORGANIZATION; PROVIDED THAT,
EXISTING RANGE OFFICERS, MATCH OFFICERS AND
SAFETY OFFICERS UPON EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT SHALL
BE EXEMPT FROM SUCH SEMINAR.

‘RANGE OFFICER, MATCH OFFICER OR SAFETY OFFICER
ORGANIZATION REFERS TO AN ORGANIZATION
DESIGNATED BY EXISTING RANGE OFFICERS, MATCH
OFFICERS AND SAFETY OFFICERS TO REPRESENT THEM
AND ENFORCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHTS AND TO
CONDUCT SEMINARS ON THE CONDUCT OF COMPETITIONS
FOR NEW RANGE OFFICERS, MATCH OFFICERS AND
SAFETY OFFICERS.


542 (Z-5) RANGE SAFETY OFFICER REFERS TO A QUALIFIED

543 INDIVIDUAL WHO PASSED THE GSROS OR RANGE SAFETY
544 SEMINAR.

545

546 (Z-+4) RCSU REFERS TO THE REGIONAL CIVIL SECURITY UNIT OF
547 THE CIVIL SECURITY GROUP OF THE PNP.

548

549 (AA-l) SOSIA REFERS TO THE SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR
550 SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCIES OF THE
551 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE.

552

553 (EE-1) SPORTS SHOOTER REFERS TO ANY PERSON WHO IS
554 ENGAGED OR IS TRAINING TO BE ENGAGED IN SPORTS
555 SHOOTING.

556

557 (GG-1) UNSERVICEABLE FIREARM REFERS TO A FIREARM
558 INCAPABLE OF DISCHARGING A BULLET, SHOT, SLUG,
559 MISSILE OR ANY PROJECTILE BY MEANS OF EXPANSIVE
560 FORCE OF GASES FROM BURNING GUNPOWDER OR OTHER
561 FORM OF COMBUSTION OR ANY SIMILAR INSTRUMENT OR
562 IMPLEMENT.

563

564 SECTION 3. Section 4 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
565 hereby amended as follows:

566

567 “Sec. 4. Standards and Requisites for Issuance of and Obtaining a License to
568 Own and Possess Firearms. ~ n order to qualify and acquire a license to own
569 and possess a firearm or firearms and ammunition, the applicant must [be a
570 Filipino citizen, at least twenty-one (21) years old and has gainful work,
571 occupation or business or has filed an Income Tax Return (ITR) for the
572 preceding year as proof of income, profession, business or occupation.
573

574 In addition, the applicant shall submit the following certification issued by
$75 appropriate authorities attesting the following:
516

377 (@) The applicant has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude;
578 (>) The applicant has passed the psychiatric test administered by a PNP-
579 accredited psychologist or psychiatrist;

580 (©) The applicant has passed the drug test conducted by an accredited and
581 authorized drug testing laboratory or clinic;
582

583 (d) The applicant has passed a gun safety seminar which is administered by the
584 PNP ora registered and authorized gun club;

585 (©) The applicant has filed in writing the application to possess a registered
586 firearm which shall state the personal circumstances of the applicant;

587 (0) The applicant must present a police clearance from the city or municipality
588 police office; and

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The applicant has not been convicted or is currently an accused in a pending
criminal case before any court of law for a crime that is punishable with a
penalty of more than two Q) years.]

BE A FILIPINO CITIZEN EXCEPT IN CASES PROVIDED FOR BY
THIS ACT, WHO ARE REFERRED TO IN SECTION 1, ARTICLE IV
OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION MAY SUBMIT ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING PROOF OF FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP:

(0) PHILIPPINE PASSPORT;

(ii) BIRTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE PHILIPPINE
STATISTICS AUTHORITY;

(iii) BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM THE LOCAL
CIVILREGISTRY;

(iv) CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION;

(vy) IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION; OR,

(vi) FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERED WITH
“DUALCITIZENSHIP” PURSUANT TO RA _ NO.
9225,OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “CITIZENSHIP
RETENTIONAND REACQUISITION ACT OF 2003”, MAY
ALSOENJOY THE PRIVILEGE GRANTED HEREIN.

PROVIDED THAT THEY COMPLY WITH ALL THE STANDARDS
AND REQUISITES SET FORTH THEREIN BY SUBMITTING ANY:

(i) CERTIFICATE OF RETENTION/REACQUISITION OF
PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP OR CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION; AND,

i) OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.

BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE
FILING OF WRITTEN APPLICATION;

SUBMIT NATIONAL POLICE CLEARANCE OR THE NATIONAL
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBI) CLEARANCE;

SUBMIT A NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC (NP) CLEARANCE ISSUED OR
VALIDATED, OR BOTH BY THE PNP HEALTH SERVICE OR ANY
DOH-ACCREDITED HOSPITAL, CLINIC, PSYCHOLOGIST OR
PSYCHIATRIST CERTIFYING THAT THE APPLICANT PASSED
THE PSYCHIATRIC TEST ADMINISTERED;

SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE PNP CRIME
LABORATORY OR A DOH-ACCREDITED AND AUTHORIZED
DRUG TESTING LABORATORY OR CLINIC, IN AREAS WHERE
THERE IS NO PNP CRIME LABORATORY, CERTIFYING THAT
THE APPLICANT HAS PASSED THE DRUG TEST CONDUCTED;

SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS PASSED A
GUN SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP SEMINAR
(GSRGOS) ADMINISTERED BY THE PNP, A REGISTERED GUN
‘CLUB OR ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED BY THE FEO OR RCSU
TO CONDUCT GSRGOS;



641 (g) SUBMIT A VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID OR PROOF OF

642 LATEST BILLING OR PROOF OF MAIL SENT BY A
643 GOVERNMENT OR A GOVERNMENT-OWNED-OR-CONTROLLED
644 OFFICE OR RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT/CONTRACT OR
645 BARANGAY CERTIFICATE;

646 (h) HAVE NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME THAT IS
647 PUNISHABLE WITH A PENALTY OF MORE THAN TWO (2)
648 YEARS; PROVIDED THAT, THE PENDENCY OF A CRIMINAL
649 CASE SHALL NOT SERVE AS A BAR FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
650 LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION,
651 EXCEPT IN CASES WHERE THERE IS A FINDING OF PROBABLE
652 CAUSE FOR THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME AND THE
653 COMMISSION OF SUCH CRIME INVOLVES THE USE OF A
654 FIREARM; AND,

655 () SUBMIT A FIREARM LICENSEE BOND POLICY FOR TYPE 3 TO 5
656 LICENSES.

657

658 [For purposes of this Act, an acquittal or permanent dismissal of a criminal
659 case before the courts of law shall qualify the accused thereof to qualify and
660 acquire a license.]

661

662 PHYSICAL DISABILITY SHALL NOT BE A GROUND FOR THE
663 DENIAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE LICENSE TO OWN
664 AND POSSESS FIREARMS.
665

666 The applicant shall pay the reasonable licensing fees as may be provided in
667 the implementing rules and regulations of this Act.

668

669 An applicant who intends to possess a firearm owned by a juridical entity
670 shall submit his/her duty detail order to the FEO [of the PNP].”

671

672 SECTION 4. Section 5 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
673 hereby amended as follows:

674

675 “SEC. 5. Ownership of Firearms and Ammunition by a Juridical Entity. — A
676 juridical person [maintaining its own security force] may be issued a regular
677 license to own and possess firearms and ammunition,

678 The application shall be made in the name of the juridical person
679 represented by its President, ANY OF ITS VICE PRESIDENTS,
680 TREASURER OR CORPORATE SECRETARY [or any of its officers
681 mentioned below] as duly authorized in a board resolution to [that] SUCH
682 effect [:Provided that, the officer applying for the juridical entity, shall
683 possess all the qualifications required of a citizen applying for a license to
684 possess firearms}.

685 [Other corporate officers eligible to represent the juridical person are: the
686 vice president, treasurer, and board secretary.]

687


689 Security agencies and LGUs shall be included in this category of licensed

690 holders but [shall] MAY be subject to additional requirements as may be
691 required by the Chief of the PNP.
692

693 SECTION 5. Section 6 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
694 hereby amended as follows:

695 “SEC. 6. Ownership of Firearms by the National Government. - All
696 firearms owned by the National Government INCLUDING GOCCS,
697 STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, AND LAW
698 ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES shall be registered with the FEO [of the
699 PNP] in the name of the GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR
700 INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE Republic of the Philippines. Such
701 registration shall be exempt from REGISTRATION OR OTHER
702 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES [all duties and taxes that may otherwise be
703 levied on other authorized owners of firearms]. For reason of national
704 security, firearms of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Coast
705 Guard and other law enforcement agencies shall only be reported to the FEO
706 [of the PNP]. ANY DISPOSITION OF FIREARM OWNED BY THE
707 NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED UNLESS
708 APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP.”

709

710 SECTION 6. Section of 7 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
711 hereby amended as follows:

12 “SEC. 7. Carrying of Firearms Outside of Residence or Place of Business. —
713 PURSUANT TO THE RIGHT OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL TO SELF
714 DEFENSE AND TO PROTECT ONE’S LIBERTY, PROPERTY AND
m5 HONOR WITH THE USE OF FIREARMS, a permit to carry firearms
716 outside of residence shall be issued by the Chief of the PNP or his/her duly
17 authorized representative UPON APPLICATION to any [qualified] person
718 WHO IS QUALIFIED TO OWN AND POSSESS A FIREARM OR
719 FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION UNDER SECTION 4 OF THIS ACT
720 [whose life is under actual threat or his/her life is in imminent danger due to
721 the nature of his/her profession, occupation or business].

722

723 [It shall be the burden of the applicant to prove that his/her life is under actual
724 threat by submitting a threat assessment certificate from the PNP.

725

726 For purposes of this Act, the following professionals are considered to be in
R27 imminent danger due to the nature of their profession, occupation or business,
728 and are not required to submit threat assessment certificates:

n29 (a) Members of the Philippine Bar;

730 (b) Certified Public Accountants;

BI (c) Accredited Media Practitioners;

732 (d) Cashiers, Bank Tellers;

733 (e) Priests, Ministers, Rabbi, Imams;

734 (®) Physicians and Nurses;

735 (g) Engineers; and

736

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B9 (g) Businessmen, who by the nature of their business or undertaking, are
740 exposed to high risk of being targets of criminal elements. ]”

741

742 SECTION 7. Scction 8 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
743 hereby amended as follows:

744 “SEC. 8. Authority to Issue License. - [The Chief of the PNP, through the
TAS FEO of the PNP, shall issue licenses to qualified individuals and to cause
746 the registration of firearms.] UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED BY
TAT THE CHIEF OF THE PNP TO SOME OTHER OFFICE, THE
748 AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE TO
749 OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS, AND PROCESS THE
750 APPLICATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION THEREOF, SHALL
751 BE VESTED IN THE FEO UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE
752 CHIEF OF THE PNP. UPON APPROVAL, THE LICENSE AND
753 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE
754 FEO OR TO SUCH OTHER OFFICES WHICH THE CHIEF OF THE
755 PNP MAY DESIGNATE THE PROCESSING AND ISSUANCE
756 THEREOF, AS THE CASE MAY BE, IN SUCH FORM
757 PRESCRIBED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP IN ACCORDANCE
758 WITH THE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS ACT OR ITS
759 EQUIVALENT.”

760

761 SECTION 8. Section 9 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
762 hereby amended as follows:

763 “SEC. 9.Licenses Issued to Individuals, - Subject to the requirements set
164 forth in this Act and payment of required fees to be determined by the Chief
765 of the PNP, a qualified individual may be issued the appropriate license
766 under the following categories:

167 Type | license — allows a [citizen] QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL to own
768 and possess a maximum of two (2) registered firearms;

769 Type 2 license — allows a [citizen] QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL to own
770 and possess a maximum of five (5) registered firearms;

™ Type 3 license ~ allows a [citizen] QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL to own
772 and possess a maximum of ten (10) registered firearms;

773 Type 4 license — allows a [citizen] QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL to own
4 and possess a maximum of fifteen (15) registered firearms; and

715 Type 5 license ~ allows a [citizen] QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL, who is a
776 certified gun collector, to own and possess more than fifteen (15) registered
™ firearms.

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779 For Types 1 to 5 licenses AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
780 LICENSE HOLDERS OF CLASS-A LIGHT WEAPON, a vault or
Bl container, secured by lock and key or other security measures for
782 safekeeping of firearms shall be required.

783

784 For Types 3 to 5 licenses and PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
785 LICENSE HOLDERS OF CLASS-A LIGHT WEAPON, the [citizen]
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LICENSE HOLDERS must comply with the [inspection and bond
requirements] BOND REQUIREMENTS AND MAY BE SUBJECTED
TO INSPECTION BY THE PNP PROVIDED THAT THE
INSPECTION CONDUCTED MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE PERTINENT LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ON SEARCHES AND
SEIZURES.

IN ADDITION TO THE FOREGOING CATEGORIES,
INDIVIDUALS CATEGORIZED AS ANTIQUE FIREARM
COLLECTORS SHALL APPLY FOR AN ANTIQUE FIREARM
COLLECTOR’S LICENSE AND BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY
WITH THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF
THIS ACT AND PAYMENT OF THE REQUIRED FEES.

FOR UPGRADING OF TYPE OF LICENSE TO OWN AND
POSSESS FIREARMS, THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FEO:

a) DULY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM;

b) PREVIOUS LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS;
AND,

©) PAYMENT OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FEE IMPOSED
ON THE UPGRADED TYPE OF LICENSE AND THE CURRENT
TYPE OF LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:

FROM/TO. 1 2 3 4 5
1 x 1000 2000 4000 9000
2 x x 1000 3000 8000
3 x x x 2000 7000
4 x x x x 5000
5 x x x x x

ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, RETIREES FROM THE
GOVERNMENT SERVICE AND MILITARY RESERVISTS SHALL
BE ENTITLED TO FIFTY PERCENT (50%) DISCOUNT ON FEES
FOR LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS AND
REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS. SENIOR CITIZENS AND
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WHO ARE NOT ACTIVE OR
RETIRED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, SHALL BE ENTITLED
TO TWENTRY PERCENT (20%) DISCOUNT ON FEES FOR
LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS AND FIREARM
REGISTRATION.”


826 SECTION 9. Section 10 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
827 _ hereby amended as follows:

828 “SEC. 10. Firearms That May Be Registered. - Only small arms may be
829 registered [by licensed citizens] IN THE NAME OF A LICENSE
830 HOLDER or licensed juridical entities for ownership, possession and
831 concealed carry. A light weapon shall be lawfully acquired or possessed
832 exclusively by the AFP, the PNP and other law enforcement agencies
833 authorized by the President in the performance of their
834 duties: Provided, That private individuals who already have licenses to
835 possess Class-A light weapons upon the effectivity of this Act shall not be
836 deprived of the privilege to continue possessing the same and renewing the
837 licenses therefor, for the sole reason that these firearms are Class "A" light
838 weapons, and shall be required to comply with other applicable provisions
839 of this Act.”

840

841 SECTION 10. Section 11 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
842 hereby amended as follows:

843 “SEC. 11. Registration of Firearms. - The licensed citizen or licensed
844 juridical entity, including NGA shall register his/her/its LAWFULLY
845 ACQUIRED firearm with the FEO [of the PNP] in accordance with the
346 [type of license such licensed citizen or licensed juridical entity possesses]
847 provisions of this Act. [A certificate of registration of the firearm shall be
848 issued upon payment of reasonable fees.) ONLY UPON COMPLIANCE
849 WITH ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF
850 REGISTRATION, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF THE
851 PRESCRIBED FEES, SHALL THE CERTIFICATE OF
852 REGISTRATION BE ISSUED.

853

854 A LICENSE HOLDER MAY ACQUIRE AN EXTRA FRAME OR
855 RECEIVER PROVIDED THAT HE/SHE WILL REGISTER IT AS A
856 FIREARM WHICH IS VALID FOR FIVE (5) YEARS. THE EXTRA
857 FRAME OR RECEIVER SHALL UNDERGO RECORDING OF
858 PROOF MARKS.

859

860 FOR PURPOSES OF REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS OWNED BY
861 THE JURIDICAL ENTITIES, THE CATEGORIES FOR FIREARM
862 LICENSES UNDER SECTION 9 OF THIS ACT BE ADOPTED AS
863 FOLLOWS:

864 a) TYPE 1 LICENSE - ALLOWS JURIDICAL ENTITY TO OWN
865 AND POSSESS A MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) REGISTERED
866 FIREARMS;

867 b) TYPE 2 LICENSE - ALLOWS JURIDICAL ENTITY TO OWN
868 AND POSSESS A MAXIMUM OF FIVE (5) REGISTERED
869 FIREARMS;

870 ©) TYPE 3 LICENSE - ALLOWS JURIDICAL ENTITY TO OWN
871 AND POSSESS A MAXIMUM OF TEN (10) REGISTERED
872 FIREARMS;

873

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876 d) TYPE 4 LICENSE - ALLOWS JURIDICAL ENTITY TO OWN

877 AND POSSESS A MAXIMUM OF FIFTEEN (15) REGISTERED
878 FIREARMS; AND

879 ©) TYPE 5 LICENSE - ALLOWS JURIDICAL ENTITY TO OWN
880 AND POSSESS MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15) REGISTERED
881 FIREARMS.

882

883 PHILIPPINE SECURITY AGENCY SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY
884 CATEGORIZED AS TYPE 5 LICENSE.

885

886 For purposes of this Act, registration refers to the application, approval,
887 record-keeping and monitoring of firearms with the FEO [of the PNP] in
888 accordance with the type of license issued to any person under [Section 9
889 of] this Act.”

890

891 SECTION 11. Section 12 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
892 hereby amended as follows:

893 “SEC. 12. License 10 Possess Ammunition Necessarily Included. - The
894 [licenses] LICENSE granted to a [qualified citizenfs]] LICENSE
895 HOLDER or juridical [entities as provided in Section 9 of this Act shall
896 include the license to possess ammunition with a maximum of fifty (50)
897 rounds for each registered firearm. Provided, that the FEO of the PNP may
898 allow more ammunition to be possessed by licensed sports shooters]
899 ENTITY FOR THE OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF
900 REGISTERED FIREARMS NECESSARILY INCLUDES THE
901 LICENSE TO POSSESS AMMUNITION APPROPRIATE TO THE
902 REGISTERED FIREARM WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED THIRTY
903 THOUSAND (30,000) ROUNDS PER FIREARM AND ACQUIRE
904 AMMUNITION WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND
905 (5,000) ROUNDS AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

906

907 LICENSES GRANTED TO ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTORS
908 ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS PROVISION.”

909

910 SECTION 12. Section 13 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
911 — hereby amended as follows:

912 “SEC. 13. — Issuance of License to Manufacture or Deal In Firearms and
913 Ammunition. - Any person, NATURAL OR JURIDICAL, desiring to
914 [manufacture] ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURING
915 or [deal] DEALING, SELLING OR DISTRIBUTING [in] firearms, parts
916 of firearms, or ammunition thereof [, or instruments and implements used or
917 intended to be used in the manufacture of firearms or ammunition] SHALL
918 FIRST SECURE THE APPROPRIATE LICENSE FOR SUCH
919 PURPOSE [, shall make an application to:

920 a) The Sccretary of the Department of the Interior and Local
921 Government (DILG) in the case of an application for a license to
922 manufacture; and

923 b) The Chief of the PNP in the case of a license to deal in firearms
924 and firearms parts, ammunition and gun repair.

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The applicant shall state the amount of capitalization for manufacture or
cost of the purchase and sale of said articles intended to be transacted by
such applicant; and the types of firearms, ammunition or PARTS
[implements] which the applicant intends to manufacture or purchase and
sell under the license applied for; and such additional information as may be
especially requested by the Secretary of the DILG or the Chief of the PNP.

The Secretary of the DILG or the Chief of the PNP may approve or
disapprove such application based on the prescribed guidelines. In the case
of approval, the Secretary of the DILG or the Chief of the PNP shall
indicate the amount of the bond to be executed by the applicant before the
issuance of the license and the period of time by which said license shall be
effective, unless sooner revoked by their authority].

THE CHIEF OF THE PNP OR A DULY AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE THE APPROVING AUTHORITY
FOR NEW LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE AND LICENSES TO
DEAL. THE CHIEF OF THE FEO OR A DULY AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE THE APPROVING AUTHORITY
FOR:

a) AMENDMENT OF EXISTING LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE
AND LICENSES TO DEAL;

b) RENEWAL OF EXISTING LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE
AND LICENSES TO DEAL;

c) APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL BRANCH OR SITE FOR A
LICENSED MANUFACTURER DUE TO EXPANSION;

d) APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL BRANCH OR SITE FOR A
LICENSED MANUFACTURER DUE TO LOCATION IN A SPECIAL
ECONOMIC ZONE, SPECIAL ECONOMIC PROCESSING ZONE
OR FREEPORT ZONE; AND,

e) APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL BRANCH FOR A
LICENSED DEALER.

LICENSES SHALL BE IN THE NAME OF:
a) THE OWNER, IN CASE OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS; OR,
b) THE PARTNERSHIP OR CORPORATION.

APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES MAY BE PROCESSED BY DULY
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH (A) A SPECIAL
POWER OF ATTORNEY IN THE CASE OF SOLE
PROPRIETORSHIPS, (B) A PARTNERSHIP RESOLUTION IN THE
CASE OF PARTNERSHIPS, AND (C) A BOARD RESOLUTION IN
CASE OF CORPORATIONS.

Upon approval of [the license] NEW LICENSES to manufacture or
[otherwise deal in firearms] TO DEAL by the [Secretary of the DILG or


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the] Chief of the PNP [, as the case may be], the same shall be transmitted to

the FEO [of the PNP] which shall issue the license in accordance with the
approved terms and conditions, upon the execution and delivery by the
applicant of the required bond conditioned upon the faithful compliance on
the part of the licensee with the laws and regulations relative to the business
licensed.

APPROVALS OF AMENDMENTS OR RENEWALS OF EXISTING
LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE OR TO DEAL AND
APPLICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL BRANCH OR SITE SHALL
BE ISSUED BY THE FEO IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
APPROVED TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE POSTING OF A
CASH BOND SHALL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED IN CASE OF
RENEWAL UNLESS THE CASH BOND HAS BEEN FORFEITED
FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THE LICENSE OR FOR ANY VIOLATION OF THIS ACT
PROVIDED THAT FORFEITURE OF BOND MUST COMPLY
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF DUE PROCESS; PROVIDED
THAT, SURETY BONDS SHALL BE RENEWED ACCORDINGLY
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF THE APPROVALS OF AMENDMENTS,
RENEWALS OR ADDITIONAL BRANCHES OR SITES BY THE
FEO.

THE LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE OR LICENSE TO DEAL
SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

IN THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE TO
MANUFACTURE OR LICENSE TO DEAL, FEO MAY GRANT A
LICENSE FOR A LONGER PERIOD IN INSTANCES INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

a) MERITORIOUS CASES SUCH AS EXPANSION OR DOMESTIC
AND/OR FOREIGN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS/JOINT
VENTURES; OR,

b) WITH REGARD TO THE CAPABILITY OF THE APPLICANT
IN TERMS OF FACTORS SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO
CAPITALIZATION, EQUIPMENT AND NUMBER OF
DEALERSHIP LOCATIONS.

IF AN APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL IS FILED AND
OFFICIALLY RECEIVED AT LEAST NINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR
TO ITS EXPIRATION DATE, THE LICENSE SHALL REMAIN
VALID UNTIL A _ DECISION IS RENDERED ON THE
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE
RECKONING DATE OF VALIDITY OF THE RENEWED LICENSE
SHALL BE ON THE DAY AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE OF THE
PREVIOUS LICENSE.


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IF AN APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL IS NOT ACTED UPON
WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS FROM THE TIME IT IS FILED, SUCH
APPLICATION SHALL BE DEEMED APPROVED.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE LICENSE, A
NOTICE SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE PNP THROUGH THE FEO
TO THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER WITH EXPIRED
LICENSE, INFORMING THE LATTER OF THE FOLLOWING:

a) THAT ITS LICENSE HAD ALREADY EXPIRED;

b) THAT IT HAS A ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAY GRACE
PERIOD TO RE-APPLY FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE
SUBJECT TO THE IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES TO BE
DETERMINED BY THE FEO;

¢) THAT, ITS FAILURE TO RENEW ITS LICENSE WITHOUT
JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE WITHIN THE GRACE PERIOD WILL
CAUSE FORFEITURE OF THE BOND; AND,

d) THAT, ITS FAILURE TO RENEW ITS LICENSE WITHOUT
JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE WITHIN THE GRACE PERIOD WILL
RESULT IN THE ISSUANCE OF A CEASE TO OPERATE (CTO)
ORDER.

IF AFTER THE LAPSE OF 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD, THE
MANUFACTURER OR DEALER STILL FAILS TO APPLY FOR
THE RENEWAL OF ITS LICENSE, THE LATTER SHALL BE
PROHIBITED TO EXERCISE THE AUTHORITIES AS PROVIDED
FOR UNDER THIS ACT.

IF THE LICENSED MANUFACTURER OR DEALER NO LONGER
INTENDS TO RENEW ITS LICENSE, THE LICENSED
MANUFACTURER OR DEALER MAY OPT TO SELL ITS
INVENTORY OF FIREARMS, ITS PARTS, AMMUNITION, AND
ITS COMPONENTS; PROVIDED THAT, THE BUYER IS A
LICENSED MANUFACTURER/DEALER OR QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUAL. IN SUCH CASE, THE LICENSED MANUFACTURER
OR DEALER SHALL SEEK THE AUTHORITY OF THE FEO TO
SELL ITS INVENTORY OF FIREARMS, ITS PARTS,
AMMUNITION AND ITS COMPONENTS; PROVIDED THAT, IN
THE INTERIM, THE FEO SHALL ISSUE A PROVISIONAL
LICENSE TO HOLD SUCH INVENTORY OF FIREARMS, PARTS,
AMMUNITIONS AND COMPONENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ASSIGNING THE SAME TO ANOTHER LICENSED
MANUFACTURER/DEALER OR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL.

THE GOVERNMENT ARSENAL CREATED UNDER REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 1884 SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS
UNDER SECTIONS 13 BUT MUST COMPLY WITH SECTIONS 14,
AND 15 OF RA NO. 105N 1 AS AMENDED AND SHALL BE


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1076 BY THE FEO AND OTHER REPORTS THAT THE CHIEF OF THE
1077 PNP MAY REQUIRE WHICH SHALL BE SUBMITTED
1078 ANNUALLY.”

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1080 SECTION 13. Section 14 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1081 hereby amended as follows:

1082 “SEC. 14. Scope of License to Manufacture. — The [scope of the] License to
1083 Manufacture firearms, PARTS OF FIREARMS, [and] ammunition AND
1084 AMMUNITION COMPONENTS shall [also] include the following:

1085 a) The authority to manufacture and assemble firearms, FIREARM
1086 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, ammunition, [spare parts and accessories,]
1087 AND ammunition components, and LOAD/RELOAD AMMUNITION
1088 [reloading of ammunitions], within sites, areas, and factories stated therein
1089 [The Secretary of the DILG shall approve such license];

1090 b) The AUTHORITY [license] to deal in or sell all the items covered by
1091 the License to Manufacture, such as [parts,] firearms AND ITS PARTS
1092 AND [or] ammunition and ITS components;

1093 c) The authority to subcontract the manufacturing of parts and accessories
1094 necessary for the firearms which the manufacturer is licensed to
1095 manufacture; Provided that, the subcontractor of major parts [or major
1096 components is also licensed to manufacture firearms and ammunition]
1097 SHALL SECURE A LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE; [and]

1098 d) THE AUTHORITY TO REPAIR DEFECTIVE FIREARMS AND
1099 IMPORT THE PARTS FOR ITS REPAIR PURSUANT TO THE
1100 WARRANTY PROVISION OR AS A RESULT OF WEAR AND
1101 TEAR; ENHANCEMENT AND REFURBISHING OF FIREARMS,
1102 AND PROCESSING OF AMMUNITION COMPONENTS,
1103 LOADING, RELOADING AND DISASSEMBLY OF AMMUNITION,
1104 AND SUCH OTHER ACTS NECESSARY AND INDISPENSABLE
1105 FOR THE FULL UTILIZATIONAMPLEMENTATION OF THE
1106 LICENSE; AND,

1107 e) The authority to import machinery, equipment, [and] firearm parts, [and]
1108 ammunition components, TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS for the
1109 manufacture thereof; PROVIDED THAT, firearm parts and ammunition
1110 components to be imported shall BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURER
lll OF ITEMS STATED IN THE APPROVED LICENSE TO
1112 MANUFACTURE; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT, MACHINERY,
1113 PARTS, TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS NOT EXCLUSIVELY USED
1114 FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF FIREARMS SHALL NOT
1115 REQUIRE AN IMPORT PERMIT; PROVIDED FINALLY THAT,
1116 RAW MATERIALS SHALL NOT REQUIRE AN IMPORT PERMIT.
WA7 [, however, be limited to those authorized to be manufactured as reflected in
1118 the approved License to Manufacture. The Import Permit shall be under the
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COMPARE the ammunition manufactured under the License to
Manufacturer. A licensed manufacturer of firearms, on the other hand is
entitled to import various firearms, FIREARM PARTS AND
AMMUNITION for reference, test and evaluation for manufacture of
similar, types of SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS [firearms
covered by the License to Manufacture].

IMPORTED FIREARMS FOR REFERENCE, TEST AND
EVALUATION TO BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
AMMUNITION SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION. AFTER THE INTENDED TEST, DISPOSITION OF
‘THE FIREARMS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

THE MANUFACTURER SHALL RETURN THE ITEMS TO ITS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OR DONATE THE SAME TO THE PNP. IF
THE MANUFACTURER OPTED TO RETURN THE ITEMS TO
THE COUNTRY OF ITS ORIGIN, IT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO
SUBMIT TO THE FEO PROOF OF EXPORTATION, DELIVERY
VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE OR [TS EQUIVALENT
DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CONCERNED FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT. AFTER THE INTENDED TEST, DISPOSITION OF
THE FIREARMS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

a) FOR SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS, THE
MANUFACTURER IS AUTHORIZED TO RETURN THE ITEMS TO
ITS COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OR MAY OPT TO RETAIN ITS
POSSESSION, ON THE CONDITION THAT IT SHALL BE
REGISTERED UNDER ITS COMPANY NAME; AND,

b) IF THE MANUFACTURER OPTED TO RETURN THE ITEMS
TO THE COUNTRY OF ITS ORIGIN, IT SHALL BE REQUIRED
TO SUBMIT TO THE FEO THE EXPORT PERMIT OF THE
SUBJECT ITEMS, AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
AFTER THE EXPORTATION; PROVIDED THAT, IF THE
MANUFACTURER OPTS NOT TO RETAIN POSSESSION OF THE
FIREARM AND NOT RE-EXPORT TO THE COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN, THEY SHALL DESTROY THE FIREARM AND THE FEO
SHALL CANCEL THE REGISTRATION OF THE FIREARM.

AN EXPORT PERMIT AND ITS CORRESPONDING IMPORT
PERMIT FOR MANUFACTURED PARTS OR FINISHED
PRODUCTS OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION INTENDED FOR
SAMPLE, TEST AND EVALUATION, OR DISPLAY IN TRADE
SHOW/EXHIBIT SHALL BE SECURED BY THE LICENSED
MANUFACTURER. THE SAID EXPORT PERMIT AND IMPORT
PERMIT SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF THE FEO OR
HIS DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; PROVIDED THAT,
ANY FIREARM AND/OR ITS PARTS OF EACH MODEL TO BE
IMPORTED OR EXPORTED SHALL NOT EXCEED TEN (10)
UNITS, OR ANY CALIBER OF AMMUNITION TO BE EXPORTED
SHALL NOT EXCEED TEN THOUSAND (10,000) ROUNDS.


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THE IMPORTATION OF EXPORTED FIREARMS AND
AMMUNITION AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTS AND
COMPONENTS FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS _ SAMPLE,
DEMONSTRATION OR PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL
TRADE SHOWS/EXHIBITS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM CUSTOM
DUTIES AND TAXES UPON RETURN TO THE PHILIPPINES.”

SECTION 14. Section 15 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 15. Registration of Locally Manufactured and Imported Firearms. ~
[Local manufacturers and importers of firearms and major parts thereof shall
register the same as follows:

(@) For locally manufactured firearms and major parts thereof, the initial
registration shall be done at the manufacturing facility: Provided, That
firearms intended for export shall no longer be subjected to ballistic
identification procedures; and

(b) For imported firearms and major parts thereof, the registration shall be
done upon arrival at the FEO of the PNP storage facility.

FOR LOCALLY MANUFACTURED FIREARMS, THE PNP
THROUGH THE FEO MAY CONDUCT THE INSPECTION AND
RECORDING OF THE MANUFACTURED FIREARMS BASED ON
THE RECORDS INITIALLY PREPARED BY THE AUTHORIZED
MANUFACTURER.

FIREARMS WHICH ARE INTENDED FOR LOCAL SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO RECORDING OF
PROOF MARKS THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHIC
DOCUMENTATION. IN CASE THE NUMBER OF FIREARMS
CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED IN THE PNP CRIME LAB, THE
SAME MAY BE CONDUCTED AT THE LICENSED

MANUFACTURER’S, FACILITY. THE LICENSED
MANUFACTURER SHALL SHOULDER THE FEES AND OTHER
NECESSARY EXPENSES.

FIREARMS INTENDED FOR EXPORTS SHALL NOT BE
SUBJECTED TO RECORDING OF PHYSICAL MARKINGS OR
BALLISTIC TESTING.

AFTER COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS, THE INSPECTED FIREARMS FOR
LOCAL DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE ENCODED IN THE FIMS
BEFORE THEY SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR
DISTRIBUTION.

FOR IMPORTED FIREARMS, INSPECTION AND INVENTORY
SHALL BE DONE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE FEO STORAGE


1225 FACILITY AND OTHER CSG-FEO STORAGE FACILITIES.

1226 FIREARMS FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE IN THE PHILIPPINES
1227 SHALL HAVE DISTINCT SERIAL NUMBERS AND PROOF
1228 MARKS.

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1230 MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS WHO HAVE IN THEIR
1231 POSSESSION LOCALLY MANUFACTURED AND IMPORTED
1232 FIREARMS WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBERS FOR INDIVIDUAL
1233 SALE IN THE PHILIPPINES SHALL SERIALIZE THE SAME
1234 WITHIN A YEAR FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT. THE
1235 FEO SHALL DETERMINE THE SERIAL NUMBERS, WHICH
1236 SHALL BE ENGRAVED BY AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURERS
1237 OR AUTHORIZED LICENSED GUNSMITHS.

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1239 ALL LOCALLY MANUFACTURED/ASSEMBLED FIREARMS
1240 SHALL BEAR THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER, THE
1241 COUNTRY WHERE THE FIREARMS WERE MANUFACTURED,
1242 THEIR) SERIAL NUMBERS AND OTHER RELEVANT
1243 INFORMATION.”

1244

1245 SECTION 15. Section 16 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1246 hereby amended as follows:

1247 “SEC. 16. License and Scope of License to Deal. - THE SCOPE OF THE
1248 LICENSE TO DEAL SHALL INCLUDE: [The License to Deal
1249 authorizes the purchase, sale and general business in handling firearms and
1250 ammunition, major and minor parts of firearms, accessories, spare parts,
1251 components, and reloading machines, which shall be issued by the Chief of
1252 the PNP]

1253 a) THE AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE, SELL AND GENERAL
1254 BUSINESS IN HANDLING FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION,
1255 MAJOR AND MINOR PARTS OF FIREARMS, ACCESSORIES,
1256 AMMUNITION COMPONENTS, AND RELOADING MACHINES;
1257 b) THE AUTHORITY TO LOAD/RELOAD AMMUNITION FOR
1258 COMMERCIAL PURPOSES; PROVIDED THAT, THE LICENSED
1259 DEALER SHALL SECURE A PERMIT TO LOAD/RELOAD
1260 AMMUNITION;

1261 ©) THE AUTHORITY TO IMPORT FIREARMS AND
1262 AMMUNITION, MAJOR AND MINOR PARTS OF FIREARMS,
1263 ACCESSORIES, AMMUNITION COMPONENTS, AND
1264 RELOADING MACHINES FOR COMMERCIAL SALE OR
1265 DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDED THAT, MINOR PARTS,
1266 ACCESSORIES OF FIREARMS AND OTHER NON-REGULATED
1267 GOODS SHALL NOT REQUIRE AN IMPORT PERMIT;

1268 4) THE AUTHORITY TO IMPORT AND EXPORT FIREARMS AND
1269 AMMUNITION, MAJOR AND MINOR PARTS OF FIREARMS,
1270 ACCESSORIES AND AMMUNITION COMPONENTS FOR
1271 DISPLAY DURING GUNSHOWS AND TRADE EXHIBITS,
1272 SAMPLE, DEMONSTRATION, TEST AND EVALUATION;

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SHALL SECURE IMPORT AND/OR EXPORT PERMIT FOR THE
AFOREMENTIONED PURPOSES TO BE APPROVED BY THE
CHIEF OF THE FEO.

LICENSED DEALERS SHALL APPLY TO THE CHIEF OF PNP
THROUGH THE FEO FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT FIREARMS
AND AMMUNITION, MAJOR PARTS OF FIREARMS,
AMMUNITION COMPONENTS THAT INCLUDE BULLET AND
CARTRIDGE CASE AND RELOADING MACHINES FOR
COMMERCIAL SALE OR DISTRIBUTION BY SUBMITTING THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

a) DULY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM; AND
b) COPY OF THE PREVIOUS MONTHS’ SALES REPORT AS
REQUIRED IN SECTION 19 OF THIS ACT.

LICENSED DEALERS SHALL APPLY FOR AUTHORITY TO
IMPORT FOR SAMPLE, TEST AND EVALUATION BY
COMPLYING WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

a) LETTER REQUEST ADDRESSED TO THE CHIEF OF THE PNP
STATING THE ITEMS TO BE IMPORTED AND THE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN;

b) ORIGINAL END-USER’S CERTIFICATE; AND

©) SPECIAL BANK RECEIPT.

LICENSED DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS AND RECOGNIZED

ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATION SHALL APPLY FOR PERMIT

TO CONDUCT GUN SHOW, AND TRADE EXHIBITS, BY

COMPLYING WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:

a) LETTER REQUEST ADDRESSED TO THE CHIEF OF THE PNP
THRU FEO INDICATING THE VALIDITY OF THEIR
LICENSE; AND

b) SPECIAL BANK RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF PAYMENT.

LICENSED MANUFACTURERS AND/OR DEALERS SHALL
APPLY FOR PERMIT TO DISPLAY DURING GUN SHOW AND
TRADE EXHIBITS BY COMPLYING WITH THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS:

a) LETTER REQUEST ADDRESSED TO CHIEF OF THE FEO
STATING THE ITEMS TO BE DISPLAYED; AND
b) SPECIAL BANK RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF PAYMENT.

THE IMPORTER/DEALER SHALL FURNISH A COPY OF THE
APPROVED EXPORT PERMIT FROM THE COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN TO THE FEO UPON EMBARKATION OF ITEMS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS SHALL BE A VIOLATION OF
REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENT AND SHALL BE A GROUND
FOR REVOCATION.


1325 A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT SHALL BE APPLIED FOR BY AN

1326 AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

1327 a) FOR IMPORTED ITEMS, TRANSPORT FROM PORT OF
1328 ENTRY TO CSG- FEO STORAGE FACILITY;

1329 b) TRANSPORT FROM CSG-FEO STORAGE FACILITY TO
1330 AUTHORIZED DEALER;

1331 ©) TRANSPORT FROM DEALER TO RESIDENCE OF FIREARM
1332 AND VICE VERSA;

1333 d) TRANSPORT FROM DEALER TO ANOTHER DEALER; AND,
1334 e) TRANSPORT FROM CSG- FEO STORAGE FACILITY OR
1335 AUTHORIZED DEALER TO
1336 EXHIBIT/DISPLAY/DEMONSTRATION SITE AND VICE
1337 VERSA.

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1339 THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
1340 PERMIT TO TRANSPORT IS THE CHIEF OF THE FEO OR THE
1341 CHIEF OF THE RCSU OF A DULY AUTHORIZED
1342 REPRESENTATIVE.

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1344 A LICENSED DEALER SHALL MAINTAIN AN INVENTORY OF
1345 ALL ITS TRANSACTIONS ON PURCHASE, IMPORTATION, AND
1346 SALE OF FIREARMS, MAJOR AND MINOR FIREARM PARTS,
1347 AMMUNITION AND ACCESSORIES. THE INVENTORY SHALL
1348 CONTAIN THE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SOLD
1349 FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION, AS WELL AS THE NAME OF
1350 THE BUYERS. REFUSAL ON THE PART OF A LICENSED
1351 DEALER TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROVISION SHALL CAUSE
1352 THE FORFEITURE OF THE BOND AND SUSPENSION OF ITS
1353 LICENSE PENDING POSTING OF NEW BOND.”

1354

1355 SECTION 16. Section 17 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1356 hereby amended as follows:

1357 “SEC. 17. License and Scope of [License for] Gunsmiths/Repair License. —
1358 [The license for gunsmiths allow the grantee to repair registered firearms.]
1359 THE GUNSMITH LICENSE ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL OR A
1360 JURIDICAL ENTITY TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF
1361 REPAIRING, MODIFYING, CUSTOMIZING, DESIGNING, OR
1362 ENHANCING A REGISTERED FIREARM ON PER ORDER BASIS
1363 AND NOT IN COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES. THE GUNSMITH
1364 LICENSE SHALL BE APPROVED AND ISSUED BY THE CHIEF
1365 OF THE FEO. [The gunsmith license shall include customization of
1366 firearms from finished or manufactured parts thereof, on per order basis and
1367 not in commercial quantities and the making of minor parts thereof, [i.e.
1368 pins, triggers, trigger bows, sights and the like only] for the purpose of
1369 repairing the registered firearm. The license for gunsmiths shall be issued by
1370 the Chief of PNP.]

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1372 IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AND ACQUIRE A GUNSMITH LICENSE,

1373 THE APPLICANT MUST:
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THE FILING OF HIS/HER WRITTEN APPLICATION IN THE
CASE OF INDIVIDUALS, OR BE DULY REGISTERED WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) IN
THE CASE OF CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS OR
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) IN THE
CASE OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS;

b) HAVE A SAFE AND SECURE GUNSMITH FACILITY;

©) HAVE A CERTIFICATE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS PASSED
AGSROS ADMINISTERED BY THE PNP, A REGISTERED GUN
CLUB OR ORGANIZATION AUTHORIZED BY THE FEO OR
RCSU; PROVIDED THAT IN CASE THE APPLICANT IS A
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP OR
CORPORATION, IT SHALL BE SUFFICIENT THAT THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE BE THE HOLDER OF
SUCH CERTIFICATE; AND,

d) HAVE A FIREARM VAULT TO SAFELY ACCOMMODATE
FIREARMS REQUESTED FOR REPAIR.

APPLICATIONS FOR GUNSMITH/REPAIR LICENSES AND THE
LICENSES SHALL BE ISSUED BE IN THE NAME OF THE
INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP,
PARTERNSHIP OR CORPORATION, AS THE CASE MAY BE;
PROVIDED THAT, IN THE CASE OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS,
PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS, THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE AS INDICATED IN THE APPLICATION
MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 17
OF THIS ACT; PROVIDED FURTHER THAT, PARTNERSHIPS
AND CORPORATIONS MAY REPLACE ITS AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES, AS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
GUNSMITH/REPAIR LICENSE.

IN CASE OF INDIVIDUALS OR SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS, THE
APPLICANT MAY DULY AUTHORIZE A REPRESENTATIVE TO
PROCESS THE APPLICATION THROUGH A SPECIAL POWER
OF ATTORNEY (SPA) STATING THAT HE/SHE IS AUTHORIZED
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCESSING THE APPLICATION FOR
LICENSE.

IN CASE OF PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS, THE
APPLICANT MAY BE REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, ANY
VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, CORPORATE SECRETARY OR
ANY CORPORATE OFFICER AUTHORIZED IN A PARTNERS OR
BOARD RESOLUTION, AS THE CASE MAY BE, OR A
SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE OF SUCH PARTNERS OR BOARD
RESOLUTION.

THE LICENSE ISSUED TO A GUNSMITH AS JURIDICAL ENTITY

SHALL INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES
TO REPAIR AND/OR CUSTOMIZE FIREARMS.

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LICENSED GUNSMITH SHALL REPLACE THE FRAME OR
RECEIVER OF A FIREARM ONLY UPON PRESENTATION OF
VALID LTOPF AND FIREARM PARTS REGISTRATION.

THE LICENSED GUNSMITH WHO IS AUTHORIZED BY THE PNP
TO REPAIR A FIREARM, PARTICULARLY THE CONDUCT OF
RE-ETCHING/STAMPING OF THE FIREARM’S MAKE, MODEL,
SERIAL NUMBER AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE FRAME OR
RECEIVER, INCLUDING ITS INDIVIDUAL OR PECULIAR
IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS ESSENTIAL IN FORENSIC
EXAMINATION, SHALL BRING THE REPAIRED FIREARM TO
THE PNP CRIME LABORATORY FOR RECORDING OF PROOF
MARKS TO BE ABLE TO UPDATE ACCORDINGLY THE
RECORD OF THE SUBJECT FIREARM IN THE FIREARMS
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (FIS) OF THE PNP CRIME
LABORATORY.

UNREGISTERED FIREARMS OR THO! WITH EXPIRED
FIREARM REGISTRATION SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR
REPAIR AND/OR CUSTOMIZATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THIS PROVISION SHALL BE A GROUND FOR THE
REVOCATION OF THE GUNSMITH’S LICENSE AFTER DUE
PROCESS AND ANY PERSON IN VIOLATION OF THIS
PROVISION SHALL BE HELD LIABLE AND PENALIZED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.

LICENSE FOR GUNSMITH SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF
FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE OR UNLESS
SOONER REVOKED FOR CAUSE. THE APPLICATION FOR THE
RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE
FEO BEFORE THE DATE OF THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH
LICENSE; PROVIDED THAT, IF AN APPLICATION FOR
RENEWAL IS FILED AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED AT LEAST 90
DAYS PRIOR TO ITS EXPIRATION DATE, THE LICENSE SHALL
REMAIN VALID UNTIL A DECISION IS RENDERED ON THE
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE
RECKONING DATE OF VALIDITY OF THE RENEWED LICENSE
SHALL BE ON THE DAY AFTER THE EXPIRY DATE OF THE
PREVIOUS LICENSE.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF GUNSMITH’S
LICENSE, A CEASE TO OPERATE (CTO) ORDER WITH NOTICE
OF CONFISCATION SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE PNP THROUGH


1481 THE FEO TO THE LICENSEE WITH EXPIRED LICENSE,

1482 INFORMING THE LATTER OF THE FOLLOWING:

1483 a) THAT, ITS LICENSE HAD ALREADY EXPIRED;

1484 b) THAT, IT HAS A 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD TO RE-APPLY FOR
1485 A NEW LICENSE SUBJECT TO THE IMPOSITION OF
1486 PENALTIES TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PNP; AND

1487 c) THAT, ITS FAILURE TO APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE
1488 WITHIN THE GRACE PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE
1489 CONFISCATION OF THE FIREARMS, PARTS, MACHINERY,
1490 TOOL OR INSTRUMENT USED OR INTENDED TO REPAIR
1491 OR CUSTOMIZE FIREARMS.

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1493 A HIGHER DEGREE OF CARE AND DILIGENCE OF A GOOD
1494 FATHER OF A FAMILY IS REQUIRED OF A LICENSED
1495 GUNSMITH. A LICENSED GUNSMITH IN POSSESSION OR
1496 CONTROL OF DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITIES HAS THE
1497 DUTY TO TAKE EXCEPTIONAL PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT
1498 ANY INJURY BEING DONE THEREBY.”

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1500 SECTION 17. Section 18 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1501 hereby amended as follows:

1502 “SEC. 18 Firearms for Use in Sports and Competitions. - A qualified
1503 individual shall apply for a Permit to Transport (PTT) for his/her registered
1504 [firearm/s] FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS from his/her residence to the
1505 [firing] SHOOTING range and competition [sites as may be warranted] SITE;
1506 PROVIDED THAT, SUCH REQUIREMENT WILL NO LONGER BE
1507 REQUIRED IF THE LICENSEE HAS A VALID PTCFOR; PROVIDED
1508 FURTHER THAT, IN CASE OF COMPETITION ABROAD, PTT SHALL
1509 STILL BE REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A QUALIFIED
1510 INDIVIDUAL HAS AN EXISTING PTCFOR.

1511

1512 THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR APPLICATION FOR PTT FOR
1513 LOCAL SHOOTING RANGE AND COMPETITION SITE SHALL BE
1514 THE CHIEF OF THE FEO OR A DULY AUTHORIZED
1515 REPRESENTATIVE, OR THE RCSU CHIEF OR A DULY
1516 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. FOR PURPOSES OF
1517 APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO
1518 ACCOMPLISH A PTT APPLICATION FORM ISSUED BY THE FEO.
1519

1520 IN CASE OF APPLICATION FOR PTT FOR USE OF COMPETITION
1521 OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY, THE SAME SHALL BE ISSUED ONLY BY
1522 THE CHIEF OF THE FEO. FOR PURPOSES OF APPLICATION, THE
1523 APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
1524 a) ACCOMPLISHED PTT APPLICATION FORM;

1525 b) APPLICATION OR INVITATION FROM THE ORGANIZING
1526 COMMITTEE; AND,

1527 ¢) ENDORSEMENT FROM A GUN CLUB.”
1528

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1531 SECTION 18. Section 19 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1532 hereby amended as follows:

1533 “SEC. 19. Renewal of Licenses and Registration. - All types of licenses shall be
1534 renewed every [two (2)] FIVE (8) years. [Failure to renew the license on or
1535 before the date of expiration shall cause the revocation of the license and of the
1536 registration of the firearm under said licensee.]

1537

1538 The registration of the firearm shall be renewed every [four (4)] FIVE (5) years.
1539 [Failure to renew the registration of the firearm on or before the date of
1540 expiration shall cause the revocation of the license of the firearm. The said
1541 firearm shall be confiscated or forfeited in favor of the government after due
1542 process.

1543

1544 ‘The application for the renewal of the license or FIREARM registration may be
1545 submitted to the FEO [of the PNP] within six (6) months AND UP TO TWO
1546 (2) MONTHS AFTER before the date of the expiration of such license or
1547 registration.

1548

1549 [Failure to renew a license or registration within the period stated above on two
1550 (2) occasions shall cause the holder of the firearm to be perpetually disqualified
1551 from applying for {any] firearm license.”

1552

1553. SECTION 19. Section 20 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1554 hereby amended as follows:

1555 “SEC. 20. Inspection and Inventory FOR NEW APPLICATION AND
1556 RENEWAL OF LICENSES. - The [Chief of PNP or hishher authorized
1557 representative shall require the submission of reports,] PNP THROUGH THE
1558 CSG-FEO OR THE RCSU UPON APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF OF THE
1559 PNP MAY inspect or examine the inventory and records of a licensed
1560 manufacturer, LICENSED dealer, [or importer of firearms and ammunition
1561 during reasonable hours] licensed gunsmith, accredited gun club and accredited
1562 shooting range.

1563

1564 THE INSPECTION SHALL BE DONE FOR NEW APPLICATION AND
1565 RENEWAL OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED LICENSES AS A
1566 REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSING, INVENTORY, MONITORING
1567 PURPOSES AND INVESTIGATION PURPOSES ONLY.

1568

1569 THE PNP THROUGH CSG-FEO OR RCSU OF PNP SHALL INSPECT
1570 OR EXAMINE THE INVENTORY AND RECORDS OF ALL EXPIRED
1571 LICENSES AND ACCREDITATION, CTO OR NOTICE OF
1572 CONFISCATION.

1573

1574 ‘THE INSPECTION TEAM HEADED BY A POLICE COMMISSIONED
1575 OFFICER (PCO) SHALL BE COVERED WITH A LETTER ORDER.
1576

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1578 THE INSPECTION OR EXAMINATION OF RECORDS AND

1579 INVENTORIES SHALL BE CONDUCTED DURING REASONABLE
1580 HOURS ONLY.

1581

1582 A COPY OF THE REPORT OF INSPECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED
1583 TO THE LICENSED MANUFACTURER, LICENSED DEALER,
1584 LICENSED GUNSMITH, ACCREDITED GUN CLUB AND
1585 ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGE WITHIN FIVE (5) WORKING
1586 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF INSPECTION.

1587

1588 IN CASE OF ADVERSE FINDINGS, LICENSED MANUFACTURER,
1589 LICENSED DEALER, LICENSED GUNSMITH, ACCREDITED GUN
1590 CLUB AND ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGE SHALL BE GIVEN
1591 FIFTEEN (15) WORKING DAYS, FROM RECEIPT OF THE SAID
1592 REPORT, SUBJECT TO EXTENSIONS BY THE FEO UPON
1593 RESONABLE REQUEST, TO COMPLY WITH THE FINDINGS
1594 AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS.

1595

1596 THE CHIEF OF THE PNP OR HIS/HER AUTHORIZED
1597 REPRESENTATIVE SHALL REQUIRE MONTHLY SUBMISSION OF
1598 THE FOLLOWING:

1599 (a) FOR LICENSED MANUFACTURER, LICENSED DEALER, AND
1600 LICENSED GUNSMITH, SALES REPORT FOR THOSE ITEMS
1601 COVERED UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE LICENSES; AND,

1602

1603 (b) FOR ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS AND ACCREDITED
1604 COMMERCIAL SHOOTING RANGES, ACCOMPLISHMENT
1605 REPORT OF ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED.”

1606

1607 SECTION 20. Section 21 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1608 hereby amended as follows:

1609 “SEC. 21. Acquisition or Purchase and Sale of Firearms and Ammunition. -
1610 Firearms and ammunition may only be acquired or purchased from authorized
1611 dealers, importers or local manufacturers and may be transferred only from a
1612 [licensed citizen] LICENSE HOLDER or licensed juridical entity to another
1613 [licensed citizen] LICENSE HOLDER or licensed juridical entity.

1614

1615 LICENSED FIREARM HOLDER PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVITY OF
1616 THIS ACT WHO ARE NO LONGER INTERESTED TO CONTINUE
1617 POSSESSING HIS/HER FIREARM MAY TRANSFER THE SAME TO A
1618 LICENSE HOLDER OR LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY WITHIN SIX
1619 (© MONTHS UPON THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT OR BEFORE
1620 THE EXPIRATION OF THE PROVISIONAL LTOPF IN CASE THE
1621 FIREARM HOLDER APPLIED FOR SUCH.

1622

1623 [Provided, that] During election periods, the sale [, transfer] and registration of

1624 firearms, [and] ammunition, MAJOR PARTS AND COMPONENTS OF
1625
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1627 FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND MAJOR PARTS and the issuance of [the

1628 corresponding licenses to citizens] LICENSES AND PERMITS TO
1629 QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS OR QUALIFIED JURIDICAL ENTITIES
1630 shall be allowed [on the condition that]. HOWEVER, [the] transport or delivery
1631 [thereof] OF THE FIREARMS shall strictly comply with the issuances,
1632 resolutions, rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission on Elections.
1633 FIREARMS, ITS PARTS, AMMUNITION, AND ITS COMPONENTS
1634 SOLELY FOR EXPORT SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM COMELEC
1635 AUTHORITY TO TRANSPORT; PROVIDED THAT, THE
1636 TRANSPORTATION OF SUCH GOODS BE COVERED BY A PNP
1637 EXPORT PERMIT AND PTT, AND THE GOODS SHALL BE
1638 ACCOMPANIED BY POLICE ESCORT TO PORT/AIRPORT OF
1639 DEPARTURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES.”

1640

1641 SECTION 21. Section 22 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1642 hereby amended as follows:

1643 “SEC. 22. Deposit of Firearms by Persons Arriving From Abroad.- A
1644 person arriving in the Philippines who is legally in possession of any
1645 firearm or ammunition in his/her country of origin and who has declared the
1646 existence of the firearm upon embarkation and disembarkation but whose
1647 firearm is not registered in the Philippines in accordance with this Act shall
1648 deposit the same upon written receipt with the Collector of Customs [for
1649 delivery to the FEO of the PNP] for safekeeping [or for the issuance of a
1650 permit to transport if the person is a competitor in a sports shooting
1651 competition. If the importation of the same is allowed and the party in
1652 question desires to obtain a domestic firearm license, the same should be
1653 undertaken in accordance with the provisions of this Act. If no license is
1654 desired or leave to import is not granted, the firearm or ammunition in
1655 question shall remain in the custody of the FEO of the PNP until otherwise
1656 disposed of in-accordance with law].

1657

1658 PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL OF A SPORT SHOOTER IN THE
1659 PHILIPPINES, HE MUST BE ABLE TO SECURE A PTT
1660 COVERING HIS FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OR BOTH FROM
1661 PORT OF ENTRY TO HIS PLACE OF STAY OR COMPETITION
1662 VENUE OR BOTH FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PTT WITH THE
1663 FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1664 a) LETTER REQUEST ADDRESSED TO THE CHIEF OF THE
1665 FEO;

1666 b) PHOTOCOPY OF THE PASSPORT;

1667 ©) FIREARM LICENSE/REGISTRATION ISSUED BY THE
1668 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN; AND,

1669 4) INVITATION FROM THE HOST GUN CLUB/ASSOCIATION.
1670

1671 IN THE EVENT THAT PTT WAS NOT SECURED OR NOT YET
1672 AVAILABLE UPON ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES, THE
1673 FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OR BOTH SHALL BE DEPOSITED
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WITH WRITTEN RECEIPT WITH THE COLLECTOR OF
CUSTOMS FOR DELIVERY TO THE FEO OR RCSU FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PTT.

A PERSON ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES WHO IS LEGALLY
IN POSSESSION OF ANY FIREARM AND/OR AMMUNITION IN
HIS/HER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND DESIRES TO OBTAIN A
DOMESTIC FIREARM LICENSE SHALL FIRST SECURE IMPORT
PERMIT. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
SECURING IMPORT PERMIT:

a) LETTER TO THE CHIEF OF THE PNP REQUESTING THAT
IMPORTATION BE ALLOWED;

b) PHOTOCOPY OF THE PASSPORT;

c) FIREARM LICENSE/REGISTRATION OR PROOF OF
LAWFUL POSSESSION ISSUED BY THE COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN DULY AUTHENTICATED BY THE PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY OR COVERED BY AN APOSTILLE.

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON OFFICIAL TRAVEL SHALL
UNDERGO SAME PROCEDURE IN OBTAINING LICENSE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND
SUBMIT AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING THAT SAID FIREARM
WILL NOT BE SOLD OR DONATED WITHIN THE PERIOD OF
TEN (10) YEARS.

A PERSON ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES WHO IS LEGALLY
IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, FIREARM
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES AND WHO DESIRES TO USE THE
SAME IN EXHIBITS, THEATRICAL AND OTHER RELEVANT
PURPOSES SHALL FIRST SECURE PERMIT TO HOLD SUCH
ACTIVITY. THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR
SECURING SUCH PERMIT:

a) LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE CHIEF OF THE PNP
INDICATING PARTICIOPATION IN THE EXHIBITS,
THEATRICAL PURPOSES AND/OR OTHER RELEVANT
PURPOSE;

b) PHOTOCOPY OF THE PASSPORT;

©) FIREARM LICENSE/REGISTRATION OR PROOF OF

LAWFUL POSSESSION ISSUED BY THE COUNTRY OF

ORIGIN DULY AUTHENTICATED BY THE PHILIPPINE

EMBASSY OR COVERED BY AN APOSTILLE; AND,

AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING THAT FIREARM WILL NOT

BE SOLD/DONATED AND THAT RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR PROPER STORAGE SHALL BE OBSERVED.

c)

UPON DISEMBARKATION, AND UPON WRITTEN RECEIPT
WITH THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, SAID FIREARMS,
AMMUNITION, FIREARM PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, SHALL
BE DELIVERED AND DEPOSITED TO THE FEO FOR
SAFEKEEPING AND ISSUANCE OF A PTT BASED ON THE
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES. THE DURATION OF THE


1730 VALIDITY, THE PLACE OR PLACES WHERE THE FIREARM

1731 COULD BE BROUGHT, AND THE PURPOSE THEREOF SHALL
1732 BE INDICATED IN THE PTT.

1733

1734 MEMBERS OF DIPLOMA’ CORPS SUCH AS
1735 DIPLOMATS/FOREIGN DIGNITARIES, DIPLOMATIC
1736 REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR ATTACHES WHO ARE ARRIVING
1737 IN THE PHILIPPINES WITH AN OFFICIAL BUSINESS (OB) OF
1738 HIS/HER GOVERNMENT ARE ALLOWED TO POSSESS AND
1739 CARRY FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AS ACCORDED WITH
1740 COURTESY AND SOME PRIVILEGE WHICH ARE NOT
1741 USUALLY EXTENDED WITH AN ORDINARY FOREIGNER VIS-
1742 A-VIS WITH THE SAME PRIVILEGE BEING ACCORDED TO
1743 PHILIPPINES DIPLOMATS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES
1744 PURSUANT TO THE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEGAL
1745 PRINCIPLE OF RECIPROCITY. MEMBERS OF DIPLOMATIC
1746 CORPS MAY OPT TO PURCHASE FIREARMS AND
1747 AMMUNITION FROM A LICENSED DEALER, SUBJECT TO
1748 COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS IN SECTION 4 OF THIS
1749 ACT, EXCEPT FOR CITIZENSHIP.

1750

1751 IF THE FIREARM IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR REGISTRATION
1752 UNDER THESE RULES AND THAT RETURN OF THE FIREARM
1753 TO THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN CANNOT BE MADE, THE
1754 FIREARM SHALL REMAIN IN THE CUSTODY OF THE FEO
1755 PURSUANT TO SECTION 25 OF THIS ACT.”

1756

1787 SECTION 22. Section 23 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1758 _ hereby amended as follows:

1759 “SEC. 23. Return of Firearms to Owner upon Departure from the
1760 Philippines. - Upon the departure from the Philippines of any person whose
1761 firearm or ammunition is in the custody of the FEO [of the PNP}, the same,
1762 shall, upon timely request, be delivered to the person through the Collector
1763 of Customs. [In the case of a participant in a local sports shooting
1764 competition, the firearm must be presented to the Collector of Customs
1765 before the same is allowed to be loaded on board the carrier on which the
1766 person is to board.

1767

1768 FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION DEPOSITED IN THE FEO FOR
1769 SAFEKEEPING, IN RELATION TO SECTION 22, SHALL ONLY BE
1770 RELEASED BY THE FEO UPON DEPARTURE OF THE PERSON
171 FROM THE PHILIPPINES, THROUGH THE COLLECTOR OF
1772 CUSTOMS, PROVIDED THAT HE/SHE SUBMITS THE
1773 FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1774 a) LETTER REQUEST ADDRESSED TO THE FEO;

1775 b) PHOTOCOPY OF THE PASSPORT; AND,

1776 ©) PROOF OF TRAVEL.

1777

1778 IN THE CASE OF FIREARM USED IN LOCAL SHOOTING

1779 COMPETITION OR EXHIBITS, THEATRICAL PURPOSES AND
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1784 OTHER RELEVANT PURPOSES, the firearm/s must be presented to the

1785 Collector of Customs before the same is allowed to be loaded on board the
1786 carrier on which the person is to board.

1787

1788 THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS SHALL LOAD SAID FIREARM
1789 OR AMMUNITION TO THE CARRIER ON WHICH THE PERSON
1790 IS TO BOARD.”

1791

1792 SECTION 23. Section 24 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1793 hereby amended as follows:

1794 “SEC. 24. Safekeeping of Firearms and Ammunition. - Any licensee may
1795 deposit a registered firearm, PARTS, AND/OR AMMUNITION TO THE
1796 CSG-FEO, POLICE REGIONAL OFFICE RCSU, POLICE
1797 PROVINCIAL OFFICE, CITY OR MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICE
1798 for safekeeping. A WRITTEN RECEIPT SHALL BE ISSUED
1799 CORRESPONDING TO THE DEPOSIT AND reasonable fees for
1800 storage shall be imposed.”

1801

1802 SECTION 24. Section 25 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1803 hereby amended as follows:

1804 “SEC. 25. Abandoned Firearms and Ammunition. — [Any firearm or
1805 ammunition deposited in the custody of the FEO of the PNP pursuant (o the
1806 provisions of this Act, shall be deemed to have been abandoned by the
1807 owner or his/her authorized representative if he/she failed to reclaim the
1808 same within five (5) years or failed to advise the FEO [of the PNP] of the
1809 disposition to be made thereof. Thereafter, the FEO of the PNP may dispose
1810 of the same after compliance with established procedures.] FIREARMS,
1811 PARTS OR AMMUNITION OR BOTH, DEPOSITED WITH THE
1812 CSG-FEO, POLICE REGIONAL OFFICE, POLICE PROVINCIAL
1813 OFFICE OR CITY OF MUNICIPAL OFFICE FOR SAFEKEEPING
1814 SHALL NOT EXCEED FIVE (5) YEARS. FAILURE TO CLAIM
1815 THE DEPOSITED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION WITHIN FIVE
1816 (5) YEARS OR NON-PAYMENT OF STORAGE FEE FOR FIVE (5)
1817 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OR BOTH, SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS
1818 ABANDONED FIREARMS. THE CSG-FEO, POLICE REGIONAL
1819 OFFICE, POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE, CITY OR MUNICIPAL
1820 POLICE OFFICE SHALL DESTROY THE SAME AFTER
1821 COMPLIANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES.

1822

1823. SECTION 25. Section 26 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1824 hereby amended as follows:

1825 “SEC. 26. Death or Disability of Licensee. — [Upon the death of legal
1826 disability of the holder of a firearm license, it shall be the duty of his/her
1827 next of kin, nearest relative, legal representative, or other person who shall
1828 knowingly come into possession of such firearm or ammunition, to deliver
1829 the same to the FEO of the PNP or Police Regional Office, and such
1830 forearm or ammunition shall be retained by the police custodian pending the
1831 issuance of a license and its registration in accordance with this Act. The
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failure to deliver the firearm or ammunition within six (6) months after the
death or legal disability of the licensee shall render the possessor liable for
illegal possession of the firearm.] UPON THE DEATH OF A LICENSED
CITIZEN, THE PRIVILEGE OF HIS/HER LICENSE TO OWN OR
POSSESS FIREARMS AND THE REGISTRATION OF THE
FIREARMS AUTOMATICALLY EXPIRES. IN CASE OF LEGAL
DISABILITY, THE PRIVILEGE PROVIDED FOR BY A LICENSE
TO OWN OR POSSESS FIREARMS AND THE REGISTRATION OF
THE FIREARM SHALL BE REVOKED.

WHEN A LICENSED CITIZEN WITH REGISTERED FIREARMS
OR AMMUNITION DIES OR BECOMES LEGALLY DISABLED,
HIS/HER NEXT OF KIN, NEAREST RELATIVE, LEGAL
REPRESENTATIVE OR ANY OTHER PERSON, SHALL CAUSE
THE DELIVERY OF THE SAME TO THE CSG-FEO OR POLICE
REGIONAL OFFICE OR THROUGH THE NEAREST POLICE
STATION WHICH HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE LICENSEE
AND/OR THE REGISTERED FIREARMS WITHIN THE
PRESCRIBED PERIOD PROVIDED HEREUNDER:

a) IF THE NEXT OF KIN, NEAREST RELATIVE, LEGAL
REPRESENTATIVE, OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS PRIOR
KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE FIREARMS, WITHIN
SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE DEATH OR LEGAL DISABILITY;
AND,

b) IF THE NEXT OF KIN, NEAREST RELATIVE, LEGAL
REPRESENTATIVE, OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS NO PRIOR
KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE FIREARMS, WITHIN
SIX (6) MONTHS FROM THE DISCOVERY OF THE FIREARMS.

UPON PRESENTATION OF THE PROOF THAT THE INDIVIDUAL
IS THE LEGITIMATE HEIR PURSUANT TO THE LAW, HE/SHE
MAY REGISTER ALL FIREARMS PROVIDED HE/SHE MEETS
THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ACT, OR MAY TRANSFER TO A
LICENSE HOLDER OR LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY.

PENDING THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO THE APPLICANT,
THE REGISTERED FIREARM OF THE DECEASED OR LEGALLY
DISABLED LICENSEE SHALL REMAIN UNDER THE CUSTODY
OF THE FEO OR THE POLICE REGIONAL OFFICE (PRO) RCSU
WHICH HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE LICENSEE AND/OR
THE REGISTERED FIREARM. IN THE EVENT THAT THERE IS
NO QUALIFIED APPLICANT, THE CHIEF OF THE PNP
THROUGH THE FEO SHALL DISPOSE THE FIREARM IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES SET FORTH FOR THIS
PURPOSE.

FAILURE TO DELIVER THE FIREARM OR AMMUNITION
PURSUANT TO THE PRECEEDING PARAGRAPH, SHALL


1885 RENDER THE POSSESSOR LIABLE FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION

1886 OF FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OR BOTH.

1887

1888 FOR LICENSED CITIZENS, LEGAL DISABILITY SHALL
1889 INCLUDE BUT SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
1890 CIRCUMSTANCES:

1891 a) MENTAL INCAPACITY;

1892 b) CONVICTION FOR A CRIME PUNISHABLE WITH A
1893 PENALTY OF MORE THAN 2 YEARS; AND,

1894 ¢) CONVICTION OF ANY CRIME INVOLVING MORAL
1895 TURPITUDE.

1896

1897 IN CASE OF LEGAL DISABILITY OF JURIDICAL ENTITIES,
1898 AUTHORIZED BONDED FIREARM CUSTODIANS, OWNERS OR
1899 ANY OF THE OFFICERS OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS,
1900 PARTNERSHIPS OR PRESIDENTS, ANY OF THE VICE
1901 PRESIDENTS, TREASURERS, OR CORPORATE SECRETARIES
1902 OF CORPORATIONS, SHALL CAUSE THE DELIVERY OF ITS
1903 REGISTERED FIREARM TO THE CSG-FEO OR RCSU PRO FOR
1904 SAFEKEEPING UNTIL LEGAL DISPOSITION THEREOF IN
1905 ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING LAWS, RULES, AND
1906 REGULATIONS.

1907

1908 THE FOREGOING SHALL BE WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE
1909 PROVISIONS ON PLTOPF.”

1910

1911
1912 SECTION 26. Section 27 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is
1913 hereby amended as follows:

1914

1915 “SEC. 27. Antique Firearm - Any person who possesses an antique firearm
1916 shall [register the same and] secure [a collector’s license] AN ANTIQUE
1917 FIREARM COLLECTOR'S LICENSE from the FEO [of the PNP] AND
1918 SHALL REGISTER THE SAME. Proper storage of antique firearms shall
1919 be strictly imposed. Non-compliance of this provision shall be considered as
1920 illegal possession of the firearms as penalized under this Act.

1921

1922 A LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR SHALL
1923 MAINTAIN PROPER STORAGE FOR ANTIQUE FIREARMS;
1924 PROVIDED THAT, INSPECTION OF SUCH ANTIQUE FIREARMS
1925 MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF DUE PROCESS.
1926

1927 THE LICENSE OF AN ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR DOES
1928 NOT INCLUDE OWNING OR ACQUIRING AMMUNITIONS FOR
1929 ‘THE USE OF THE ANTIQUE FIREARM.

1930

1931 A PERMIT TO CARRY FIREARMS OUTSIDE RESIDENCE
1932 (PTCFOR) SHALL NOT BE ISSUED TO FIREARMS CLASSIFIED
1933 AND REGISTERED AS ANTIQUE FIREARM.

1934

1935 A LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARMS COLLECTOR MAY IMPORT
1936 OR EXPORT HIS/HER ANTIQUE FIREARM; PROVIDED THAT,
1937 THE LICENSEE HAS SECURED CLEARANCE FROM THE
1938 NATIONAL MUSEUM AND APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY

1939 THROUGH THE FEO.
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1944 FOR DISPLAY, EXHIBIT, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND

1945 RESEARCH PURPOSES, ANTIQUE FIREARMS SHALL BE
1946 ALLOWED TO BE TRANSPORTED FROM ONE PLACE TO
1947 ANOTHER AS LONG AS A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT OR ANY
1948 APPROPRIATE PERMIT WAS ISSUED BY THE FEO.

1949

1950 A LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR SHALL BE
1951 REQUIRED TO HAVE VAULTS TO STORE THE ANTIQUE
1952 FIREARM OR SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY FRAMED FOR
1953 DISPLAY PURPOSES.

1954

1955 NONCOMPLIANCE OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET
1956 FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE A GROUND FOR THE
1957 REVOCATION OF LICENSE WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE
1958 FILING OF APPROPRIATE CHARGES IN COURT.”

1959

1960

1961 SECTION 27. Section 37 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby amended
1962 _ as follows:

1963

1964 “SEC. 37. Confiscation and Forfeiture. - The imposition of penalty for any
1965 violation of the law shall carry with it the accessory penalty of confiscation
1966 and forfeiture of the firearm, ammunition or parts thereof, machinery, tool
1967 or instrument in favor of the government which shall be disposed of in
1968 accordance with law. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, THE
1969 PENALTY OF CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE SHALL NOT
1970 BE IMPOSED UNLESS AS AN ACCESSORY PENALTY TO A
1971 PENALTY IMPOSED UPON FINAL CONVICTION OF ANY
1972 VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.

1973

1974 DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE, ALL CONFISCATED
1975 FIREARMS OR PARTS THEREOF, AMMUNITION, MACHINERY,
1976 TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS MUST BE REPORTED TO FEO.

1977

1978 AFTER THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE AND IN THE EVENT OF
1979 CONVICTION, ALL CONFISCATED AND FORFEITED
1980 FIREARMS OR PARTS THEREOF, AMMUNITION, MACHINERY,
1981 TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS USED AS EVIDENCE IN COURT
1982 SHALL BE TURNED OVER TO THE FEO FOR FINAL
1983 DISPOSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

1984

1985 FIREARMS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED AS ABANDONED,
1986 SURRENDERED, CONFISCATED OR REVOKED __IN
1987 COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING RULES AND REGULATIONS
1988 SHALL BE TURNED-OVER TO THE FEO FOR PROPER
1989 DISPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.”

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1991 SECTION 28. Section 39 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby amended
1992 as follows:

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1994 “SEC. 39. Grounds for Revocation, Cancellation or Suspension of License
1995 or Permit. — The Chief of the PNP or [his/her] A DULY authorized
1996 Tepresentative may revoke, cancel or suspend a license or permit on the
1997 following grounds:

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2006 a) CONVICTION of a crime or offense involving the firearm,

2007 ammunition, major parts, EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS thereof;
2008 PROVIDED THAT, SUCH REVOCATION, CANCELLATION OR
2009 SUSPENSION MUST COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
2010 DUE PROCESS;

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2014 SECTION 29. Section 44 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby amended
2015 as follows:

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2017 “SEC. 44, Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within one hundred twenty
2018 (120) from the effectivity of this Act, the Chief of the PNP, after public
2019 hearings and consultation with concemed STAKEHOLDERS AND
2020 RELEVANT sectors of society shall formulate the necessary rules and
2021 regulations for the effective implementation of this Act to be published in at
2022 least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. IN ORDER TO
2023 ENSURE ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCY, THE CHIEF OF THE
2024 PNP SHALL BE RESTRICTED FROM EXPANDING (A) THE
2025 STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF
2026 LICENSES, PERMITS AND REGISTRATIONS AND (B)
2027 QUALIFICATIONS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.

2028

2029 SECTION 30. The following sections are hereby added accordingly to the Comprehensive
2030 Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act:
2031

2032 “SEC. 12-A. Provisional License to Own and Possess Firearms. - FOR
2033 THE PURPOSE OF FIREARMS RENEWAL OR TRANSFER OR
2034 BOTH, THE FOLLOWING MAY APPLY FOR A PROVISIONAL
2035 LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS (PLTOPF):

2036

2037 a) ANY PERSON WHO IS A HOLDER OF AN EXPIRED
2038 FIREARMS REGISTRATION WHO WAS ISSUED A LICENSE
2039 BEFORE THE EFFECTIVITY OF REPUBLIC ACT NO, 10591;

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2041 b) A PERSON WHO WAS IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY
2042 VIRTUE OF SUCCESSION, WHO HAS THE INTENT OF SELLING
2043 OR TRANSFERRING THE FIREARM;

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2045 c) PERSON WITH DISABILITY AND BY REASON OF HIS PHYSICAL
2046 DISABILITY HE COULD NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
2047 TO OBTAIN AN LTOPF AND WHO HAS THE INTENT OF SELLING OR
2048 TRANSFERRING THE FIREARM;

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2050 d) A SENIOR CITIZEN AND BY REASON OF HIS PHYSICAL
2051 INCAPACITY OR HIS CIRCUMSTANCES HE COULD NOT COMPLY
2052 WITH THE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN AN LTOPF AND WHO HAS
2053 THE INTENT OF SELLING OR TRANSFERRING THE FIREARM; OR,
2054

2055 ) A LICENSE HOLDER TO RESIDES ABROAD WHO INTENDS TO
2056 SELL OR TRANSFER THE FIREARM.

2057

2058 A PLTOPF MAY ONLY BE AVAILED ONCE FOR A PARTICULAR
2059 FIREARM AND SHALL ONLY BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF SIX ()
2060 MONTHS FROM THE TIME OF ITS ISSUANCE, RENEWABLE FOR AN
2061 ADDITIONAL SIX (6) MONTHS UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PLTOPF
2062 HOLDER.

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2064 THE APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE
2065 REQUIREMENTS STATED UNDER THIS THIS ACT ON OR BEFORE
2066 THE EXPIRATION PERIOD OF THE PLTOPF FOR CONTINUED
2067 OWNERSHIP OF THE FIREARMS.

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THE APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR LTOPF FOR
CONTINUED OWNERSHIP OF THE FIREARM OR BE ABLE TO
VALIDLY TRANSFER THE FIREARM ON OR BEFORE THE
EXPIRATION PERIOD OF THE PLTOPF.

SEC. 12-B. Modes of Application. - FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS
ACT, THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE THE MODES OF
APPLICATION OF LTOPF AND PLTOPF:

a) WALK-IN APPLICATION AT THE FEO OR IN ANY RCSU IN
POLICE REGIONAL OFFICES (PRO) WHERE THE APPLICANT
RESIDES OR ANY ONE-STOP SHOP OR ITS EQUIVALENT
SETUP BY THE PNP FOR LTOPF AND/OR PLTOPF
APPLICATION;

b) ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH THE FEO WEBSITE; AND,
c) CARAVANS CONDUCTED OR PARTICIPATED BY THE PNP.

SEC. 14-A. Possession of Loading/Reloading Machines. ~ THE
FOLLOWING ARE AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR A ONE TIME
REGISTRATION TO POSSESS AMMUNITION RELOADING
MACHINE:

a) SPORTS SHOOTER FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY;

b) LICENSED MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS;

¢) ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS;

d) ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL SHOOTING RANGES; AND
e) LEAS.

ONLY A NATURAL AND JURIDICAL PERSON WITH LICENSE
TO MANUFACTURE AMMUNITION, LICENSED DEALER WITH
PERMIT TO LOAD/RELOAD AMMUNITION AND COMMERCIAL
SHOOTING RANGES SHALL BE ALLOWED TO SELL
RELOADED AMMUNITION.

RELOADING MACHINES SHALL BE SERIALIZED AND
REGISTERED WITH THE FEO.

LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITIES, ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS,
ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL SHOOTING RANGES AND LEAS
SHALL SUBMIT A MONTHLY REPORT ON THE PRODUCTION
AND DISPOSAL OF RELOADING MACHINES AND RELOADED
AMMUNITION WITH THE FEO.

SEC, 17-A. Shooting Range. - SHOOTING RANGE REFERS TO A
FACILITY ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIREARMS
TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, FIREARM AND
AMMUNITION TESTING, AS WELL AS FOR SPORTS AND
SHOOTING COMPETITION EITHER FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE
OR OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

A COMMERCIAL SHOOTING RANGE MUST BE DULY
REGISTERED WITH FEO AND ACCREDITED IN GOOD
STANDING AND MUST COMPLY WITH ALL THE NECESSARY
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. THE MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE
FROM THE BACKSTOP TO THE SHOOTER OF AN
INDOOR/OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL RANGE IS EIGHT (8)
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A COMMERCIAL SHOOTING RANGE IS ALLOWED TO OWN
AND POSSESS SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

SEC. 17-B. Shooting Competitions. -A COLLECTIVE GROUP OF
COMPETITIVE OR RECREATIONAL SPORTING ACTIVITIES
INVOLVING PROFICIENCY TESTS OF ACCURACY, PRECISION
AND SPEED IN SHOOTING WHICH IS HOSTED BY A GUN CLUB,
ANY ORGANIZATION OR SPORT SHOOTING ORGANIZATION
AND ACCREDITED BY THE FEO OR PHILIPPINE SPORTS
COMMISSION. THERE SHALL BE IN ALL SHOOTING
COMPETITIONS A RANGE SAFETY OFFICER.

SEC. 17-C. Range Safety Officer. - FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS
ACT, A RANGE SAFETY OFFICER MAY ALSO REFER TO A
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER, A RANGE OFFICER, MATCH
OFFICER, SAFETY OFFICER OR ANY EQUIVALENT POSITIONS
DISCHARGING SIMILAR FUNCTIONS,

IN ORDER TO BE A RANGE SAFETY OFFICER, HE MUST
POSSESS A VALID LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARM
AND MUST DISCHARGE THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES WITH EXTRAORDINARY DILIGENCE OF A
GOOD FATHER OF A FAMILY:

a) TO PREVENT ANY INJURY IN THE SHOOTING RANGE;

b) TO EDUCATE ALL UNLICENSED SHOOTERS, JUNIOR SPORT
SHOOTERS OR COMPETITORS ON GUN SAFETY OR MATCH
RULES AS THE CASE MAY BE;

©) TO ASSIST ALL SHOOTERS, JUNIOR SPORT SHOOTERS OR
COMPETITORS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO PROMOTE
SAFETY;

d) TO THOROUGHLY FAMILIARIZE HIMSELF WITH ALL
CURRENT REGULATIONS, MATCH RULES AND ATTENDANT
SUBJECTS;

©) TO CONFER TO HIS EMPLOYER, FELLOW RANGE
OFFICERS, MATCH OFFICIALS OR PROPER AUTHORITIES
CONCERNING ANY INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR OF ANY
UNLICENSED SHOOTER, JUNIOR SPORT SHOOTER OR
COMPETITOR AS THE CASE MAY BE AND ANY DECISIONS TO
BE RENDERED.

Sec. 18-A. Junior Sport Shooter. - ANY NATURAL PERSON BELOW
EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE WHO IS ENGAGED OR
TRAINING TO BE ENGAGED IN SPORTS SHOOTING SHALL
SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL OR AUTHENTICATED COPIES
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO SECURE A JUNIOR SPORTS
SHOOTER’S PERMIT:

a) DULY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM;

b) ENDORSEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF AN
ACCREDITED GUN CLUB OR SPORTS SHOOTING
ASSOCIATION; AND

c) AN UNDERTAKING SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN
THAT THE JUNIOR SPORT SHOOTER CAN ONLY TRAIN OR
ENGAGE IN SPORT SHOOTING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE
LICENSE HOLDER OF THE FIREARM AND AN INSTRUCTOR
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER.


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A JUNIOR SPORT SHOOTER MAY PARTICIPATE IN BOTH
LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION USING A
FIREARM OWNED, REGISTERED, AND POSSESSED BY THE
FOLLOWIN®

a) AUTHORIZED GUN CLUB;

b) ANY LICENSE HOLDER; OR,

¢) JUNIOR SHOOTER’S PARENT OR IN THE ABSENCE OF HIS
PARENT, BY HIS LEGAL GUARDIAN.

PROVIDED THAT THE LICENSE HOLDER AND INSTRUCTOR
OR RANGE SAFETY OFFICER SHALL BE WITH THE JUNIOR
SPORT SHOOTER DURING PRACTICE SESSIONS AND
COMPETITIONS.”

Approved,