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Republic of the Whilippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 464

Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALES OF IMITATION FIREARMS

In the Philippines, there is no law prohibiting the manufacture or production of toy,
look-alike, or imitation firearms which can be used by lawless elements in the
commission of crimes against persons. Thus, the production and manufacture of such
look-alike firearms contribute to the ever-increasing criminality in the country.

This bill seeks to regulate the manufacture or production of look-alike firearms unless
such imitation firearms are approved by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Luis ere “| F, VILLAFUERTE, JR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No.8464
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY" F. VILLAFUERTE, JR.

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALES OF IMITATION FIREARMS

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

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

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to
protect the welfare of its citizen by regulating the manufacture and sale of look-alike
firearms.

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

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

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

The Secretary of Trade and Industry may provide for an alternative marking or device for


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

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

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

The PNP Director is authorized and directed to conduct a study of the criminal misuse of
toy, look-alike, or imitation firearms, including studying police report of such incidences
and shall report incidences relative to marked and unmarked firearms.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting.

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

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

Approved,