Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.__ 1547

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Numerous reports, then and now, indicated that some lawless elements made
used of toy guns which resembles exactly like the real ones, when committing crimes
such as robbbery hold-ups, intimidation and threats.

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

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

Hence, in order to deter criminality and the used of imitation firearms in illegal
activities, approval of this bill is earnestly prayed for.

Mah, FA
MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

Representative, 1st District
City of Marikina


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
Reaqular Session

1547

BENo.

INTRODUCED BY HON. MARCELINO “MARCY” R. TEODORO

AN ACT
PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALES OF IMITATION FIREARMS

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

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

SECTION 2. Deciaration of Poiicy. — it is nereby deciared io be ine poiicy of the siaie
to protect the welfare of its citizen by regulating the manufacture and sale of look-alike
firearms.

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

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 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 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.

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 of 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,