SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriquez, Jr. NSé nisex

House Bill No, 3805

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Organized airsoft started in our country in 1985, and interest in the hobby had gone
up and down, several times over the past 20 years. The airsoft gaming community initially
conducted their games in secrecy, but in the recent years has reached the mainstream due
to the tremendous surge of newbies, owing to the advent of cheap China-made airsoft guns.
Airsoft teams are mostly clan organized, with a number of groups claiming representation, to
a certain extent, of the local airsoft community, organizing and coordinating between local
teams, especially during big events where hundreds of players from teams all over the
country converge on selected venues for friendly tournaments.

Letter of Instruction 1264, a Presidential Directive, signed by former President
Ferdinand E, Marcos in 1982, bans the import, sale and public display of gun replicas, but
purchase of airsoft guns and the movement of airsoft players are largely untouched by the
government, with only a few confiscated shipments marring that record, No direct regulations
have been placed on the airsoft community, and players of all ages and background are
welcomed to play.

Under this proposal, it shall be unlawful for any person to produce, manufacture, sell,
se, ship, transport, give or receive any toy look-alike or imitation firearm unless such item
contains, or has affixed to it, a marking approved by the Secretary of the Department of
Trade and Industry.

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

RUFUS B. IGUEZ

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES }
First Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez and
Representative Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr.

House Bill No, __ 3805

AN ACT
REGULATING THE IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE, SALE, USE AND TRANSPORT OF
AIRSOFT RIFLES/PISTOLS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Title — This Act shall be known as the Airsoft Immitation Firearm Law of
2013.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared policy of the State to protect the
public from harm due to the unregulated manufacture, sale, use, and transport of any toy
look-alike or imitation firearm.

SECTION 3. Definition of Airsoft Rifle/Pistol. For purposes of this Act, airsoft rifle/ pistol
includes battery operated, spring and gas type powered rifles/ pistols which discharge plastic
pellets only as bullets or ammunition. It differs from replica as the latter does not fire plastic
pellet with very low projectile velocity.

SECTION 4. Restriction. Airsoft rifle/ pistol, a special type of air gun, shall be used in
sporting activities such as war game simulation only. All airsoft rfles/ pistols shall not exceed
560 feet per second velocity using .20 gram plastic pellets. An airsoft rifle/ pistol exceeding
the said limit shall not be eligible for registration.

SECTION 5. Manufacture, Importation and Sale.- All natural and juridical persons who
intend to manufacture, import or sell airsoft rifle/ pistol shall apply for a permit to
manufacture, import or to sell airsoft rifles/ pistols from the Department of Trade and
Industry (DT!) and shall be registered with the Philippine National Police (PNP).

SECTIONE. Distinctive Marking. - There shall be a distinctive marking for airsoft rifle/pisto!
as an integral part, a permanently affixed, blaze orange or red pulp in its barrel. Such mark
shall be at the tip of the muzzle not less than 6.35 centimeters in length.

SECTION 7. Registration for Use. Upon the one-time registration with the PNP for those
airsoft rifles/ pistols with no serial numbers, a barcode sticker bearing a permanently
assigned unique serial number shall be affixed on a conspicuous part of the airsoft rifle/
pistol. Said barcode sticker shall remain valid for the lifetime of the gun. Those airsoft rifles/
pistols with existing serial numbers shall be registered using their individually affixed serial
numbers.

Duplication of serial numbers and/or falsification of barcode stickers shall be deemed
as a violation and shall result to the revocation of any airsoft license issued to the holder. In
cases where an airsoft part with the serial number should be repairedireplaced, information
of such action shalll be submitted to the PNP for proper notification.

Airsoft rifles/pistols must be painted with bright red or orange color on its tip.


Any person registering airsoft rifle /pistol must not be below 18 years of age and must
be a bonafide member of a duly accredited airsoft club.

In case of transfer of ownership to another individual, a copy of the transfer
document must be submitted to the PNP for proper recording.

SECTION 8. Transport of Airsoft Rifle/Pistol. - A Permit to Transport (PTT) airsoft rifle/
pistol shall be required for the transport of all airsoft rifles/ pistols from the place of residence
to any game or exhibition site. The application for a permit to transport airsoft rifle/ pistol
shall be filed with the PNP at their respective regional or provincial police offices

The permit to transport airsoft shall cover a maximum of five (5) airsoft units, whether
rifles, pistols or a combination of both. The permit shall be valid nationwide for a period of
one year except in areas where there is prevalence of crime and lawlessness

While in transit, all airsoft rifles/ pistols shall be placed in secured bags or cases and
must not be displayed in public.

SECTION 9. Airsoft Teams.- Airsoft teams/clubs shall seek accreditation with the PNP.
Each airsoft club shall have a minimum of ten (10) registered owners of airsoft rifle/ pistol,
who shall be local residents, and shall abide by the Code of Conduct, Safety, and Rules of
Engagement for Games which shall be formulated by a National Airsoft Association for
airsoft players and shall be applicable and binding upon all, during games.

SECTION 10. Airsoft Game Sites. - Prior to the use of a particular area as airsoft game
site, the operator or duly authorized person in charge of the proposed airsoft game site shall
inform in writing the Chief of Police who has jurisdiction over the said area for the conduct of
any war game, simulation, shooting competition or exhibition of airsoft rifles/ pistols.

When located in populated areas, the game site must be enclosed and secure from
public view. No person below 18 years of age shall be allowed inside the game sites.

All authorized dealers of airsoft rifle/ pistol shall secure the necessary permits prior
for the conduct of airsoft rifle/ pistol show or exhibition.

SECTION 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations, The Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI), in coordination with the Philippine National Police and other concerned
government agencies, shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations
within ninety sdays_-—=—Ssafter_ = the_~=— approval ~=sof,_—sthis’ = Act.

SECTION 12. Penal Provisions, Any person or entity found to have violated the provisions
of this Act shall be liable to a fine of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos
(P100,000.00) or an imprisonment of not less than six (6) months, or both at the discretion of
‘the court.

SECTION 13. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional
or invalid, the remainder thereof not affected thereby shall continue in full force and in effect.

SECTION 14. Repealing Clause. All laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, other
issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this law are hereby repealed,
amended or modified accordingly.

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

Approved,