Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no? 895

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

AN ACT PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP BY STREAMLINING AND
AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10591, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS
THE "COMPREHENSIVE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION REGULATION ACT"

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 curb :

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

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Republic of sr Whilippines
Honse of Representutines

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3895

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

AN ACT PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP BY STREAMLINING AND
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, subsections (b), (i), (m), (0), (p), (8), (dd) and
(ce) of Section 3 of Republic Act No. 10591, otherwise known as “Comprehensive Firearms and
Ammunition Regulation Act” are_—shereby amended —as.——follows:

“(b) Ammunition refers to a complete {unfixed] UNFIRED unit consisting of a
bullet, gunpowder, cartridge case and primer or loaded shell for use in any
firearm. .

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

2. 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.

3. GUNPOWDER REFERS TO ANY EXPLOSIVE POWDER
USED TO PROPEL PROJECTILES INTENDED FOR FIREARMS.

4. PRIMER, ALSO CALLED AN “IGNITER”, REFERS TO A
CARTRIDGE COMPONENT USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SETTING FIRE TO IGNITE THE GUNPOWDER.


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

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.

Gun Club refers to an organization WITH AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15)
LICENSED CITIZENS AS MEMBERS duly registered with and
[accredited in good standing] AUTHORIZED by the FEO [of the PNP]
which is established for the purpose of propagating GUNSAFETYAND
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.

(P) Gunsmith refers to any person, legal entity, corporation, partnership or business

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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.

Licensed Juridical Entity/LICENSEDJURIDICAL PERSON refers to
SECURITY AGENCIES, corporations MAINTAININGTHEIR OWN
COMPANY SECURITY UNITS, (organizations), [businesses including
security agencies] and Local Government Units (LGUs) MAINTAINING
GOVERNMENT GUARD UNITS which are licensed to own and possess
firearms in accordance with this Act.

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

(1) Handgun which is a firearm intended to be fired from the hand,
which includes:

(A)IA] pistol which is a hand-operated firearm having a
chamber integral with or permanently aligned with the bore
which may be self-loading; and

(B) Revolver which is a hand-operated firearm with a revolving
cylinder containing chambers for individual cartridges.


(2) Rifle which is a shoulder firearm or designed to be fired from the
shoulder that can discharge a bullet through a rifled barrel by
different actions of loading, which may be classified as lever, bolt,
or self-loading INTENDED FOR SPORT SHOOTING AND
HUNTING ONLY; and

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

(ee) Sports Shooting Competition refers to a defensive, precision or practical
firearm shooting [competition] TOURNAMENT duly authorized by the
FEO [of the PNP].

Moreover, the following terms should be added to Section 3 of the Comprehensive
Firearms and Ammunition Act:

(a) | ASSEMBLING OF FIREARMS REFERS TO THE FITTING
TOGETHER OF LEGALLY ACQUIRED PARTS OR SPARE
PARTS OF FIREARMS TO CREATE A COMPLETE FIREARM.

(b) | AUTHORIZED BONDED FIREARM CUSTODIAN REFERS TO THE
EMPLOYEE OF THE JURIDICAL ENTITY WHO IS COVERED BY
BOND TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE REGISTERED
FIREARMS UNDER THE NAME OF THE JURIDICAL ENTITY.

© BOLT ACTION REFERS TO A TYPE OF FIREARM ACTION IN
WHICH THE WEAPON'S BOLT IS OPERATED MANUALLY BY
THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE BREECH.

(d@) | 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.

(1) DEALER’S BOND REFERS TO THE BOND DULY ISSUED
BY AN INSURER OR INSURANCE COMPANY WITH A VALID
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FROM THE INSURANCE
COMMISSION TO A LICENSED DEALER IN SUCH AMOUNT AS
MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF OF PNP.

(2) FIREARM’S LICENSEE BOND REFERS TO THE BOND
DULY ISSUED BY AN INSURER OR INSURANCE COMPANY
WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FROM THE
INSURANCE COMMISSION TO A LICENSED CITIZEN FOR
TYPES 3 TO 5 LICENSES.


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(3) | MANUFACTURER’S BOND REFERS TO THE BOND DULY
ISSUED BY AN INSURER OR INSURANCE COMPANY WITH A
VALID CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FROM THE INSURANCE
COMMISSION TO A LICENSED MANUFACTURER IN SUCH
AMOUNT AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE SECRETARY OF
THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SILG).

CALIBER REFERS TO THE DIAMETER OF THE GUN’S BORE
AND IS EXPRESSED IN HUNDREDTHS OR THOUSANDTHS OF
AN INCH, AS IN .22 OR .357, OR IN MILLIMETRES, AS IN 9 MM,
SUCH THAT THE METRIC EQUIVALENT OF ‘.38’ CARTRIDGE
IS A ‘9 MM’ PROJECTILE.

CERTIFIED GUN COLLECTOR REFERS TO A LICENSED
CITIZEN WHO COLLECTS REGISTERED FIREARMS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 AND SECTION 10 OF THE LAW AND
THIS ACT.

COMPANY SECURITY FORCE REFERS TO A SECURITY UNIT
MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY ANY PRIVATE
COMPANY/CORPORATION UTILIZING ITS AUTHORIZED
EMPLOYEES TO WATCH, SECURE OR GUARD ITS BUSINESS
ESTABLISHMENT PREMISES, COMPOUND OR PROPERTIES.

CONCEALED CARRY REFERS TO THE PRACTICE OF
CARRYING FIREARMS IN PUBLIC IN A CONCEALED OR
HIDDEN MANNER SUCH THAT, FOR HANDGUNS, IT MUST BE
ENCASED IN A HAND LUGGAGE SUCH AS CLUTCH BAG, BELT
BAG, GUN CASE, HOLSTER, OR THE LIKE, AND FOR RIFLES
AND SHOTGUNS CATEGORIZED AS SMALL ARMS, IT MUST
BE CASED AND SECURED INSIDE A VEHICLE.

CSG REFERS TO THE CIVIL SECURITY GROUP OF THE
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE.

END-USER’S CERTIFICATE (EUC) REFERS TO A DOCUMENT
WHICH CONTAINS CONFIRMATION OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1) THAT THE END-USER HAS UNDERTAKEN TO IMPORT THE
GOODS WITH SPECIFIC VALUE AND AMOUNT;

(2) THE PURPOSE OF THE USE OF THE GOODS; AND

(3) THAT THE END-USER SHALL NOT RE-EXPORT OR
RE-ASSIGN THE GOODS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN
AUTHORIZATION. THE CERTIFICATE LIKEWISE REFERS TO
A DOCUMENT THAT VERIFIES THE END-USE AND END-USER
OF MILITARY AND DUAL-USE ITEMS AS DEFINED BY THIS
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EXPORT PERMIT REFERS TO A DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE
CHIEF OF PNP AUTHORIZING THE EXPORTATION OF
FIREARMS, OR THEIR PARTS, AMMUNITION, AND OTHER
COMPONENTS.

FEO REFERS TO THE FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES OFFICE
OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE.

FEO CLASSIFICATION BOARD (FCB) REFERS TO THE FEO
CLASSIFICATION BODY WITH A REGULATORY ROLE TO
CLASSIFY FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, . EXPLOSIVES,
EXPLOSIVES INGREDIENTS AND OTHER REGULATED ITEMS
PRIOR TO SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND/OR EXHIBITION TO
ENSURE THAT SUCH ITEMS CONFORM TO EXISTING LAWS
AND REGULATIONS.

FEO LICENSE REVOCATION AND RESTORATION BOARD
(FLRRB) REFERS TO THE FEO BOARD WITH A REGULATORY
FUNCTION TO STUDY, REVIEW, VALIDATE, AND
RECOMMEND, AFTER DUE PROCESS, THE CORRECTION,
DELETION, REVOCATION, CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION OR
RESTORATION OF ALL ISSUED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS,
AND PERMITS RELATIVE TO FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND
EXPLOSIVES THROUGH A RESOLUTION TO BE APPROVED BY
THE CHIEF OF PNP OR THE SILG, AS THE CASE MAY BE.

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.

FORGING OR CASTING REFERS TO THE SHAPING OF RAW
MATERIALS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FIREARM
PARTS OR AMMUNITION COMPONENTS USING LOCALIZED
COMPRESSIVE FORCES OR POURING MOLTEN METAL OR
OTHER MATERIAL INTO A MOLD.

FULL AUTOMATIC OR FULLY AUTOMATIC REFERS TO THE
FIRING MODE AND ACTION OF A FIREARM IN WHICH THE
DISCHARGE OF THE ENTIRE MAGAZINE LOAD WITH A
SINGLE PULL OF ITS TRIGGER IS CONTINUOUS 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


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OTHER THAN MILITARY OR POLICE, WHICH IS
TABLISHED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SECURING THE OFFICE OR COMPOUND AND/OR EXTENSION
OF SUCH GOVERNMENT ENTITY.

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
CHIEF OF PNP TO LICENSED MANUFACTURERS OR DEALERS
AUTHORIZING THE IMPORTATION OF FIREARMS, OR THEIR
PARTS, AMMUNITION, AND OTHER COMPONENTS.

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 REVISED
IRR.

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).

LICENSE TO DEAL (LTD) REFERS TO THE LICENSE GRANTED
BY THE CHIEF OF PNP TO A QUALIFIED DEALER TO ENGAGE
IN THE BUSINESS OF BUYING AND SELLING AMMUNITION,
FIREARMS OR PARTS THEREOF, AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL
BASIS.

LICENSE TO EXERCISE SECURITY PROFESSION | (LESP) REFERS
TO THE DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CHIEF OF PNP OR
HIS/HER DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
RECOGNIZING A PERSON TO BE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM
HIS DUTIES AS PRIVATE SECURITY OR TRAINING
PERSONNEL.


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LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE (LTM) REFERS TO THE LICENSE
GRANTED BY THE SILG TO A QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER
TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURING

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION, OR PARTS THEREOF, 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.

LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR REFERS TO ANY
INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY DULY LICENSED BY THE CHIEF OF
FEO ON BEHALF OF THE CHIEF OF PNP WHO LEGALLY
ACQUIRES, OWNS, POSSESSES, OR DISPOSES OF ANTIQUE
FIREARMS AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT;

LICENSED DEALER REFERS TO ANY PERSON, LEGAL ENTITY,
CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR BUSINESS ENTITY DULY
LICENSED BY THE FEO TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF
BUYING AND SELLING AMMUNITION, AMMUNITION
COMPONENTS, FIREARMS OR PARTS THEREOF, AT
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL BASIS.

LICENSED MANUFACTURER REFERS TO ANY PERSON, LEGAL
ENTITY, CORPORATION, OR PARTNERSHIP DULY LICENSED
BY THE FEO TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF
MANUFACTURING FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION, OR PARTS
THEREOF FOR PURPOSES OF SALE OR DISTRIBUTION.

LICENSED SPORTS SHOOTER REFERS TO A LICENSED
CITIZEN WHO HAS ACQUIRED SPORTS SHOOTERS LICENSE,
AND WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN SPORTS SHOOTING
COMPETITIONS.

MENTAL IMPAIRMENT REFERS TO A STATE OF ARRESTED OR
INCOMPLETE DEVELOPMENT OF MIND WHICH INCLUDES
SIGNIFICANT IMPAORMENT OF INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL
FUNCTIOND AND IS ASSOCIATED WIRH ABNORMALLY
AGGRESSIVE OR SERIOUSLY IRRESPONSIBLE CONDUCT ON
THE PART OF THE PERSON CONCERNED.

MILL-RUN PARTS REFERS TO MATERIALS, SUCH AS BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, STEEL AND ALUMINUM PARTS USED IN THE
MANUFACTURE OR ASSEMBLY OF FIREARMS WHICH HAS
UNDERGONE MACHINING PROCESS, WHETHER IN PART OR
IN ALMOST SEMI-FINISHED FORM.


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PERMIT TO REPLACE REFERS TO A WRITTEN AUTHORITY
ISSUED BY THE FEO TO A LICENSED CITIZEN OR LICENSED
JURIDICAL ENTITY ALLOWING THEM TO REPLACE SLIDE,
CYLINDER, BOLT ASSEMBLY OR OTHER MAJOR PARTS,

EXCEPT FOR THE BARREL, FRAME OR RECEIVER TO BE
PRESENTED TO A LICENSED GUNSMITH PRIOR TO THE
REPLACEMENT.

PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL REFERS TO LICENSED CITIZEN AND
LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY AS USED IN SECTION 10 OF
THIS REVISED IRR.

PRIVATE SECURITY PERSONNEL REFERS TO A PERSON
LICENSED TO RENDER AND/OR PERFORM SECURITY
SERVICES AND/OR DETECTIVE SERVICES AS EMPLOYED BY
LICENSED PRIVATE SECURITY/CANINE AGENCIES WHICH
INCLUDE SECURITY GUARDS, AVIATION GUARDS, BANK AND
ARMOR GUARDS, MALL AND COMMERCIAL GUARDS,
CANINE HANDLERS, PROTECTION AGENTS, PRIVATE
DETECTIVES, SECURITY OFFICERS, SECURITY
CONSULTANTS, AND OTHERS THAT MAY BE CLASSIFIED
LATER.

PROOF MARKS REFER TO STAMPS APPLIED BY THE FEO TO
MAJOR PARTS OF FIREARMS FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE TO
SHOW THAT THEY HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND
AUTHENTICATED. .

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

RANGE ATTENDANT REFERS TO ANY PERSON EMPLOYED BY
THE MANAGEMENT OF A SHOOTING RANGE UNDER THE
DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A RANGE SAFETY OFFICER WHO
ASSISTS COMMERCIAL SHOOTER.

RANGE OFFICER, MATCH OFFICER, SAFETY OFFICER
REFERS TO AN INDIVIDUAL OFFICIATING ON A MATCH
EVENT OR A SHOOTING COMPETITION ACTING AS SAFETY
REFEREE.

RANGE SAFETY OFFICER REFERS TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO
PASSED THE GUN SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GUN
OWNERSHIP OR RANGE SAFETY PROGRAM ADMINISTERED
OR ACCREDITED BY THE FEO.

RCSU REFERS TO THE REGIONAL CIVIL SECURITY UNIT OF
THE CSG.

RESIDENCE OF THE FIREARM REFERS TO THE LOCATION
WHERE THE FIREARM SHALL BE KEPT AS INDICATED IN

THE FIREARM REGISTRATION CARD/CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION.


(rr) RESIDENCE OF THE LICENSEE REFERS TO THE PLACE OR
PLACES OF ABODE OF LICENSED CITIZENS AS INDICATED IN
THEIR LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS.

(ss) 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 EXPANSIVEFORCE OF GASES
FROM BURNING GUNPOWDER OR OTHER FORM OF
COMBUSTION OR ANY SIMILAR INSTRUMENT OR
IMPLEMENT,

(tt) SOSIA REFERS TO THE SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR SECURITY
AND INVESTIGATION AGENCIES OF THE PHILIPPINE
NATIONAL POLICE. .

(uu) SPORTS SHOOTER REFERS TO ANY PERSON WHO COMPETES
IN A LOCAL OR INTERNATIONAL SPORTS SHOOTING
COMPETITION USING A FIREARM.

(vv) SPORTS SHOOTER’S LICENSE REFERS TO A LICENSE
GRANTED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP TO A QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUAL WHO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS
SHOOTING COMPETITIONS.

(ww) UNSERVICEABLE FIREARM REFERS TO A_ FIREARM
INCAPABLE 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.

SECTION 2. Section 4 of Comprehensive Firearms and Comprehensive Act is hereby
amended as follows: .

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

In addition, the applicant shall submit the following certification issued by
appropriate authorities attesting the following:

(a) The applicant has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude;

(6) The applicant has passed the psychiatric test administered by a PNP-accredited
psychologist or psychiatrist;

(©) The applicant has passed the drug test conducted by an accredited and
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The applicant has passed a gun safety ser
PNP or a registered and authorized gun club:

which is administered by the

‘The applicant has filed in writing the application to possess a registered firearm
which shall state the personal circumstances of the applicant;

The applicant must present a police clearance from the city or municipality
police office; and

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, WHO ARE REFERRED TO IN SECTION 1,
ARTICLE IV OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION MAY SUBMIT ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING PROOF OF FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP:

PHILIPPINE PASSPORT;

PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY
BIRTHCERTIFICATE;

BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM THE LOCAL
CIVILREGISTRY;

iv. CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION;

y. IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY
THEBUREAU OF IMMIGRATION; OR

vii 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:

CERTIFICATE OF RETENTION/REACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE
CITIZENSHIP OR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION; AND

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.

BE AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF
THE FILING OF WRITTEN APPLICATION;

SUBMIT NATIONAL POLICE CLEARANCE: PROVIDED, THAT
PENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND FULL IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE NATIONAL POLICE CLEARANCE SYSTEM, THE
NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (NBD CLEARANCE
MAY BE SUBMITTED. PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT THE
CLEARANCE SUBMITTED MUST CERTIFY THAT THE
APPLICANT DOES NOT HAVE ANY DEROGATORY RECORD;

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


(e&) 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;

cu) SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS PASSED A.
GUN SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP SEMINAR
(GSRGOS) WHICH WAS ADMINISTERED BY THE PNP OR A
REGISTERED AND AUTHORIZED GUN CLUB;

(3) SURMIT A VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID OR PROOF OF
LATEST BILLING OR PROOF OF MAIL SENT BY A GOVERNMENT
OR A _GOVERNMENT-OWNED-OR-CONTROLLED OFFICE OR
RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT/CONTRACT OR BARANGAY
(CERTIFICATE;

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

[For purposes of this Act, an] THE acquittal [or permanent dismissal of a
criminal case before the courts of law] OF AN APPLICANT WHOSE
APPLICATION WAS PREVIOUSLY DENIED OR WAS NOT GIVEN
DUE COURSE BY REASON OF A PENDING CRIMINAL CASE OR
THE PERMANENT DISMISSAL OF SAID CRIMINAL CASE shall
qualify [the accused thereof to] SUCH APPLICANT TO qualify and acquire
alicense.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD),
EXCEPT FOR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT, MUST DECLARE THEIR
DISABILITIES AND MUST SUBMIT A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
THAT EXPRESSLY CERTIFIES HIM/HER AS CAPABLE OF
EFFICIENTLY, EFFECTIVELY, AND SAFELY USE THE
PARTICULAR FIREARM.

An applicant who intends to possess a firearm owned by [a juridical entity]
SECURITY AGENCIES OR JURIDICAL ENTITIES MAINTAINING
THEIR OWN COMPANY SECURITY FORCES, MUST submit his/her
ORIGINAL OR AUTHENTICATED COPY OF VALID DUTY DETAIL
ORDER (DDO) AS SECURITY GUARD, PROTECTION AGENT OR
COMPANY GUARD, AS THE CASE MAY BE, to the FEO [of the PNP]
WHICH DDO SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS THE AUTHORITY TO
POSSESS SUBJECT FIREARM. THE DDO SHALL BE SUBMITTED
TO THE CSG-FEO TOGETHER WITH THE COPY OF HIS/HER LESP
AT LEAST ONE (1) DAY PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL POSTING OF
SECURITY GUARDS, PROTECTION AGENTS OR COMPANY
GUARDS.”

SECTION 3. Section 6 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
is hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 6. Ownership of Firearms by the National Government. - All firearms
owned by the National Government INCLUDING GOCCS, STATE
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES shall be registered with the FEO {of the PNP] in the name of the
GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE
Republic of the Philippines.


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Such registration shall be exempt from all duties and taxes that may otherwise
be levied on other authorized owners of firearms. For reason of national
security, firearms of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Coast Guard
and other law enforcement agencies shall only be reported to the FEO [of the
PNP]. ANY DISPOSITION OF FIREARM OWNED BY THE
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED UNLESS
APPROVED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP.”

SECTION 4. Section of 7 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation
Act is hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 7. Carrying of Firearms Outside of Residence or Place of Business. - A
permit to carry firearms outside of residence shall be issued by the Chief of the
PNP or his/her duly authorized representative to any qualified person whose
life is under actual threat or his/her life is in imminent danger due to the nature
of his/her profession, occupation or business.

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

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

(a) Members of the Philippine Bar;

(b) Certified Public Accountants;

(©) Accredited Media Practitioners;

(4) Cashiers, Bank Tellers;

(©) Priests, Ministers, Rabbi, Imams;

(f) Physicians and Nurses;

{(g) Engineers; and]
(g) Businessmen;
(h) ACTIVE AND RETIRED AFP, PNP AND OTHER LEAS; AND

() INCUMBENT AND FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM
MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND UP

PROVIDED THAT THE NATURE OF THE PROFESSION,
UNDERTAKING, OR BUSINESS OF THOSE ENUMERATED ABOVE,

ARE EXPOSED TO HIGH RISK OF BEING TARGETS OF CRIMINAL
ELEMENTS.

SECTION 5. Section 8 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
is hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 8. Authority to Issue License. - The Chief of the PNP, through the FEO
[of the PNP], AFTER THE PROCESSING OF THE APPLICATION,
shall [issue] APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF licenses to qualified
individuals and to cause the registration of firearms.”

SECTION 6. Section 9 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:


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

Type 1 license ~ allows a QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL to own and possess
a maximum of two (2) registered firearms;

‘Type 2 license — allows a QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL to own and possess
a maximum of five (5) registered firearms;

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

Type 4 license ~ allows a QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL to own and possess
a maximum of fifteen (15) registered firearms; and

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

For Types 1 to 5 licenses AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
LICENSED HOLDERS OF CLASS-A LIGHT WEAPON, a vault or
container, secured by lock and key or other security measures [for
safekeeping of firearms] APPROPRIATE UNDER THE PREMISES
IMPOSED BY THE FEO, shall be required.

For Types 3 to 5 licenses and PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE
LICENSED HOLDERS OF CLASS-A LIGHT WEAPON, the citizen
must comply with the inspection and bond requirements.

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.

IN CASE OF TYPE 5 CATEGORY, THE FEO IS MANDATED TO
ISSUE GUIDELINES ON THE ISSUANCE OF AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL FIREARMS BY A
CITIZEN.

FOR TYPES 3 TO 5 LICENSES, LICENSED CITIZENS MUST
COMPLY WITH THE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS OF THE PNP
BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE. FAILURE ON THEIR
PART TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS
HEREIN MENTIONED IS A GROUND FOR THE DENIAL OF
LICENSE. THE INSPECTION SHALL BE LIMITED TO VISUAL IN
THE PRESENCE OF THE LICENSED CITIZEN OR HIS
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND MUST BE LIMITED TO
THE COMPLIANCE ON VAULT REQUIREMENT. THE
INSPECTION TEAM SHALL BE COVERED WITH A LETTER
ORDER ISSUED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP.


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) CERTIFICATION FROM THE FEO THAT THE LICENSEE IS
CLEAR OF ANY DEROGATORY RECORDS;

©) PREVIOUS LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS

4) UPDATED REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS; AND

¢) INSPECTION REPORT (FOR UPGRADING TYPE 3 TO TYPE 5
LICENSE).

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

SECTION 7. Section 10 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 10. Firearms That May Be Registered. - Only small arms may be
registered by licensed citizens ot licensed juridical entities for ownership,
possession and concealed carry. A light weapon shall be lawfully acquired or
Possessed exclusively by the AFP, the PNP and other law enforcement
agencies authorized by the President in the performance of their
duties: Provided, that private individuals who already have licenses to

possess Class-A light weapons upon the effectivity of this Act shall not be
deprived of the privilege to continue possessing the same and renewing the
licenses therefor, for the sole reason that these firearms are Class "A" light

weapons, and shall be required to comply with other applicable provisions of
this Act.

FAILURE TO RENEW THE REGISTRATION OF A CLASS-A
LIGHT WEAPON OR COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL PURPOSES SHALL BE A
GROUND SUSPENSION OF THE LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS
FIREARMS. IN CASE OF REVOCATION OF LICENSE AND
CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION, THE INDIVIDUAL
CONCERNED SHALL SURRENDER THE WEAPON HEREIN
MENTIONED TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION WITHIN
THIRTY (30) DAYS. OTHERWISE, THE CONCERNED

INDIVIDUAL COULD BE CHARGED FOR VIOLATION OF THE
LAW.”

SECTION 8. Section 11 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:


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

ACQUISITION OF EXTRA MAJOR PARTS AND REPLACEMENT
OF MAJOR PARTS SHALL ONLY BE DONE WITH THE
APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF OF THE PNP.

A LICENSED CITIZEN MAY APPLY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
AN EXTRA BARREL, FRAME OR RECEIVER PROVIDED THAT
HE/SHE WILL REGISTER IT AS A FIREARM WHICH IS VALID
FOR FOUR (4) YEARS. THE EXTRA BARREL, FRAME OR
RECEIVER SHALL, TOGETHER WITH THE LICENSED
CITIZEN’S FIREARM, UNDERGO STENCIL "AND TEST
PROCEDURES.

A FIREARM WITH A NEW MAJOR PART SHALL UNDERGO
STENCIL AND TEST PROCEDURES. THE REPLACED MAJOR
PART SHALL BE TURNED-OVER TO THE FEO FOR PROPER
DISPOSITION,

FOR PURPOSES OF REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS OWNED BY
THE JURIDICAL ENTITIES, THE CATEGORIES FOR FIREARM
LICENSES UNDER SECTION 9 OF THE LAW AND THE REVISED
IRR SHALL BE ADOPTED AS FOLLOWS:

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

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

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

TYPE 4 LICENSE - ALLOWS JURIDICAL ENTITY TO OWN
AND POSSESS A MAXIMUM OF FIFTEEN (15) REGISTERED
FIREARMS; AND

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

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


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

SECTION 9. Section 12 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows: -

“SEC. 12. License to Possess Ammunition Necessarily Included. - ‘The
licenses} LICENSE granted to a qualified citizen[s] or juridical [entities as
provided in Section 9 of this Act shall include the license to possess
ammunition with a maximum of fifty (50) rounds for each registered firearm.
Provided, that the FEO of the PNP may allow more ammunition to be
possessed by licensed sports shooters] ENTITY FOR THE OWNERSHIP
AND POSSESSION OF REGISTERED FIREARMS NECESSARILY
INCLUDES THE LICENSE TO POSSESS AMMUNITION
APPROPRIATE TO THE REGISTERED FIREARM WHICH SHALL
NOT EXCEED FIFTY (50) ROUNDS PER FIREARM AT ANY GIVEN
TIME.

LICENSES GRANTED TO ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTORS
UNDER SECTION 27 OF THE LAW ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS
PROVISION.

ONLY A LICENSED SPORTS SHOOTER SHALL BE ALLOWED TO
POSSESS AMMUNITION OF MORE THAN FIFTY (50) ROUNDS:
BUT NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND (1000) ROUNDS FOR
EACH OF THE REGISTERED FIREARMS TO BE USED FOR
PRACTICE AND COMPETITION.

ACTIVE AND RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE PNP, AFP, COAST
GUARD, NBI AND PDEA SHALL BE ALLOWED TO POSSESS
AMMUNITION OF MORE THAN FIFTY (50) ROUNDS BUT NOT
MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED SIXTY (360) ROUNDS FOR EACH

OF THE REGISTERED PRIVATELY-OWNED FIREARM AND/OR
ISSUED FIREARM.”

SECTION 10. Section 13 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is
hereby amended as follows:

“SEC. 13. — Issuance of License to Manufacture or Deal In Firearms and
Ammunition. - Any person, NATURAL OR JURIDICAL, desiring to
[manufacture] ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURING
or [deal] DEALING in firearms, parts of firearms, or ammunition thereof, or
instruments and implements used or intended to be used [in the manufacture
of firearms or ammunition, shall make an application to:

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

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


‘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 firms, ammunition or 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 shalll 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] FOR PURPOSES OF SALE OR
DISTRIBUTION SHALL FIRST SECURE THE APPROPRIATE
LICENSE FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

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 SUBJECT.
TO REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENTS AS REQUIRED BY THE FEO
AND OTHER REPORTS THAT THE CHIEF OF THE PNP MAY
REQUIRE WHICH SHALL BE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY.

APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES SHALL BE IN THE NAME OF
AND SHALL BE REPRESENTED BY THE OWNER. IN CASE OF
SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS OR PARTNERSHIPS, OR, IN CASE OF
CORPORATIONS, BY THE PRESIDENT OR ANY CORPORATE
OFFICER OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD EMPOWERED
THROUGH A SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE. THE APPLICANT
MAY BE A DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO PROCESS
THE APPLICATION THROUGH A SPECIAL POWER OF
ATTORNEY (SPA).

ALL REQUIREMENTS ON CLEARANCES AND PERMITS
SHOULD BE VALID AT THE TIME OF FILING OF THE
APPLICATION.

THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR A_ LICENSE TO
MANUFACTURE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO INCLUDE
ITS AMENDMENT AND RENEWAL, SHALL BE THE SECRETARY
OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SILG).

THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR A LICENSE TO DEAL
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION TO INCLUDE ITS AMENDMENT
AND RENEWAL SHALL BE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP.


Upon approval of the license to manufacture or otherwise deal in firearms by
the SILG or the CHIEF OF PNP as the case may be, the same shall be
transmitted to the FEO fof 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 to the laws and regulations relative to
the business licensed.

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, THE SILG OR THE
CHIEF OF THE PNP_RESPECTIVELY, MAY GRANT A LICENSE
FOR A LONGER PERIOD IN THE FOLLOWING INSTANCES,
WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
UNDER SECTION 20 AND REVOCATION AUTHORITY UNDER
SECTION 39:

a) IN 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, NUMBER OF DEALERSHIP
LOCATIONS AND FACILITIES, NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES,
AND YEARS IN OPERATION.

THE APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE
SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FEO BEFORE THE DATE OF
‘THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH LICENSE.

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 THE LICENSE, A
CEASE TO OPERATE (CTO) ORDER WITH NOTICE OF
CONFISCATION 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 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD TO RE-APPLY FOR
A NEW LICENSE SUBJECT TO THE IMPOSITION OF
PENALTIES TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PNP; AND


©) THAT, ITS FAILURE TO APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE
WITHIN THE GRACE PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE
CONFISCATION OF THE FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION, OR
MAJOR PARTS OF THE FIREARMS, OR MACHINERY, TOOL
OR INSTRUMENT USED OR INTENDED TO BE USED IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION OR MAJOR
PARTS THEREOF. -

IF AFTER THE LAPSE OF 60-DAY GRACE PERIOD, THE
MANUFACTURER OR DEALER STILL FAILS TO SECURE A NEW,
LICENSE, THE LATTER SHALL BE PROHIBITED TO EXERCISE
THE AUTHORITIES AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER SECTIONS 14
AND 15 OF THE LAW.”

SECTION 11. Section 14 of the Comprehensive Firearm and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 14. Scope of License to Manufacture. — The [scope of the] License to
Manufacture firearms, PARTS OF FIREARMS and ammunition shall [also)
include [the following:

a) The authority to manufacture and assemble firearms, ammunition,
spare parts and accessories, ammunition components, and
reloading of ammunitions, within sites, areas, and factories stated
therein. The Secretary of the DILG shall approve such license;

The license to deal in or sell all the items covered by the License
to Manufacture, such as parts, firearms or ammunition and
components;
©) The authority to subcontract the manufacturing of parts and
accessories necessary for the firearms which the manufacturer is
licensed to manufacture: Provided, That the subcontractor of
major parts or major components is also licensed to manufacture
firearms and ammunition; and

b)

4) The authority to import machinery, equipment, and firearm parts
and ammunition components for the manufacture thereof. Firearm
parts and ammunition components to be imported shall, however,
be limited to those authorized to be manufactured as reflected in
the approved License to Manufacture. The Import Permit shall be
under the administration of the PNP.]

ASSEMBLY OF FIREARMS FROM PARTS THAT THE
MANUFACTURER OR SUB-CONTRACTOR MANUFACTURED,
REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE FIREARMS PURSUANT TO THE
WARRANTY PROVISION IN THE CONTRACT OF SALE OR AS A
RESULT OF WEAR AND TEAR; PROCESSING OF AMMUNITION
COMPONENTS, LOADING, RELOADING AND DISASSEMBLY OF
AMMUNITION, ENHANCEMENT AND REFURBISHING OF
FIREARMS AND SUCH OTHER ACTS NECESSARY AND
INDISPENSABLE FOR . THE FULL
UTILIZATION/IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LICENSE.PROVIDED
THAT SUCH AUTHORITY TO ASSEMBLE FIREARMS MUST BE
SUPPORTED BY A LICENSING AGREEMENT OR OTHER LEGAL
INSTRUMENT BETWEEN THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER
AND THE ASSEMBLER. ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER SHALL
MEAN THE OWNER OF THE REGISTERED PATENT, UTILITY
DESIGN OR TRADEMARK.


THE LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE INCLUDES THE AUTHORITY
GRANTED TO THE AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURER TO DEAL IN
OR SELL ALL THE MANUFACTURED ITEMS COVERED BY THE
SAID LICENSE. THE QUANTITY ALLOWED UNDER THE
LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE SHALL BE BASED ON THE
CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER AT A
GIVEN PERIOD TO BE DETERMINED BY THE FEO. IT SHALL
FURTHER INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO SUBCONTRACT THE
MANUFACTURING OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NECESSARY
FOR THE FIREARMS PROVIDED THAT THE FINISHED
PRODUCT WILL CARRY THE TRADEMARK OR BRAND NAME
OF THE LICENSED MANUFACTURER. IN CASE THE
MANUFACTURER SUBCONTRACTS THE MANUFACTURING OF
A FINISHED USABLE MAJOR PART, THE SUBCONTRACTOR
SHALL SECURE FIRST A LICENSE TO MANUFACTURE SUCH
PART.

AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURER SHALL SECURE AUTHORITY
TO IMPORT MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, AND FIREARMS PARTS
AND AMMUNITION COMPONENTS FOR THE MANUFACTURE
OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. FIREARMS PARTS AND
AMMUNITION COMPONENTS TO BE IMPORTED SHALL,
HOWEVER, BE LIMITED TO THOSE AUTHORIZED TO BE
MANUFACTURED AS REFLECTED IN THE APPROVED LICENSE
TO MANUFACTURE. IMPORTATION OF FORGING OR CASTING
USED OR INTENDED TO BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
FIREARMS SHALL REQUIRE AN IMPORT PERMIT, INCLUDING
IMPORTATION OF MILL-RUN PARTS. THE IMPORT PERMIT
SHALL BE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF OF P!

A licensed manufacturer of ammunition is also entitled to import various
reference firearms needed to test the ammunition manufactured under 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, 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 ITS EQUIVALENT
DOCUMENTS ISSUED BY THE CONCERNED FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT. AFTER THE INTENDED TEST, DISPOSITION OF
THE FIREARMS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

(a) FOR LIGHT WEAPONS, THE MANUFACTURER IS ONLY

AUTHORIZED TO RETURN THE ITEMS TO ITS COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN, OR DONATE THE SAME TO THE PNP; AND


(b) FOR SMALL ARMS, THE MANUFACTURER MAY OPT TO
RETAIN ITS POSSESSION, ON THE CONDITION THAT IT SHALL
BE REGISTERED UNDER ITS COMPANY NAME, PROVIDED IT
HAS A COMPANY GUARD UNIT. THE REGISTRATION SHALL BE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS STATED UNDER
SECTION 5 OF THIS REVISED IRR. IT MAY ALSO DONATE THE
FIREARMS TO THE PNP, OR RETURN THE SAME TO ITS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.

(©) 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.

A licensed manufacturer of firearms, on the other hand, is entitled to import
various firearms for reference, test and evaluation for the manufacture of
similar types of [firearms covered by the License to Manufacture] SMALL
ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS. MANUFACTURED LIGHT
WEAPONS SHALL BE FOR EXPORT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT
FOR SALE AND DISTRIBUTION LOCALLY UNLESS THE
LICENSED MANUFACTURER HAS CONTRACT OF SALE WITH
THE GOVERNMENT TO THE AFP, PNP, AND OTHER LEAS
AUTHORIZED BY THE PRESIDENT TO OWN AND POSSESS
LIGHT WEAPONS.

AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURER SHALL SECURE AUTHORITY
TO EXPORT MANUFACTURED PARTS OR FINISHED PRODUCTS
OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. THE EXPORT PERMIT OF
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SHALL BE FOR THE APPROVAL
OF THE CHIEF OF THE PNP. «

SECTION 12. Section 14-A is hereby added to the Comprehensive Firearms and
Ammunition Regulation Act:

“SEC. 14-A. — SPORT SHOOTER. - A LICENSED CITIZEN
SHALL SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL OR AUTHENTICATED COPIES
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO SECURE A SPORTS
SHOOTER’S LICENSE:

a) DULY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM;

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

CERTIFICATION FROM THE PRESIDENT OF AN
ACCREDITED GUN CLUB OR SPORTS SHOOTING
ASSOCIATION THAT HE HAS COMPETED AT LEAST ONCE
EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.

APPLICATION FOR SPORTS SHOOTER’S LICENSE MAY BE
DONE SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE APPLICATION FOR
LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS.

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SECTION 13.Section 14-B is hereby added to the Comprehensive Firearms and
Ammunition Regulation Act:


“SEC. 14-B. SHOOTING COMPETITIONS. - A RANGE OFFICER OR
MATCH OFFICER OR SAFETY OFFICER MUST AT ALL TIMES
BE PRESENT IN ALL SHOOTING COMPETITIONS.”

SECTION 14. Section 14-C is hereby added to the Comprehensive Firearms and
Ammunition Regulation Act:

“SEC, 14-C. SHOOTING RANGE. - 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.

A SHOOTING RANGE MUST BE DULY REGISTERED WITH AND
ACCREDITED IN GOOD STANDING BY THE FEO.

IT MUST COMPLY WITH ALL THE NECESSARY SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE FEO.

NO SHOOTING RANGE MAY OPERATE UNLESS THERE IS A
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER ACCREDITED BY THE FEO WHO
SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE PRESENT IN THE SHOOTING RANGE.
A SHOOTING RANGE MAY LIKEWISE EMPLOY A RANGE
ATTENDANCE TO ASSIST, GUIDE AND ENSURE SAFETY OF
THOSE WHO ARE IN THE RANGE. THE RANGE ATTENDANT
SHALL BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE RANGE SAFETY
OFFICER.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS IN THE
PRECEDING PARAGRAPH SHALL RENDER ITS LICENSE TO
OPERATE SUSPENDED UNTIL ITS COMPLIANCE.

SECTION 15. Section 14-D is hereby added to the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition
Regulation Act:

“SEC. 14-D. RANGE SAFETY OFFICER. IN ORDER TO BE A
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER, THE APPLICANT MUST:

1. POSSESS A VALID LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS
FIREARM;

2. SUBMIT NATIONAL POLICE CLEARANCE: PROVIDED, THAT
PENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND FULL
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL POLICE
CLEARANCE SYSTEM, THE NATIONAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION (NBI) CLEARANCE MAY BE SUBMITTED.
PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT THE CLEARANCE SUBMITTED
MUST CERTIFY THAT THE APPLICANT DOES NOT HAVE
ANY DEROGATORY RECORD;

3. 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;


4, SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS
PASSED A GUN SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GUN
OWNERSHIP SEMINAR = (GSRGOS) WHICH WAS
ADMINISTERED BY THE FEO.

THE FEO SHALL PROVIDE AND PUBLISH A LIST OF ALL
CERTIFIED RANGE SAFETY OFFICERS IN THE OFFICIAL PNP
FEO WEBSITE WHICH SHALL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY OR AS
OFTEN AS NECESSARY.

SECTION 16. Section 14-E is hereby added to the Comprehensive Firearms and
Ammunition Regulation Act:

“SEC. 14-E. POSSESSION OF RELOADING MACHINES. - THE
FOLLOWING ARE AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR LICENSE TO
POSSESS AMMUNITION RELOADING MACHINE:

a) LICENSED SPORTS SHOOTER;

b) LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITIES;

©) ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS WITH SHOOTING RANGES;

d) ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGES; AND

e) LEAS.

THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR THE NEW/RENEWAL
APPLICATION OF THE LICENSE TO POSSESS AMMUNITION
RELOADING MACHINES SHALL BE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP.

LICENSED SPORTS SHOOTERS, JURIDICAL ENTITIES,
ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS WITH SHOOTING RANGES,
ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGES AND LEAS ARE REQUIRED
TO SECURE A LICENSE/PERMIT TO ACQUIRE PRIMER AND
GUN POWDER AS A PRE-CONDITION TO THE APPLICATION

FOR LICENSE TO POSSESS AMMUNITION RELOADING
MACHINE.

LEAS ARE EXEMPTED FROM PAYMENT OF LICENSE FEES
PROVIDED THAT THE LICENSE IS UNDER THE NAME OF THE
GOVERNMENT OR AGENCY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES.

CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 32 OF THE LAW, LICENSED
SPORTS SHOOTER, LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY,
ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS WITH SHOOTING RANGES,
ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGES AND “LEAS ARE
PROHIBITED TO SELL RELOADED AMMUNITION.

RELOADING MACHINES SHALL BE SERIALIZED AND
REGISTERED WITH THE FEO. REGISTRATION OF SUCH Is
VALID FOR FOUR (4) YEARS AND ITS RENEWAL SHALL BE
DONE SIX (6) MONTHS BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION,

RELOADING MACHINES MAY ONLY BE TRANSFERRED TO
LICENSED SPORT’S SHOOTER, LICENSED JURIDICAL
ENTITIES, AND ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS WITH SHOOTING
RANGES, ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGES, LEAS, LICENSED
MANUFACTURER AND LICENSED DEALER WITH PERMIT TO
RELOAD AMMUNITION.


LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITIES, ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS
WITH SHOOTING RANGES, ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGES
AND LEAS WHICH ARE IN POSSESSION OF RELOADING
MACHINES BEFORE THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS REVISED IRR
SHALL SECURE A LICENSE TO POSSESS AMMUNITION
RELOADING MACHINES WITHIN THE PERIOD OF SIX (6)
MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT.

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

SECTION 17 Section 15 of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition 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:

(a) 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 AND MAJOR
PARTS THEREOF, THE REGISTRATION SHALL BE MADE AT
THE MANUFACTURING FACILITY OF THE AUTHORIZED
MANUFACTURER. TO FACILITATE THE REGISTRATION, THE
PNP THROUGH THE FEO SHALL CONDUCT THE INSPECTION
AND RECORDING OF THE MANUFACTURED FIREARMS AND
MAJOR PARTS THEREOF BASED ON THE RECORDS INITIALLY
PREPARED BY THE AUTHORIZED MANUFACTURER.

FIREARMS WHICH ARE INTENDED FOR LOCAL SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO STENCIL AND TEST
PROCEDURES. THE STENCIL AND TEST SHALL BE
CONDUCTED AT THE PNP CRIME LABORATORY. 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.

AFTER COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PRECEDING PARAGRAPHS, THE INSPECTED FIREARMS AND
MAJOR PARTS OF FIREARMS SHALL BE REGISTERED WITH
THE FIMS BEFORE THEY SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR
SALE OR DISTRIBUTION.


FIREARMS INTENDED FOR EXPORTS SHALL BE SUBJECTED
ONLY TO STENCIL REQUIREMENT AND SHALL NOT UNDERGO
THE BALLISTIC TESTING PROCEDURES, PROVIDED THAT
PROOF OF EXPORTATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FEO.

FOR IMPORTED FIREARMS AND MAJOR PARTS THEREOF,
INSPECTION AND INVENTORY SHALL BE DONE UPON
ARRIVAL AT THE FEO STORAGE FACILITY AND OTHER CSG-
FEO STORAGE FACILITIES.

MAJOR PARTS FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE IN THE PHILIPPINES
SHALL HAVE DISTINCT SERIAL NUMBERS AND PROOF
MARKS.

a) MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS WHO HAVE IN THEIR
POSSESSION LOCALLY MANUFACTURED AND IMPORTED
BARRELS, FRAMES AND RECEIVERS, FOR INDIVIDUAL
SALE IN THE PHILIPPINES SHALL SERIALIZE THE SAME
WITHIN A YEAR FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT.
THE FEO SHALL DETERMINE THE SERIAL NUMBERS,
WHICH SHALL BE ENGRAVED BY AUTHORIZED

MANUFACTURERS OR AUTHORIZED, LICENSED
GUNSMITHS,

b) UPON THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT, THE
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS SHALL ACQUIRE
LOCALLY MANUFACTURED AND IMPORTED BARRELS,
FRAMES, AND RECEIVERS WITH ENGRAVED SERIAL
NUMBERS.

ALL LOCALLY MANUFACTURED/ASSEMBLED FIREARMS
SHALL BEAR THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER, THE
COUNTRY WHERE THE FIREARMS ARE MANUFACTURED AND
THEIR SERIAL NUMBERS AND OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED
RELEVANT.

LOCALLY MANUFACTURED OR IMPORTED FIREARM OF NEW
MODEL OR PROTOTYPE SHALL BE SUBJECT FOR
CLASSIFICATION BY THE FCB BEFORE IT CAN BE ALLOWED
FOR LOCAL SALES OR DISTRIBUTION. FOR THIS PURPOSE,
THE FEO SHALL CREATE THE FCB WHICH SHALL STUDY,
REVIEW, VALIDATE AND CLASSIFY THE SAID FIREARM.”

SECTION 18. Section 16 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 16. - The License to Deal authorizes the purchase, sale and general
business in handling firearms and ammunition, major and minor parts of
firearms, accessories, spare parts, components, and reloading machines,
which shall be issued by the Chief of the PNP.


THE LICENSE TO DEAL SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
PURCHASE, SALE OR TRANSFER, DISTRIBUTION AND
GENERAL BUSINESS IN HANDLING FIREARMS, AMMUNITION,
MAJOR AND MINOR PARTS OF FIREARMS, SPARE PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES, RELOADING MACHINES AND AMMUNITION
COMPONENTS THAT INCLUDE BULLET AND CARTRIDGE
CASE. THE QUANTITY ALLOWED UNDER THE LICENSE TO
DEAL SHALL BE BASED ON THE CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY
OF THE DEALER AT A GIVEN PERIOD TO BE DETERMINED BY
THE FEO. LICENSED DEALER SHALL SECURE A PERMIT TO
LOAD/RELOAD AMMUNITION IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED TO.
LOAD/RELOAD AMMUNITION FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.

LICENSED DEALERS SHALL APPLY TO THE CHIEF OF PNP
THROUGH THE FEO FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT FIREARMS
AND AMMUNITION, MAJOR AND MINOR PARTS OF
FIREARMS, ACCESSORIES, SPARE PARTS, 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) SUMMARY OF TRANSACTIONS.

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 REQUIREMENTS:

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 PNP
THRU 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.

A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT SHALL BE APPLIED FOR BY AN
AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

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

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

¢) TRANSPORT FROM DEALER TO RESIDENCE OF FIREARM
AND VICE VERSA; AND

d) TRANSPORT FROM CSG- FEO STORAGE FACILITY OR

AUTHORIZED DEALER TO
EXHIBIT/DISPLAY/DEMONSTRATION SITE AND VICE
VERSA.

THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
TO TRANSPORT IS THE CHIEF OF THE PNP OR THE REGIONAL
DIRECTOR (RD).

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

SECTION 19. Section 17 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 17. License and Scope of License for Gunsmiths. ~"[The license for
gunsmiths allow the grantee to repair registered firearms.] A GUNSMITH
IS A PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES FOR A CONSIDERATION TO
REPAIR, MODIFIES, DESIGNS, BUILDS OR ENHANCE A
REGISTERED FIREARM. NO PERSON SHALL BE ENGAGED IN
THE BUSINESS OF GUNSMITHING UNLESS HE IS A LICENSED
GUNSMITH. The GUNSMITH license shall include customization of
firearms from finished or manufactured parts thereof, on per order basis and
not in commercial quantities and the making of minor parts thereof, [i.e. pins,
triggers, trigger bows, sights and the like only] for the purpose of repairing
the registered firearm. [The license for gunsmiths shall be issued by the Chief
of PNP]



IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AND ACQUIRE A LICENSE FOR
INDIVIDUAL GUNSMITH, THE APPLICANT MUST:

a) BE A FILIPINO CITIZE)

b) BE AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE (21) YEARS OLD AT THE TIME
OF THE FILING OF HIS/HER WRITTEN APPLICATION;

c) BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER;

d) HAVE A SAFE AND SECURE GUNSMITH FACILITY;

©) HAVE BURGLAR-PROOF FIREARMS VAULT ENOUGH TO
SAFELY ACCOMMODATE THE QUANTITY OF FIREARMS
REQUESTED FOR REPAIR;

f) HAVE UNDERGONE GUNSMITH TRAINING; AND

g) HAS PASSED THE EVALUATION BY THE PNP EVALUATION
BOARD OF THE FEO.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AND ACQUIRE A GUNSMITH LICENSE
FOR JURIDICAL ENTITY, THE APPLICANT MUST:

a) BE FILIPINO-OWNED, DULY REGISTERED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) OR
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTD;

b) BE CURRENT, OPERATIONAL AND A CONTINUING
CONCERN; .

©) HAVE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED” ALL ITS
REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENTS TO THE SEC;

HAVE PAID ALL ITS INCOME TAXES FOR THE PREVIOUS

YEAR, AS DULY CERTIFIED BY THE BIR;

e) HAVE A SAFE AND SECURE GUNSMITH FACILITY; AND

f) HAVE A BURGLAR-PROOF FIREARMS VAULT ENOUGH TO
SAFELY ACCOMMODATE THE QUANTITY OF FIREARMS
REQUESTED FOR REPAIR.

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APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES SHALL BE IN THE NAME OF
THE JURIDICAL ENTITY. PROVIDED, THAT THE LICENSEE
AND/OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE HAVE COMPLIED
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT.

IN CASE OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS OR PARTNERSHIPS, 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 A CORPORATION, IT MAY BE REPRESENTED BY
TIS PRESIDENT OR ANY CORPORATE OFFICER OR MEMBER
OF THE BOARD, EMPOWERED THROUGH A BOARD
RESOLUTION DULY CERTIFIED BY A SECRETARY’S
CERTIFICATE.

THE LICENSE ISSUED TO A GUNSMITH AS JURIDICAL ENTITY
SHALL INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES TO
REPAIR AND/OR CUSTOMIZE FIREARMS.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ON CLEARANCES AND PERMITS
SHOULD BE VALID AT THE TIME OF FILING OF THE
APPLICATION.


THE LICENSE FOR GUNSMITH SHALL SPECIFICALLY STATE
THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE THE LICENSEE SHALL
CONDUCT BUSINESS. EXCEPT FOR OFF-SITE CONTRACTED
ACTIVITIES, THE LICENSEE OR ITS EMPLOYEES, IF ANY,
SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REPAIR AND/OR CUSTOMIZE A
FIREARM IN ANY OTHER PLACE OTHER THAN THAT
SPECIFIED IN THE LICENSE.

LICENSED GUNSMITH SHALL REPLACE THE BARREL, FRAME,
OR RECEIVER OF A FIREARM UPON PRESENTATION OF VALID
LTOPF AND FIREARM PARTS REGISTRATION. LICENSED
GUNSMITH SHALL ONLY REPLACE SLIDE, CYLINDER OR
BOLT ASSEMBLY OF A FIREARM, UPON PRESENTATION OF A
PERMIT TO REPLACE SLIDE, CYLINDER OR BOLT ASSEMBLY
ISSUED BY THE FEO. LICENSED GUNSMITH SHALL TURN-
OVER THE REPLACED UNSERVICEABLE BARREL, SLIDE,
FRAME, RECEIVER, CYLINDER OR BOLT ASSEMBLY OF A
FIREARM TO THE FEO OR ITS COUNTERPART FOR FINAL
DISPOSITION.

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 MAJOR GUN
PARTS, INCLUDING ITS INDIVIDUAL OR PECULIAR
IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS ESSENTIAL IN FORENSIC
EXAMINATION, SHALL BRING THE REPAIRED FIREARM TO
THE PNP CRIME LABORATORY FOR RE-STENCIL AND RE-
TESTING PROCEDURES TO BE ABLE TO UPDATE
ACCORDINGLY THE BALLISTICS AND STENCIL RECORDS OF
THE SUBJECT FIREARM IN THE FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION
SYSTEM (FIS) OF THE PNP CRIME LABORATORY.

UNREGISTERED FIREARMS OR THOSE WITH EXPIRED
FIREARM REGISTRATION SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR
REPAIR AND/OR CUSTOMIZATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH THIS PROVISION SHALL BE A GROI 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.

LICENSED GUNSMITH SHALL MAINTAIN A PERMANENT
RECORD OF ALL TRANSACTIONS SUCH AS THE LIST OF THE
FIREARMS AND THE SCOPE OF THE RESPECTIVE REPAIR
AND/OR CUSTOMIZATION TO INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF THE
LICENSE TO OWN OR POSSESS FIREARMS AND THE FIREARM
REGISTRATION THE SUBJECT FIREARM. MONTHLY REPORT
SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE THE FIFTEENTH (ISTH)
DAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH TO THE FEO. REFUSAL ON
THE PART OF LICENSED GUNSMITH TO COMPLY WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL CAUSE THE
REVOCATION OF THE LICENSE.


THE APPROVING AUTHORITY ¥OR NEW APPLICATION,
RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT FOR GUNSMITH’S LICENSE
SHALL BE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP BUT MAY BE DELEGATED
TO THE HEAD OF THE FEO.

LICENSE FOR GUNSMITH SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF
THREE (3) 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.

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
THE FEO TO THE LICENSEE WITH EXPIRED LICENSE,
INFORMING THE LATTER OF THE FOLLOWING:

a) THAT, ITS LICENSE HAD ALREADY EXPIRED;

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

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

UNLESS THE GUNSMITH IS ISSUED A NEW LICENSE, THE
LATTER SHALL LIKEWISE BE PROHIBITED TO EXERCISE THE
AUTHORITIES AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS SECTION.”

SECTION 20. Section 18 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 18. Firearms for Use in Sports and Competitions. — A [qualified individual]
LICENSED SPORTS SHOOTER shall apply for a [p]Permit to [t]Transport
(PTT) for his/her registered [firearm/s] FIREARMS AND AMMUNITIONS
from his/her residence to the [firing] SHOOTING range and competition [sites
as may be warranted] SITE. PROVIDED, SUCH REQUIREMENT WILL NO
LONGER BE REQUIRED IF THE LICENSEE HAS A VALID PTCFOR.
PROVIDED FURTHER THAT IN CASE OF COMPETITION ABROAD,
PTT SHALL STILL BE REQUIRED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER HE
HAS AN EXISTING PTCFOR.


THE APPROVING AUTHORITY FOR APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO
TRANSPORT (PTT) FOR LOCAL SHOOTING RANGE AND
COMPETITION SITE SHALL BE THE CHIEF OF THE PNP OR THE
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE PNP. FOR PURPOSES OF
APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO
ACCOMPLISH PTT APPLICATION FORM ISSUED BY THE FEO.

IN CASE OF APPLICATION FOR PTT FOR USE OF COMPETITION
OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY, THE SAME SHALL BE ISSUED ONLY BY
THE CHIEF OF THE PNP. FOR PURPOSES OF APPLICATION, THE
APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

a) ACCOMPLISH PTT APPLICATION FORM ISSUED BY THE FEO;

b) APPLICATION OR INVITATION FROM THE ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE; AND

¢) ENDORSEMENT FROM RECOGNIZED GUN
ASSOCIATION/CLUB.

A MINOR MAY PARTICIPATE IN BOTH LOCAL OR
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION USING A FIREARM OWNED,
REGISTERED, AND POSSESSED BY AN AUTHORIZED GUN CLUB OR
BY HIS/HER PARENTS OR IN THEIR ABSENCE, BY HIS/HER LEGAL
GUARDIAN.

PROVIDED THAT THE LICENSED OWNER OF THE FIREARM
SHALL BE WITH THE MINOR DURING PRACTICE SESSIONS AND
COMPETITIONS. PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT THERE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE A RANGE SAFETY OFFICER PRESENT WHILE THE
MINOR IS HANDLING THE REGISTERED FIREARM. THE FEO
SHALL FORMULATE THE NECESSARY RULES FOR THIS
PURPOSE.”

SECTION 21. Section 19 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 19. Renewal of Licenses and Registration. - All types of licenses shall be
renewed every [two (2)] FOUR (4) years. Failure to renew the license on or
before the date of expiration shall cause [the] AUTOMATIC revocation of the
license and of the registration of the firearm under said licensee.

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

The application for the renewal of the license or FIREARM registration may be
submitted to the FEO [of the PNP] within six (6) months before the date of the
expiration of such license or registration.

Failure to renew a license or FIREARM registration WITHOUT
JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE within the period stated above on two (2) occasions

shall cause the holder of the firearm to be perpetually disqualified from applying
for [any] firearm license.


THE CHIEF OF THE PNP THROUGH FEO SHALL FORMULATE THE
NECESSARY POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE RENEWAL OF
LICENSES AND/OR REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS ON THE
FOLLOWING:

(a) LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS (CITIZEN);

(b) LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS (JURIDICAL);

(©) LONG CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION;

(a) SHORT CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION;

(e) REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS (CITIZEN);

(f) REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS (JURIDICAL); AND

(g) PERMIT TO CARRY FIREARM OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCE
(PTCFOR).”

SECTION 22. Section 20 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 20. Inspection and Inventory. - THE INSPECTION SHALL BE DONE
PERIODICALLY AS A REQUIREMENT FOR . LICENSING,
INVENTORY, MONITORING PURPOSES AND INVESTIGATION AS
THE CASE MAY BE.

The [Chief of PNP or his/her authorized representative shall require the
submission of reports,] PNP THROUGH THE CSG-FEO OR ANY OFFICE
AUTHORIZED BY THE CHIEF OF THE PNP SHALL inspect or examine
the inventory and records of a licensed manufacturer, LICENSED dealer, {or
importer of firearms and ammunition during reasonable hours] licensed gunsmith,
accredited gun club and accredited shooting range.

THE PNP THROUGH CSG-FEO OR ANY OFFICE AUTHORIZED BY
THE CHIEF OF PNP SHALL INSPECT OR EXAMINE THE
INVENTORY AND RECORDS OFALL EXPIRED LICENSE AND
ACCREDITATION WITH PROHIBITION ORDER.

THE INSPECTION TEAM SHALL BE COVERED WITH A LETTER
ORDER TO BE HEADED BY A POLICE COMMISSIONED OFFICER
(PCO). THE INSPECTION OR EXAMINATION OF RECORDS AND
INVENTORIES SHALL BE CONDUCTED DURING REASONABLE
HOURS.

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

IN CASE OF ADVERSE FINDINGS, LICENSED MANUFACTURER,
LICENSED DEALER, LICENSED GUNSMITH, ACCREDITED GUN
CLUB AND ACCREDITED SHOOTING RANGE SHALL BE GIVEN
FIFTEEN (15) WORKING DAYS, FROM RECEIPT OF THE SAID
REPORT, TO COMPLY WITH THE FINDINGS AND/OR
RECOMMENDATIONS.


NON-COMPLIANCE ON THE FINDINGS OR RECOMMENDATIONS
OR BOTH OF THE INSPECTION TEAM WITHIN THE GIVEN PERIOD
SHALL BE A GROUND FOR THE DENIAL OF APPLICATION OR
REVOCATION OR CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION OF THE LICENSE,
RECOGNITION OR ACCREDITATION.

THE CHIEF OF THE PNP OR HIS/HER AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF
MONTHLY, QUARTERLY OR ANNUAL REPORTS OR BOTH, AS THE
CASE MAY BE, FROM:

(a) LICENSED MANUFACTURER, LICENSED DEALER, AND
LICENSED GUNSMITH, SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:

1. PRODUCTION REPORTS;

2. INVENTORY OF RAW MATERIALS;

3. SALES REPORT;

4, INVENTORY REPORT OR ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT;

AND
5. OTHER REPORTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED;

(b) ACCREDITED GUN CLUBS AND SHOOTING RANGE SUCH AS
THE FOLLOWING:

1. FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION INVENTORY REPORT OR
ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT; AND

2. OTHER REPORTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED.”

SECTION 23. Section 21 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 21.Acquisition or Purchase and Sale of Firearms and Ammunition, -
Firearms and ammunition may only be acquired or purchased from authorized
dealers, importers or local manufacturers and may be transferred only from a
licensed citizen or juridical entity to another licensed citizen or licensed juridical
entity EXCEPT IN THE CASE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO POSSESS
PROVISIONAL LICENSE TO OWN AND POSSESS FIREARMS.

LICENSED FIREARM HOLDER PRIOR TO RA 10591, WHO ARE NO
LONGER INTERESTED TO CONTINUE POSSESSING HIS/HER
FIREARM MAY TRANSFER THE SAME TO A LICENSED CITIZEN OR
LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS UPON THE
EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT OR BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE
PROVISIONAL LTOPF IN CASE THE FIREARM HOLDER APPLIED
FOR SUCH.

THE IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE, DEAL-IN, ACQUISITION,
PURCHASE, SALE OR DISPOSAL OF OR POSSESSION OF ANY
FIREARM, DETACHED PARTS OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION
THEREFORE, OR ANY INSTRUMENT OF IMPLEMENT USED OR
INTENDED TO BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OR FIREARMS,
PARTS OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION ENTITIES NOT DULY
LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED FOR SUCH PURPOSE IS A VIOLATION
OF THESE RULES AND SHALL BE PENALIZED IN ACCORDANCE


WITH THIS ACT WITHOUT PREJUDI TO OTHER CRIMINAL,
CIVIL OR ADMINISTRATIVE LIABILITY THAT MAY ARISE.
AUTHORIZED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER SHALL ONLY SELL
REGISTERED FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OR MAJOR PARTS OF A

FIREARM TO A LICENSED CITIZEN OR A LICENSED JURIDICAL
ENTITY.

[Provided, that] During election period, the sale, transfer and registration of
firearms and ammunition AND MAJOR PARTS and the issuance of [the
corresponding licenses to citizens] LICENSE TO A QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUAL OR A QUALIFIED JURIDICAL ENTITY THEREOF shall
be allowed [on the condition that]. HOWEVER, the transport or delivery
[thereof] OF THE FIREARMS shall strictly comply with the issuances,
resolutions, rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission on Elections.”

SECTION 24. Section 22 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 22. Deposit of Firearms hy Persons Arriving From Abroad.- A person
arriving in the Philippines who is legally in possession of any firearm or
ammunition in his/her country of origin and who has declared the existence
of the firearm upon embarkation and disembarkation but whose firearm is not
registered in the Philippines in accordance with this Act shall deposit the same
upon written receipt with the Collector of Customs for delivery to the FEO
{of the PNP] for safekeeping [or for the issuance of a permit to transport if
the person is a competitor in a sports shooting competition. If the importation
of the same is allowed and the party in question desires to obtain a domestic
firearm license, the same should be undertaken in accordance with the
provisions of this Act. Ifno license is desired or leave to import is not granted,
the firearm or ammunition in question shall remain in the custody of the FEO
{fof the PNP] until otherwise disposed of in-accordance with law].

IF THE PERSON ARRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES IS A SPORTS
SHOOTER IN HIS/HER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, HIS/HER
LICENSED/REGISTERED FIREARM OR AMMUNITION OR BOTH
SHALL BE DEPOSITED UPON WRITTEN RECEIPT WITH THE
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS FOR DELIVERY TO THE FEO FOR
ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT WITH THE
FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

a) LETTER REQUEST ADDRESSED TO THE CHIEF OF THE PNP;

b) PHOTOCOPY OF THE PASSPORT;

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

4) INVITATION FROM THE HOST GUN CLUB/ASSOCIATION.

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;


©) FIREARM LICENSE/REGISTRATIGN OR PROOF OF LAWFUL
POSSESSION ISSUED BY THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DULY
AUTHENTICATED BY THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY.

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 UNLESS DONATED TO THE PNP.

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
REQUESTING FOR PERMIT TO HOLD SUCH ACTIVITY;

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; AND

AFFIDAVIT OF UNDERTAKING THAT FIREARM WILL NOT

BE SOLD/DONATED AND THAT RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR PROPER STORAGE SHALL BE OBSERVED.

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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 PERMIT TO TRANSPORT BASED ON THE
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES. THE DURATION OF THE VALIDITY,
THE PLACE OR PLACES WHERE THE FIREARM COULD BE
BROUGHT, AND THE PURPOSE THEREOF SHALL BE
INDICATED IN THE PERMIT TO TRANSPORT.

MEMBERS OF DIPLOMATIC CORPS SUCH AS
DIPLOMATS/FOREIGN DIGNITARIES, DIPLOMATIC
REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR ATTACHES WHO ARE ARRIVING IN
THE PHILIPPINES WITH AN OFFICIAL BUSINESS (OB) OF
HIS/HER GOVERNMENT ARE ALLOWED TO POSSESS AND
CARRY FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AS ACCORDED WITH
COURTESY AND SOME PRIVILEGE WHICH ARE NOT USUALLY
EXTENDED WITH AN ORDINARY FOREIGNER VIS-A-VIS WITH
THE SAME PRIVILEGE BEING ACCORDED TO PHILIPPINES
DIPLOMATS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES PURSUANT TO THE
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEGAL PRINCIPLE OF
RECIPROCITY.

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


SECTION 25. Section 23 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 23. Return of Firearms to Owner upon Departure from the Philippines.
- Upon the departure from the Philippines of any person whose firearm or
ammunition is in the custody of the FEO [of the PNP], the same, shall, upon
timely request, be delivered to the person through the Collector of Customs.

Firearms and ammunition deposited in the FEO for safekeeping, in relation
to Section 22, shall only be released by the FEO upon departure of the person
from the Philippines, through the Collector of Customs, provided that he/she
submits the following requirements:

a) Letter request addressed to the FEO;
b) Photocopy of the passport; and
¢) Proof of travel.

[In case of a participant in a local sports shooting competition] IN THE
CASE OF FIREARM USED IN LOCAL SHOOTING COMPETITION
OR EXHIBITS, THEATRICAL PURPOSES AND OTHER
RELEVANT PURPOSES, the firearm/s must be presented to the Collector
of Customs before the same is allowed to be loaded on board the carrier on
which the person is to board.

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

SECTION 26. Section 24 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

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

SECTION 27. Section 25 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 25, Abandoned Firearms and Ammunition. — [Any firearm or
ammunition deposited in the custody of the FEO [of the PNP] pursuant to the
provisions of this Act, shall be deemed to have been abandoned by the owner
or his/her authorized representative if he/she failed to reclaim the same within
five (5) years or failed to advise the FEO [of the PNP] of the disposition to be
made thereof.)FIREARMS, PARTS OR AMMUNITION OR BOTH,
DEPOSITED WITH THE FEO FOR SAFEKEEPING SHALL NOT
EXCEED FIVE (5) YEARS. FAILURE TO CLAIM THE DEPOSITED
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS OR
NON-PAYMENT OF STORAGE FEE FOR FIVE (5) CONSECUTIVE

YEARS OR BOTH, SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS ABANDONED
FIREARMS,


Firearms, parts or ammunition that have been found and deposited to the
CSG-FEO, Police Regional Office, Police Provincial Office, City or
Municipal Police Office and remained unciaimed for five (5) years shall be
considered as abandoned firearm.

(Thereafter, the FEO of the PNP] THE CSG-FEO, POLICE REGIONAL
OFFICE, POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE, CITY OR MUNICIPAL
POLICE OFFICE may dispose of the same after compliance with
established procedures.

SECTION 28. Section 26 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 26. Death or Disability of Licensee. - UPON THE DEATH OF A
LICENSED CITIZEN, THE PRIVILEGE OF HIS/HER LICENSE TO
OWN OR POSSESS FIREARMS AND THE REGISTRATION OF THE
FIREARM 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 ACTUAL POSSESSION
OF THE FIREARMS.

UPON PRESENTATION OF THE PROOF THAT THE INDIVIDUAL
IS THE LEGITIMATE HEIR PURSUANT TO THE LAW, HE/SHE
MAY REGISTER SMALL FIREARM PROVIDED HE/SHE MEETS
THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ACT, OR MAY TRANSFER TO
LICENSED CITIZEN 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) 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.

[The] failure to deliver the firearm or ammunition [within six 960 months
after the death or legal disability of the licensee] PURSUANT PRECEDING
PARAGRAPH, shall render the possessor liable for illegal possession of
firearm OR AMMUNITION OR BOTH.

FOR LICENSED CITIZENS, LEGAL DISABILITY SHALL

INCLUDE BUT SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

CIRCUMSTANCES:

a) MENTAL INCAPACITY;

b) CONVICTION FOR A CRIME PUNISHABLE WITH A PENALTY

OF MORE THAN 2 YEARS;

CONVICTION OF ANY CRIME INVOLVING MORAL

TURPITUDE;

d) PENDENCY OF A CRIMINAL CASE WITH IMPOSABLE
PENALTY OF MORE THAN 2 YEARS; OR

©) FAILURE TO PASS THE GUN SAFETY SEMINAR; OR

f) FAILURE TO PASS THE REQUIRED DRUG TEST.

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

THE FIREARMS, EXCEPT LIGHT WEAPONS MAY, HOWEVER,
BE TRANSFERRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING LAWS,
RULES, AND REGULATIONS TO LICENSED CITIZENS,
LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY, LICENSED MANUFACTURER,
LICENSED DEALER OR SURVIVING CORPORATIONS IN CASE
OF CORPORATE MERGERS OR CONSOLIDATED
CORPORATIONS IN CASE OF CORPORATE CONSOLIDATION
OR TO ANY SUBSIDIARIES/SISTER CORPORATIONS.

FAILURE TO DELIVER THE FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION OR
BOTH WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS AFTER THE LEGAL DISABILITY
OF THE LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITY SHALL RENDER THE
AUTHORIZED BONDED FIREARM CUSTODIANS AND OWNERS
OR ANY OF THE OFFICERS OF SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS,
PARTNERSHIPS OR PRESIDENTS, VICE PRESIDENTS,
TREASURERS, OR CORPORATE SECRETARIES OF
CORPORATIONS LIABLE FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF THE
FIREARMS.


FOR LICENSED JURIDICAL ENTITIES, LEGAL DISABILITY

SHALL SJNCLUDE BUY SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO THE

FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:

a) EXPIRED LICENSE TO OPERATE (LTO); OR

b) CEASE TO OPERATE (CTO) ORDER ISSUED BY THE CSG-
SOSIA.

THIS IS WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROVISIONS
PERTAINING TO PROVISIONAL LTOPF.”

SECTION 29. Section 27 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

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

A LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR SHALL
MAINTAIN PROPER STORAGE OF ANTIQUE FIREARMS WHICH
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PERIODIC INSPECTION AND
INVENTORY BY THE CHIEF, PNP OR HIS/HER AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE.

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

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

A LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR SHALL SUBMIT
A STATUS REPORT OF HIS/HER ANTIQUE FIREARMS ON A
YEARLY BASIS FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES. ANTIQUE
FIREARMS COULD ONLY BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER
LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR WHO SHALL
REGISTER THE SAME.

A LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARMS COLLECTOR MAY IMPORT
OR EXPORT HIS/HER ANTIQUE FIREARM PROVIDED THAT
THE LICENSEE HAS SECURED CLEARANCE FROM THE
NATIONAL MUSEUM AND APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY
THROUGH THE FEO.

FOR DISPLAY, EXHIBIT, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND
RESEARCH PURPOSES, ANTIQUE FIREARMS SHALL BE
ALLOWED TO BE TRANSPORTED FROM ONE PLACE TO
ANOTHER AS LONG AS A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT OR ANY
APPROPRIATE PERMIT WAS ISSUED BY THE FEO.


A LICENSED ANTIQUE FIREARM COLLECTOR SHALL BE
REQUIRED TO HAVF VAULTS TO STORE THE ANTIQUE
FIREARM OR SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY FRAMED FOR
DISPLAY PURPOSES.

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

SECTION 30. Section 37 of Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act is hereby
amended as follows:

“SEC. 37. Confiscation and Forfeiture. - The imposition of penalty for any
violation of the law shall carry with it the accessory penalty of confiscation
and forfeiture of the firearm, ammunition or parts thereof, machinery, tool or
instrument in favor of the government which shall be disposed of in
accordance with law.

ALL CONFISCATED FIREARMS OR PARTS THEREOF,
AMMUNITION, MACHINERY, TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS
WITHOUT ANY CASE FILED BEFORE THE COURT MUST BE
REPORTED AND TURNED OVER TO THE FEO.

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

AFTER THE PENDENCY OF THE CASE, ALL FORFEITED
FIREARMS OR PARTS THEREOF, AMMUNITION, MACHINERY,
TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS USED AS EVIDENCE IN COURT
SHALL BE TURNED OVER TO THE FEO FOR FINAL
DISPOSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

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

Approved,