Implementing Rules and Regulations of

Republic Act No. 10591

December 7, 2013

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF RA NO.10591, OTHERWISE

KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION REGULATION
ACT

WHEREAS, Republic Act No.10591, otherwise known as THE COMPREHENSIVE LAW ON

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF,
was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on May 29, 2013;

WHEREAS, the Chief of the Philippine National Police is mandated by law to formulate
the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the
comprehensive law regulating ownership, possession, carrying, manufacture, dealing in
and importation of firearms, ammunition or parts and providing stiffer penalties for
violations thereof;

WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 44 of Republic Act No. 10591 mandated that, after public
hearings and consultation with concerned sectors of the society, said Implementing
Rules and Regulations (IRR) shall be implemented; and

NOW THEN, the Chief of the Philippine National Police, pursuant to the said mandate of
the law, and after due public hearings and consultations, hereby promulgates the
following Implementing Rules and Regulations in order to carry out the provisions of the
said Act:

RULE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Short Title

These Rules shall be known and cited as the Implementing Rules and Regulations of
Republic Act No. 10591, otherwise known as Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition
Regulation Act.

Section 2. Declaration of State Policy

These rules shall be interpreted in the light of Article 1, Section 2 of Republic Act No.
10591, which stipulates that:

It is the policy of the State to maintain peace and order and protect the people from
violence. The State also recognizes the right of its qualified citizens to self-defense
through, when it is the reasonable means to repel unlawful aggression under the
circumstances, the use of firearms. Towards this end, the State shall provide for a
comprehensive law regulating ownership, possession, carrying, manufacture, dealing in
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and importation of firearms, ammunition or parts thereof, in order to provide legal
support to law enforcement agencies in their campaign against crime, stop the
proliferation of illegal firearms or weapons and the illegal manufacture of firearms or
weapons, ammunition and parts thereof.

Section 3. Definition of Terms

For purposes of this IRR, the following terms or words and phrases shall mean or be
understood as defined herein:

3.1 Accessories refer to parts of a firearm which may enhance or increase the
operational efficiency or accuracy of a firearm but will not constitute any of the major or
minor internal parts thereof such as, but not limited to, laser scope, telescopic sight and
sound suppressor or silencer;

3.2 Ammunition refers to a complete unfired unit consisting of a bullet, gunpowder,

cartridge case and primer or loaded shell for use in any firearm;

3.2.1 Bullet The projectile propelled through the barrel of a firearm by means of the
expansive force of gases coming from burning gunpowder;

3.2.2 Cartridge Case A 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;

3.2.3 Gun Powder refers to any explosive powder used to propel projectiles intended
for firearms; and

3.2.4 Primer also called an igniter, refers to a device used for the purpose of setting
fire to ignite the gun powder.

3.3 Antique Firearm refers to any: (1) firearm which was manufactured at least
seventy-five (75) years prior to the current date but not including replicas; (2) firearm
which is certified by the National Museum of the Philippines to be curio or relic of
museum interest; and (3) any other firearm which derives a substantial part of its
monetary value from the fact that it is novel, rare, bizarre or because of its association
with some historical figure, period or event;

3.4 Arms Smuggling refers to the import, export, acquisition, sale, delivery,
movement or transfer of firearms, their parts and components and ammunition, from or
across the territory of one country to that of another country which has not been
authorized in accordance with domestic law in either or both country/countries;

3.5 Assembling of Firearms refers to the fitting together of legally acquired parts or
spare parts of firearms to create a complete firearm;

3.6 Authority to Import refers to a document issued by the Chief of the Philippine
National Police (Chief, PNP) authorizing the importation of firearms, or their parts,
ammunition and other components;
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3.7 Authority to Export refers to a document issued by the Chief, PNP authorizing
the exportation of firearms, or their parts, ammunition and other components;

3.8 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;

3.9 Authorized Dealer refers to any person, legal entity, corporation, partnership or
business entity duly licensed by the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) to engage in
the business of buying and selling ammunition, firearms or parts thereof, at wholesale or
retail basis;

3.10 Authorized Importer refers to any person, legal entity, corporation, partnership
or business duly licensed by the FEO to engage in the business of importing ammunition
and firearms, or parts thereof into the territory of the Republic of the Philippines for
purposes of sale or distribution under the provisions of this IRR;

3.11 Authorized 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;

3.12 Bolt Action refers to a type of firearm action in which the weapons bolt is
operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech;

3.13 Bond refers to the cash or surety intended as a security and as a commitment to
comply with all the existing laws and regulations of this IRR as determined by the PNP
through the FEO, by a licensed citizen, a licensed juridical entity, licensed dealers,
manufacturers or gunsmiths;

3.13.1 Authorized Firearm Custodian Bond refers to the bond issued to an

authorized firearm custodian as a security and as a commitment to comply with all the
existing laws and regulations as defined in this IRR;

3.13.2 Firearm Bond refers to the bond duly issued by an authorized insurance
company as part of the registration of firearms to a licensed citizen or a licensed juridical
entity;

3.13.3 Surety Bond refers to the bond duly issued by an authorized Surety Company
to firearm dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith.

3.14 Company Guard Force refers to a security force maintained and operated by
any private company/corporation utilizing its authorized employees to watch, secure or
guard its business establishment premises, compound or properties;

3.15 Confiscated Firearm refers to a firearm that is taken into custody by the PNP,
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and
all other law enforcement agencies by reason of their mandate and must be necessarily
reported or turned over to the FEO;

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3.16 Conversion refers to an act of assembling and combining parts of firearms
designed and intended for use in converting a firearm action/mode and/or from one
caliber to another;

3.17 Conversion kit refers to firearm parts used to enhance the operational capability
of a firearm from semi-automatic burst to fully automatic mode and/or burst and vice
versa;

3.18 CSG refers to the Civil Security Group of the Philippine National Police.

3.19 Demilitarized firearm refers to a firearm deliberately made incapable of

performing its main purpose of firing a projectile;

3.20 Duty Detail Order refers to a document issued to a person by the juridical
entity or employer wherein the details of the disposition of firearm is spelled-out, thus
indicating the name of the employee, the firearm information, the specific duration and
location of posting or assignment and the authorized bonded firearm custodian for the
juridical entity to whom such firearm is turned over after the lapse of the order;

3.21 FEO refers to the Firearms and Explosives Office of the Philippine National Police;

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

3.23 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.

3.24 FEO License Revocation and Restoration Board (FLRRB) refers to the FEO
board with a regulatory function to study, review, validate and recommend the
correction, deletion, revocation, cancellation, suspension or restoration of all issued
licenses, registrations and permits relative to firearms and explosives through a
Resolution.

3.25 Firearms Information Management System (FIMS) refers to 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;

3.26 Firearm Registration Card refers to the card issued by the FEO as proof that
the firearm is duly registered and recorded at the FIMS of the FEO;

3.27 Forfeited Firearm refers to a firearm that was forfeited by reason of court order
as accessory penalty or for the disposition of firearms considered as abandoned,
surrendered, confiscated or revoked in compliance with existing rules and regulations by
the FEO;
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3.28 Full Automatic or Fully Automatic refers to the firing mode and action of a
firearm in which discharge of the entire magazine load with a single pull of its trigger is
continuous until the triggering device is disengaged;

3.29 Government Guard Unit a security unit whose members have permanent
plantilla positions in the government, maintained and operated by any government
entity other than military or police, which is established and maintained for the purpose
of securing the office or compound and/or extension of such government entity;

3.30 Gun Club refers to an organization with at least fifteen (15) licensed citizens as
members, duly registered with and authorized by the FEO which is established for the
purpose of propagating gun safety and responsible gun ownership, proper appreciation
and use of firearms by its members, for the purpose of sports and shooting competition,
self-defence and collection purposes;

3.31 Gun Collector refers to a licensed citizen who collects registered firearms;

3.32 Gunsmith refers to any person, legal entity, corporation, partnership or business
duly licensed by the FEO 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;

3.33 Imminent Threat refers to an indication of something impending and usually

undesirable or unpleasant which may inflict evil, injury or damage to another, usually as
retribution or punishment for something done or left undone. It is a manifestation of an
intention to inflict loss or harm upon another by illegal means and especially by involving
coercion, duress or use of force over a person or his/her welfare;

3.34 Imitation Firearm refers to a replica of a firearm, or other device that is so

substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to an existing firearm as to
lead a reasonable person to believe that such imitation firearm is a real firearm;

3.35 Indentor refers to an individual or entity with an exclusive contract to facilitate

the procurement of firearms, ammunition, spare parts and/or accessories in behalf of the
AFP/PNP, law enforcement agency and/or other government agencies;

3.36 Indent License to Deal or Indentors License refers to a written authority

granted by the Chief, PNP through the Chief, FEO to an indentor, indicating therein the
number, types of firearms, ammunition, spare parts and accessories to be purchased.

3.37 Integrated Firearms Identification System (IFIS) refers to a computerized

firearms identification system used to capture and store into the database unique
identifying characteristics of bullets and cartridge cases for forensic comparison and
identification of a particular firearm;

3.38 Legal Disability refers to a condition of a person who lacks the legal
qualification or capacity, such as that of a minor or a mentally impaired person;

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3.39 Letter Order (LO) or Mission Order (MO) refers to a written directive or order
issued by authorized Head of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to government
employee/s with regular plantilla position under his/her supervision and control. Such
order shall indicate the purpose of the mission, name of the employee, the firearm
information, the specific duration and the place or places within the jurisdiction of the
issuing authority allowing the bearer thereof to carry his/her government-issued firearm
within their jurisdiction and shall be strictly limited to the law enforcement mandate of
the agency concerned.

3.40 Licensed Antique Firearm Collector refers to any individual or entity duly
licensed by the Chief, FEO on behalf of the Chief, PNP who legally acquires, owns,
possesses, or disposes of antique firearms as defined in this IRR;

3.41 Licensed Citizen refers to any Filipino duly issued with a license to own and
possess or carry firearms outside of the residence in accordance with this IRR;

3.42 License to Deal (LTD) refers to the license granted by the Chief, PNP to a
qualified dealer to engage in the business of buying and selling ammunition, firearms or
parts thereof, at wholesale or retail basis;

3.43 Licensed Juridical Entity refers to corporations, organizations, businesses

including security agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs) which are licensed to
own and possess firearms in accordance with this IRR;

3.44 License to Manufacture (LTM) refers to the license granted by the Secretary of
the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to a qualified manufacturer to
engage in the business of manufacturing firearms, and ammunition or parts thereof for
purposes of sale or distribution;

3.45 License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) refers to a written authority
granted by the Chief, PNP through the Chief, FEO to a qualified individual for him/her to
own and possess a firearm in accordance with this IRR;

3.46 Licensed Sports Shooter refers to a licensed citizen who actively participates
in sports shooting competition;

3.47 Light Weapons are: Class-A Light weapons which refer to self-loading pistols,
rifles, carbines, submachine guns, assault rifles and light machine guns not exceeding
caliber 7.62MM which have fully automatic mode; and Class-B Light weapons which refer
to weapons designed for use by two (2) or more persons serving as a crew, or rifles and
machine guns exceeding caliber 7.62MM such as heavy machine guns, handheld under
barrel and mounted grenade launchers, portable anti-aircraft guns, portable anti-tank
missile and rocket systems, portable launchers of anti-aircraft missile systems, and
mortars of a caliber of less than 100MM;

3.48 Long Certificate of Registration (LCR) refers to a regular license to own and
possess firearms issued to government agencies or offices or Government-Owned or
Controlled Corporations;

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3.49 Long Regular Registration (LRR) refers to a regular license to own and
possess firearms issued to private firms, establishments, corporations or private security
agencies.

3.50 Loose Firearm refers to an unregistered firearm, an obliterated or altered

firearm, firearm which has been lost or stolen, illegally manufactured firearms, registered
firearms in the possession of an individual other than the licensee and those with
revoked licenses in accordance with the rules and regulations;

3.51 Major Parts or Components of a Firearm refer to the barrel, slide, frame,
receiver, cylinder or the bolt assembly. The term also includes any part or kit designed
and intended for use in converting a semi-automatic burst to a full automatic firearm;

3.52 Mill Run Parts refer to semi-finished materials oftentimes called castings or
forgings, or blank and cup with a partly rough shape and still needs machining work by
mills, lathes or press machines to refine and give the desired final product as firearm
parts or ammunition components;

3.53 Minor Parts of a Firearm refer to the parts of the firearm other than the major
parts which are necessary to effect and complete the action of expelling a projectile by
way of combustion, except those classified as accessories;

3.54 Permit to Carry Firearm Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) refers to a written

authority issued to a licensed citizen by the Chief, PNP which entitles such person to
carry his/her registered or lawfully issued firearm outside of the residence for the
duration and purpose specified in the authority;

3.55 Permit to Transport (PTT) Firearm refers to a written authority issued to a

licensed citizen or a licensed juridical entity by the Chief, PNP through the Chief, FEO or
by the PNP Regional Director (RD) which entitles such person or entity to transport
particular firearm/s from and to a specific location, within the duration and purpose in
the authority;

3.56 Private Individual refers to licensed citizen and licensed juridical entity as used
in Section 10 of this IRR.

3.57 Residence of the Licensee refers to the place or places of abode of the
licensed citizen as indicated in his/her license;

3.58 Residence of the Firearm/s refers to the location where the firearm/s shall be
kept and as indicated in the firearm registration card;

3.59 Serviceable Firearm refers to the condition in which a firearm can still be used
for its purpose;

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

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3.61 Short Certificate of Registration (SCR) refers to a certificate granted by the
FEO for a government official or employee with regular plantilla position who was issued
a government-owned firearm covered by the Long Certificate of Registration (LCR);

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

3.62.1 Handgun is a firearm intended to be fired from the hand, which includes:

a) Pistol is a hand-operated firearm having a chamber integral with or permanently

aligned with the bore which may be self-loading; and

b) Revolver is a hand-operated firearm with a revolving cylinder containing chambers

for individual cartridges.

3.62.2 Rifle 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; and

3.62.3 Shotgun is a firearm 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.

3.63 SOSIA refers to the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies of
the Philippine National Police;

3.64 Sports Shooting Competition refers to a defensive, precision or practical

firearm shooting tournament duly authorized by the FEO;

3.65 Tampered, Obliterated or Altered Firearm refers to any firearm whose serial
number or other identification or ballistic characteristics have been intentionally
tampered with, obliterated or altered without authority or in order to conceal its source,
identity or ownership;

3.66 Thermal Weapon Sight refers to a battery operated, uncooled thermal imaging
device which amplifies available thermal signatures so that the viewed scene becomes
clear to the operator which is used to locate and engage targets during daylight and
from low light to total darkness and operates in adverse conditions such as light rain,
light snow, and dry smoke or in conjunction with other optical and red dot sights; and

3.67 Unserviceable Firearm refers to a firearm which is beyond economic repair and
can no longer be used for its purpose;

RULE II

OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

Section 4. Standards and Requisites for Issuance of and Obtaining a License to

Own and Possess Firearms
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4.1 In order to qualify and acquire a license to own and possess a firearm or firearms and
ammunition, the applicant must be: a) a Filipino citizen; b) at least twenty-one (21) years
old at the time of the filing of his/her written application to own and possess a firearm or
firearms; (c) has gainful work, occupation, or business or has filed an Income Tax Return
(ITR) for the preceding year as proof of income, profession, business or occupation.

4.2 For purposes of this IRR, a Filipino citizen shall refer to those who are mentioned in
Section 1, Article IV of the 1987 Constitution. Those who are considered with dual
citizenship pursuant to RA No. 9225, otherwise known as Citizenship Retention and
Reacquisition Act of 2003, may also enjoy the privilege granted herein provided that
they comply with all the standards and requisites set forth therein.

4.3 An individual who is physically challenged may be allowed to own and possess
firearm/s provided that he/she can safely, efficiently and effectively operate and use said
firearm.

4.4 The written application to own and possess firearm/s shall be filed at the FEO, in
three (3) legible copies duly notarized, and must be accompanied by the original copy of
the following requirements:

a) Clearances issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Municipal/Metropolitan Trial
Court (MTC) that has jurisdiction over the place where the applicant resides and/or the
Sandiganbayan as the case may be, showing that he/she has not been convicted by final
judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude or that he/she has not been convicted or
is currently an accused in any pending criminal case before any court of law for a crime
that is punishable with a penalty of more than two (2) years;

b) Neuro-psychiatric clearance issued by the PNP Health Service and its accredited
psychologist or psychiatrist;

c) A certification that the applicant has passed the drug test conducted by PNP Crime
Laboratory or any accredited and authorized drug testing laboratory or clinic.

d) A certification that the applicant has passed a gun safety and responsible gun
ownership seminar which is administered by the PNP or a registered and authorized gun
club;

e) National Police Clearance;

f) NSO Birth Certificate;

g) Proof of Latest Billing;

h) At least two valid IDs (one Government issued ID);

i) Income Tax Return (ITR), Certificate of Employment, Business permit or any

appropriate document as proof of income; j) For Government Employee (Copy of
Appointment Order, Oath of Office);

k) For Military Reservists (J9 Clearance);

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l) For Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) (Certificate of Employment); and

m) Retired Government Employee (Retirement Order or appropriate document).

4.5 The payment for the License to Own and Possess Firearm shall be done after the
approval of the application. The Order of Payment (OP) shall be issued by the FEO and
the actual payment shall be made by the applicant to Land Bank of the Philippines or any
government bank.

4.6 The subsequent acquittal of the applicant whose application was previously denied or
was not given due course by reason of the pending criminal case or the permanent
dismissal thereof is a ground for the re-filing of the application.

4.7 A licensed citizen who has at least sixteen (16) firearms upon the effectivity of this
IRR shall be automatically certified as a gun collector and shall secure a Type 5 License
to Own and Possess Firearms.

4.8 A qualified applicant shall submit the following requirements to be a certified gun
collector to the FEO:

a) A copy of the License to Own and Possess Firearms (Type 3 and Type 4); and

b) Certification of updated Firearm Registration.

4.9 A qualified applicant citizen shall submit the following requirements to apply as
antique firearm collector:

a) A copy of the License to Own and Possess Firearms; and

b) Certification from the National Museum that the firearm is antique (as the case may
be).

4.10 A qualified applicant shall submit the following requirements to apply as a sports
shooter:

a) A copy of the License to Own and Possess Firearms;

b) Certification from the President of a recognized Gun Club or Sports Shooting

Association; and

c) Written Authority or Consent from Parents/Guardian (for minors).

4.11 The Duty Detail Order (DDO) shall be signed by the authorized firearm bonded
custodian and the operations officer that authorizes the company guard force and/or
security guard/s with License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP) issued by SOSIA to
possess and use a firearm registered to and owned by his/her employer in line with or in
the performance of his/her assigned task/duty.

4.12 The Duty Detail Order (DDO) of LGU shall be signed by the Local Chief Executive,
Chief of Police/Provincial Director and authorized bonded firearm custodians, that
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authorizes the following to possess and use firearm/s registered to and owned by LGU in
line with or in the performance of his/her assigned task/duty:

a) Security officer with Civil Service Commission (CSC)-approved plantilla position

assigned in the supervision of the security personnel of the LGU;

b) Security officer with CSC-approved plantilla position assigned in the supervision and
security of facilities owned by LGU;

c) Security officer with CSC-approved plantilla position in charge with the security of the
Local Chief Executive; and

d) Security officer with CSC-approved plantilla position assigned to secure the financial
resources of the LGU.

Section 5. Ownership of Firearms and Ammunition by a Juridical Entity

5.1 For purposes of this IRR, a juridical entity shall refer to the following: a) corporations,
organizations, businesses duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC); b) a single proprietorship and/or partnership duly registered with the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI); c) cooperatives duly registered with the Cooperative
Development Authority (CDA), and d) Local Government Units (LGUs).

5.2 A juridical entity such as private security agencies or corporations, organizations,

businesses operating and maintaining its own security force or company guard force,
respectively, whether as its main business or an adjunct thereof, may be issued a Long
Regular Registration (LRR) to own and possess firearm/s and ammunition upon showing
that it possesses the following qualifications:

a) It must be Filipino-owned,

b) It is current, operational and a continuing concern;

c) It has completed and submitted all its reportorial requirements to the SEC/DTI/CDA;

d) It has paid all its income taxes for the previous year, as duly certified/stamp received
by the BIR; and

e) It has a valid License to Operate (LTO) issued by Director, CSG through SOSIA.

5.3 The application shall be filed at the FEO in three (3) legible copies duly notarized and
must be accompanied with the following requirements:

5.3.1 Private Firm/Business/Corporation/ Sole Proprietorship/Partnership/Cooperative;

a) SEC/DTI/CDA Registration;

b) Income Tax Return (ITR);

c) Firearms Record Verification (FRV) issued by FEO;

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d) License to Operate issued by the Director, CSG through SOSIA;

e) Insurance/Surety Bond/Cash Bond; and

f) Company Profile.

5.3.2 Private Security Agency

a) SEC/DTI/CDA Registration;

b) Company Profile/Income Statement (Certified by a CPA);

c) License to Operate issued by the Director, CSG through SOSIA;

d) Firearms Record Verification (FRV) ; and

e) Insurance/Surety Bond/Cash Bond.

5.4 For the Long Regular Registration (LRR), forms shall be accomplished in the name of
the private firm, establishment or corporation, including Private Security Agencies
(PSAs), which shall be represented by its president or owner or, in case the latter is not
available, by any of the following: vice president, treasurer or corporate secretary.

The representative of the juridical entity shall submit a copy of the board resolution
stating that he/she has been authorized for such purpose and the adoption of which shall
be duly certified by the corporate secretary. The officer representing the juridical entity
must possess the standard requirements mentioned in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4 above.

5.5 In case of the Local Government Units (LGUs), the Local Chief Executive (Governor or
Mayor) and Head of Office of GOCCs, respectively, shall represent the office concerned in
the application of the Long Certificate of Registration (LCR).

5.5.1 Firearms of the LGUs and GOCCs shall be under the name of the concerned office
and/or its authorized bonded firearm custodian; and

5.5.2 Registered firearms of the LGUs and GOCCs covered by LCR shall only be issued to
a government official or employee with a permanent plantilla position through the Short
Certificate of Registration (SCR) issued by the FEO. The officer representing the LGU or
GOCC must possess the standard requirements mentioned in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4
above.

5.6 LGU or GOCC maintaining its own Government Guard Units (GGUs) shall submit the
following requirements to the FEO for the issuance of a Long Certificate of Registration
(LCR) to own and possess firearm/s and ammunition:

a) Application forms in three (3) legible and notarized copies;

b) Certification for the Availability of Funds from the respective Head of Accounting
Office;

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c) Recommendation from the Peace and Order Council for the Sanggunian to issue a
Resolution authorizing the LGU to procure firearms and ammunition and to allocate funds
in the annual budget, for the renewal of the corresponding license and registration
thereof;

d) Inventory of firearms certified by the authorized bonded firearms custodian;

e) Approved Purchase Order; and

f) Bond certificate of the authorized bonded firearms custodian.

Section 6. Ownership of Firearms by the National Government

6.1 Departments, bureaus, offices or agencies of the national government, including

state universities and colleges which possess and maintain firearms in their respective
inventories at the time of the effectivity of this IRR, shall register their respective
firearms with the FEO. The registration shall be made in the name of the government
agency or instrumentality of the Republic of the Philippines. Such registration shall be
exempted from all duties and taxes that may otherwise be levied on authorized owners
of firearms.

6.2 For reason of national security, firearms of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),
the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
shall be reported only to the FEO with the following data: a) make, type, caliber and
serial number of the firearms; b) date of acquisition; and (c) status of the firearm
whether serviceable or non-serviceable.

6.3 The head of the department, bureau, office or the property custodian shall submit a
report showing the following data: a) make, type, caliber and serial number of the
firearms; b) date of acquisition; (c) status of the firearm whether serviceable or non-
serviceable; and (d) the name of the property custodian.

6.4 Procurement of firearms by Law Enforcement Agencies shall undergo mandatory

ballistics testing and registration for record purposes.

6.5 Firearms in possession of the national government agencies including Law

Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) shall be reported to the FEO annually.

6.6 Firearms intended to be transferred through donation from local or foreign

government units and other entities must be registered at the FEO.

Section 7. Carrying of Firearms Outside of Residence or Place of Business

7.1 A permit to carry firearms outside of residence or place of business shall be issued by
the Chief, PNP or his/her duly authorized representative to the licensed citizen allowing
him/her to carry the firearm outside the residence or place of business.

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7.2 A licensed citizen whose life is under actual threat or imminent danger may apply for
the issuance of a PTCFOR. The written application made under oath and duly notarized
shall be filed together with the threat assessment certificate issued by the PNP.

7.3 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 hence are not
required to submit threat assessment certificates:

a) Members of the Philippine Bar;

b) Certified Public Accountants;

c) Accredited media practitioners from recognized media institutions; Cashiers and bank
tellers;

d) Priests, Ministers, Rabbi, Imams;

e) Physicians and nurses; and

f) Businessmen, who by the nature of their business or undertaking duly recognized or

regulated by law, are exposed to high risk of being targets of criminal elements.

7.4 Licensed sports shooter may apply for PTCFOR that will cover three (3) firearms at
one time inclusive of the allowed quantity of ammunition mentioned in Section 12.

7.5 The PTCFOR shall serve as a waiver on the part of the licensed citizen for concerned
law enforcement agents to inspect and verify the firearm/s covered by the said PTCFOR
when carried outside of residence.

7.6 Special Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence shall be granted by the Chief,
PNP through PTCFOR-Secretariat to government employees who will use their privately
owned and registered small arms for a specific law enforcement purpose.

7.7 Special Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence shall be granted by the Chief,
PNP through the Chief, FEO to individuals who are part of peace process negotiation
other than members of the government peace negotiating panel.

7.8 Members of the PNP, AFP and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) may carry
their licensed privately-owned firearms, in furtherance of their official duties and
functions, subject to the following conditions:

a) With License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) and Firearm Registration Card;

b) With valid PTCFOR; and

c) With valid LO/MO.

7.9 Members of the PNP, AFP and other Law Enforcement Agencies must apply for a
PTCFOR-LEA, in order to be authorized to carry the corresponding government-issued
firearm outside of residence:
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a) The Police Regional Director or his equivalent in the AFP and other law enforcement
agencies, shall endorse to the Chief, PNP all application for PTCFOR-LEA;

b) The application must be accompanied by the latest appointment order of the

personnel applying for PTCFOR-LEA and a certificate of non-pending case duly issued for
the purpose;

c) The PTCFOR-LEA shall be issued only by the Chief, PNP through PTCFOR-Secretariat
and shall be valid only for one (1) year;

d) The fees to be charged in the filling of application for PTCFOR-LEA shall only be in such
minimal amount corresponding to the actual administrative cost necessary for the
issuance of the permit, as may be determined by the PNP; and

e) The PTCFOR-LEA should always be accompanied by the corresponding Memorandum

Receipt/Acknowledgment Receipt of Equipment (MR/ARE);

7.10 Letter Order/Mission Order (LO/MO) shall be issued by the authorized Head of Office.
The scope of the LO/MO shall only be within the jurisdiction of the issuing Authority.

7.11 The following guidelines regarding the manner of carrying firearms shall be
observed:

7.11.1 For Members of the PNP, AFP and other LEAs;

a) When carried while in agency-prescribed uniform, firearms shall be placed in a holster

securely attached to the belt, except for military pilots in flying uniforms and crew of
armored vehicles who may carry their firearms in shoulder holster;

b) When the agency-prescribed uniform does not include holster, or for those authorized
to carry firearms outside of residence or of official station while in civilian attire, the
firearms shall be concealed unless actually used for legitimate purpose. Displaying a
firearm, when not used for a legitimate purpose, is prohibited; Violation of this provision
shall be subject for immediate revocation of the License to Own and Possess Firearms
and Firearm Registration.

c) The practice of flagrantly displaying a firearm while in uniform or in civilian attire is

prohibited; and

d) Only such firearms specially described in corresponding MR/ARE or LO/MO or PTCFOR

LEA shall be carried.

7.11.2 For All Other Persons: (including members of the PNP, AFP and other LEAs in
civilian attire)

a) Display of firearms is prohibited. The firearms must always be concealed; Violation of

this provision shall be subject for immediate revocation of the License to Own and
Possess Firearms and Firearm Registration.

b) The firearm must be secured inside a vehicle or a motor cycle compartment.

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7.12 The following other restriction shall likewise be observed:

a) PTCFOR-LEA is non-transferable;

b) The firearm shall not be brought inside places of worship, public drinking and
amusement places and all other commercial or public establishment.

c) The PTCFOR-LEA must be carried together with the valid MR/ARE, or MO/LO as the
case may be.

d) Expired, revoked, cancelled, or nullified License to Own and Possess Firearm and
firearm registration will automatically invalidate the corresponding PTCFOR-LEA.

7.13 Authority to Issue Mission Order Involving the Carrying of Firearm

The following are authorized to issue mission orders with provisions which may entitle
the bearer thereof to carry his issued/licensed firearm and ammunition for the duration
of such mission.

7.13.1 For officers, men and regular civilian agents of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP)

a) The Chief of Staff, AFP;

b) Chiefs of the General/Special/technical and Personal Staffs;

c) Commanders of the AFP Major Services including the Chiefs of their respective
General/special/Technical and Personal Staffs;

d) Commanders and Chiefs of Staffs of AFPWSSUs and major commands/units of the AFP
and the Major Services;

e) Commanders of the battalions and higher units and their equivalent in the Philippine
Air Force and Philippine Navy

f) Commanders of AFP intelligence units from GHQ AFP down to regional command levels

g) Detachment commanders in remote areas whose higher commanders are not easily
available to issue such orders.

7.13.2 For members of the Philippine National Police (PNP):

a) Police Director General

b) Deputy Director General for Admin and Operation ;

c) The Chief Directorial Staff;

d) Directors, The Directorate Office;

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e) Directors NSUs (NASU/NOSU);

f) Regional Directors;

g) District Directors of NCRPO; h) Inspector General of IAS; and i) Provincial Director/City

Director.

7.13.3 For members of the National Bureau of Investigation:

a) The Director;

b) The Deputy Director; and

c) Regional Directors.

7.13.4 For agents of the National Intelligence and Coordinating Authority (NICA):

a) The Director-General, NICA; and

b) The General Manager.

7.13.5 For members of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology:

a) The Director-General, BJMP; and

b) The Deputy Director; and

c) Regional Directors.

7.13.6 For Other Law Enforcement Agencies:

a) Department Head/Bureau Head; and

b) Head of Regional Offices.

7.14 In case of Permit to Transport (PTT), the magazine (loaded/unloaded) shall be

carried separately from the firearm except for law enforcement personnel with Letter
Order/Mission Order (LO/MO) or security personnel with Duty Detail Order (DDO).

RULE III

REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Section 8. Authority to Issue License

8.1 The Chief, PNP through the FEO, after the processing of the written application, shall
approve the issuance of License to Own and Possess Firearms to qualified individuals and
to cause the registration of firearms in accordance with this IRR.

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8.2 All government employees, retirees from the government service and military
reservists shall have 50% discount on fees for License to Own and Possess Firearms and
registration of firearms.

8.3 Senior Citizens, who are not active or retired government employees, shall have 20%
discount on fees for License to Own and Possess Firearms and registrations of firearms.

8.4 All government employees, retirees from the government service, military reservists
or senior citizens shall only pay the card fee for PTCFOR.

8.5 The seminar fee for Gun Safety and Responsible Gun Ownership shall be collected on
separate account by the PNP Finance Service and shall be made available for use of FEO
and other PNP units involved in Firearms Licensing Operations, subject to accounting and
auditing rules and regulations.

8.6 The FEO shall retain twenty percent (20%) of the total collections for firearms and
explosives fees and charges as FEO Regulatory Fund to fund the direct operating
expenses of the FEO and other regulatory activities. Other PNP offices/units involved in
the processing of firearms and explosives fees and charges shall submit the Estimates of
Income and Revenue (EIR) from operations, together with their Program of Expenditures
to the Chief, PNP (Attn: Director for Comptrollership), which shall be the basis for the
control and utilization of the Trust Receipt. It is understood, however, that the
disbursement of the above is subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

Section 9. Licenses Issued to Individuals

9.1 Subject to the requirements mentioned in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4 of this IRR, which
are inclusive unless subsequently amended or modified, a qualified individual based on
the findings and recommendations of the FEO may be issued any of the licenses
hereunder mentioned:

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

b) Type 2 license allows a citizen to own and possess a maximum of five (5) registered
firearms;

c) Type 3 license allows a citizen to own and possess a maximum ten (10) registered
firearms;

d) Type 4 license allows a citizen to own and possess a maximum of fifteen (15)
registered firearms; and

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

9.2 Application for sports shooters license or antique firearm collectors license may be
done simultaneously with the application for License to Own and Possess Firearms.

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9.3 Application for gun collectors license shall be done as pre-requisite for acquiring
Type 5 License to Own and Possess Firearms.

9.4 For Types 1 to 5 licenses, a vault or container secured by lock and key, or other
security measures appropriate under the premises imposed by the FEO, as a prerequisite
for the approval of the license or registration, shall be required.

9.5 For Type 5 license, the applicant must prove through appropriate documents or
records the fact of his/her being a certified gun collector.

9.6 For Types 3 to 5 licenses, the licensed citizen must comply with the inspection
requirements of the PNP. Failure on their part to comply with any of the requirements
herein mentioned is a ground for the cancellation of license and/or registration.

9.7 Private individuals who are licensed holders of Class-A light weapon must comply
with the provisions of paragraphs 9.4 and 9.6 of this section.

9.8 In case of upgrading the type of the License to Own and Possess Firearms, the
following requirements shall be complied and submitted to the FEO:

a) Certification from the FEO that the Licensee is clear of any Derogatory Records;

b) Previous License to Own and Possess Firearms;

c) Updated Registration of Firearms; and

d) Inspection Report (for upgrading Type 3 to Type 5 License).

Section 10. Firearms That May Be Registered

10.1 Only small arms as defined in this IRR may be registered by licensed citizens or
licensed juridical entities for ownership, possession and concealed carry.

10.2 A light weapon as defined in this IRR shall be lawfully acquired or possessed
exclusively by the AFP, the PNP and other law enforcement agencies authorized for such
purpose by the President or by law that Congress may pass after the effectivity of this
IRR.

10.3 Private individuals who are already licensed holders for Class-A light weapons as
herein defined upon the effectivity of this IRR shall not be deprived of the lawful
possession thereof, provided that they renew their licenses and firearm registration and
they continue to possess the standard requirements mentioned in paragraphs 4.1 and
4.4, in this IRR.

10.4 Conversion of a registered Class-A light weapon to small arm may be allowed upon
the approval of the Chief, PNP through the FEO. Conversion shall be done by the licensed
gunsmith or authorized manufacturer supervised by authorized representative of the
FEO. The firearm parts that were removed (which contribute to the full automatic
characteristic/mode of the firearm) shall be turned-over to the FEO for final disposition

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10.5 Registered firearms or ammunition or major parts acquired or purchased by licensed
citizen or licensed juridical entity in accordance with these rules may be transferred or
sold only to a licensed citizen or licensed juridical entity with appropriate type of license.
Provided, that private individuals with existing registered Class A Light Weapon may
transfer its registration to another private individual with at least Type 3 License and has
an existing registered Class A Light Weapon. Provided further, that upon effectivity of
this Implementing Rules and Regulations, no licensed individual may register more than
two (2) Class A Light Weapons except those licensed individuals referred to in
paragraph 10.3 of this IRR.

10.6 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 for the cancellation
of the registration. In case of revocation of license and cancellation of registration, the
individual concerned shall surrender the weapons herein mentioned to the nearest police
station within thirty (30) days, except when there are other justifying circumstances.
Otherwise, he/she could be charged for violation of the law.

Section 11. Registration of Firearms

11.1 A Licensed citizen or a licensed juridical entity shall register his/her or its lawfully
acquired firearm/s with the FEO in accordance with the provisions of this IRR. Only upon
compliance with all of the requirements for purposes of registration, including the
payment of the prescribed fees, shall a registration card be issued for each of the
firearms owned by the licensed citizen.

11.2 For registration purposes and unless amended or modified by the Chief, PNP, the
prescribed schedule of fees and charges shall be collected by the FEO.

11.2.1 Requirements for Registration of firearms (Newly Purchase):

a) License to Own/Possess Firearms (Type 1- 5);

b) Certificate of Ballistics Testing;

c) Firearm Bond; and

d) Registration fees.

11.2.2 Requirements for Registration of firearms (Transfer):

a) License to Own/Possess Firearms (Type 1- 5);

b) Firearm Bond;

c) Deed of Sale/Donation (if subject for donation)

d) Certificate of Records of Ballistics Testing and Stencil; and

e) Registration Fees.

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11.2.3 Requirements for Registration of firearms (Juridical):

a) Deed of Absolute Sale/Donation (if subject for donation);

b) Firearm Bond;

c) Authority to Purchase/Transfer issued by SOSIA;

d) For LGUs, inventory report of the firearms signed by the Head of Office and
SAO/Property Custodian;

e) LTO for PSAs, GGUs, CGFs; and

f) Certification from SEC or DTI or CDA, as the case maybe.

11.2.4 After the approval of the application, the Order of Payment (OP) shall be issued
and the corresponding fees shall be paid by the applicants at the Land Bank of the
Philippines (LBP) or any government bank.

11.3 A licensed citizen may apply for the acquisition of an extra barrel, frame or cylinder
provided that he/she will register it as a firearm with the registration fee of Php500.00
which is valid for four (4) years.

11.4 A licensed citizen may apply for the acquisition of an extra barrel, frame or cylinder
as a replacement provided that he/she will register it as a firearm with the registration
fee of Php500.00 which is valid for four (4) years.

11.5 The FEO shall impose a firearm bond for each firearm registered under a licensed
citizen.

11.6 In case of transfer of firearm/s owned by juridical entity, a written request shall be
submitted by the applicant to the Chief, PNP through the Chief, SOSIA who will in turn
endorse said transfer to the Chief, FEO for his approval.

Section 12. License to Possess Firearms Necessarily Includes Possession of

Ammunition

12.1 The license to individual or juridical 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.

12.2 A licensed citizen shall secure first a sports shooters license before he/she be
allowed to possess ammunition more than the prescribed quantity. Only 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 firearm. However, in
meritorious cases, a licensed sports shooter may request for approval from the Chief,
PNP through the FEO to carry more than the allowed quantity which is subject to
additional fees.

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Section 13. Issuance of License to Manufacture and Deal in Firearms and
Ammunition

13.1 Any person, natural or juridical, legal entity, corporation, partnership, desiring to
engage in the business of manufacturing or dealing in firearms, parts of firearms, or
ammunition thereof, or instruments and implements used or intended to be used for
purposes of sale or distribution shall first secure the appropriate license for such
purpose.

13.2 Authority to Issue License to Manufacture

13.2.1 The approving authority for the new application of License to Manufacture
firearms and ammunition shall be the Secretary of the DILG. The Chief, PNP shall approve
the application for renewal to include amendment of the license.

13.2.2 The application for an additional site for a licensed manufacturer due to
expansion or location in special economic processing zones (export, defense industry)
shall be for the approval of the Chief, PNP. Its renewal and amendment shall be approved
by the Chief, FEO.

13.2.3 The Order of Payment (OP) for the License to Manufacture shall be issued by the
FEO and the actual payment shall be made by the applicant to Land Bank of the
Philippines or any government bank.

13.3 Requirements for Issuance of License to Manufacture

The following requirements shall be submitted to acquire License to Manufacture and

Deal in Firearms and Ammunition and to include its succeeding renewal:

13.3.1 For New Application:

Basic letter from the applicant addressed to the SILG (through the Chief, PNP) requesting
for the issuance of a License to Manufacture Firearms, parts of firearms, ammunition and
its components, or instruments and implements used or intended to be used in the
manufacture of firearms and/or ammunition with the following attachments:

a) Application form duly accomplished;

b) Undertaking that the applicant will abide by all firearms rules, laws, and regulations;

c) Location map of the factory showing distance from the nearest Police Headquarters;

d) Floor plan of the factory and pictures of its interior and exterior view as well as the
storage area of the firearms and ammunition;

e) Certificate of Registration of the firm with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Cooperative Development Authority
(CDA);

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f) Name of the Proprietor/Manager who will actually manage the factory including his/her
clearances (Chief of Police, Mayor, Court Clearances, and National Police Clearance;

g) Certification/Affidavit from the Corporate Treasurer or Bank statement stating therein

the amount of Php5,000,000.00 as proof of capitalization;

h) Certification from the Provincial Director/City Director (PD/CD) or Chief of Police

(NCRPO) that the site is safe and secure from insurgents/terrorists for the operation of
the factory;

i) FEO Inspection Report; and

j) Surety Bond.

13.3.2 For Renewal

Basic letter from the applicant addressed to the Chief, PNP through the Chief, FEO
requesting for the renewal of the License to Manufacture firearms, parts of firearms,
ammunition and its components, or instruments and implements used or intended to be
used in the manufacture of firearms and/or ammunition with the following attachments:

a) Application form duly accomplished;

b) Copy of the License to Manufacture;

c) Mayors Permit to Operate Business from the City/Municipality where the licensee
operates;

d) Name of the Proprietor/Manager who will actually manage the factory including his/her
clearances (Chief of Police, Mayor, Court Clearances, and National Police Clearance;

e) Summary of transactions made during the validity of the License to Manufacture for
firearms and major parts only;

f) Storage Fee;

g) FEO Inspection Report; and h) Surety Bond.

13.4 License to Deal

13.4.1 The approving authority for the new application of License to Deal firearms and
ammunition shall be the Chief, PNP. The Chief, FEO shall approve the application for
renewal to include amendment of the license.

13.4.2 Authorized Dealers shall apply for an Authority to Operate a new branch or
amendment of the same for the approval of the Chief, FEO. Its renewal and amendment
shall likewise be approved by the Chief, FEO.

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13.4.3 The Order of Payment (OP) for the License to Deal shall be issued by the FEO and
the actual payment shall be made by the applicant to Land Bank of the Philippines or any
government bank.

13.1 Requirements for Issuance of License to Deal

13.1.1 For New Application

Basic letter from the applicant addressed to the Chief, PNP through the Chief, FEO
requesting for the issuance of License to Deal in firearms, parts of firearms, ammunition,
ammunition components, ammunition reloading machines and its parts, accessories,
tools and implements with the following attachments:

a) Application form duly accomplished;

b) Undertaking that applicant will abide by all firearms laws, rules, and regulations;

c) Dealers Surety Bond;

d) Location of the gun store showing distance from the nearest Police Stations;

e) Floor plan of the gun store and pictures showing the location of gun store including its
interior and exterior view and its vaults;

f) The size of the vault shall be enough to accommodate the firearms and ammunitions
at the gun store at any given period;

g) Certificate of Registration of the firm with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Cooperative Development Authority
(CDA);

h) Name of the Proprietor/Manager who will actually manage the store including his/her
clearances (Chief of Police, Mayor, Court Clearances, and National Police Clearance;

i) Certification/Affidavit from the Corporate Treasurer or Bank statement stating therein

the amount of Php500,000.00 as proof of capitalization;

j) Certification from the Provincial Director/City Director (PD/CD) or Chief of Police

(NCRPO) that the site is safe and secure from insurgents/terrorists for the operation of
the store; and

k) FEO Inspection Report.

13.1.2 For Renewal

For renewal, basic letter shall be submitted by the applicant addressed to the Chief, FEO
requesting renewal of a License to Deal in firearms, parts of firearms, ammunition,
ammunition components, ammunition reloading machines and its parts, accessories,
tools and implements with the following attachments:

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a) Application form duly accomplished;

b) Copy of the License to Deal;

c) Mayors Permit to Operate Business from the City/Municipality where the licensee
operates;

d) Name of the Proprietor/Manager who will actually manage the store/dealership

including his/her clearances (Chief of Police, Mayor, Court Clearances, and National Police
Clearance;

e) Summary of transactions made during the validity of the License to Deal for firearms
and major parts only;

f) Storage Fee;

g) FEO Inspection Report; and h) Surety Bond.

13.2 The License to Manufacture or License to Deal shall be valid for a period of five (5)
years.

13.3 The application for the renewal of the License to Manufacture or License to Deal
shall be submitted to the FEO within six (6) months before the date of expiration of such
license.

13.4 In the application for renewal of the License to Manufacture or License to Deal, the
Chief, PNP 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.

13.5 An authorized manufacturer or authorized dealer shall submit all the requirements
for renewal not less than ninety (90) days prior to the license expiry date. The Chief, FEO
can grant an extension of the license for six (6) months pending the approval of the
application for renewal.

13.6 Reloading Machines

13.6.1 Gun Clubs recognized by the FEO or licensed sports shooter may purchase or
possess ammunition-reloading machines provided that they secure permit to possess the
same for the exclusive use of the gun club members and licensed sports shooters.

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13.6.2 The approving authority for the new application of the Permit to Possess
Reloading Machines of Gun Clubs recognized by the FEO or licensed sports shooter shall
be the Chief, PNP. Its renewal shall be approved by the Chief, FEO.

13.6.3 All ammunition produced by the recognized Gun Clubs shall be used by its
members in target practice or competitions only. All ammunition produced by the
licensed sports shooter shall be for his/her exclusive use. Commercial sale of said
ammunition is prohibited. Failure to comply with this provision shall cause the revocation
of the permit granted by the FEO.

13.6.4 Loading and reloading machines of gun clubs and sports shooter 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.

13.6.5 Loading and reloading machines may only be transferred or sold to Law
Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), registered gun clubs, licensed sports shooter, authorized
manufacturer and authorized dealer with Permit to Load/Reload Ammunition.

13.6.6 Reloading machines in the possession of licensed citizen/s, licensed juridical

entities or law enforcement agencies before the effectivity of this IRR shall be registered
with the FEO and comply with the requirements set forth for this purpose.

13.6.7 Gun clubs or licensed sports shooter shall submit a monthly report on the
production and disposal of reloaded ammunition with the FEO.

13.7 The FEO shall impose a surety bond for authorized manufacturer.

Section 14. Scope of License to Manufacture Firearms and Ammunition

14.1 The License to Manufacture firearms, parts of firearms and ammunition shall include
assembly of firearms, manufacture of parts and accessories to complete the firearm,
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.

14.2 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.

14.3 The License to Manufacture shall further include the authority to subcontract the
manufacturing of parts and accessories necessary for the firearms. In case that the
subcontractor desires to manufacture a finished usable major part, the subcontractor
shall secure first a License to manufacture such part.

14.4 The License to Manufacture shall also include the Authority to Import machinery,
equipment and the firearm parts and ammunition components. Imported firearms parts
and ammunition components shall be limited to those authorized to be manufactured as
stated in the approved license. The Authority to Import shall be for the approval of the

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Chief, PNP or his/her authorized representative. Importation of mill run parts does not
require such permit.

14.4.1 Requirements for Issuance of Authority to Import

a) Letter request addressed to the Chief, PNP stating the items to be imported; and

b) Photocopy of License to Manufacture.

14.5 Authorized manufacturer is entitled to import various firearms for reference, test
and evaluation for manufacture of similar types of firearms covered by the License to
Manufacture. Further, authorized manufacturer is also entitled to various reference
firearms needed to test the ammunition manufactured as covered by its License to
Manufacture.

14.6 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, PNP or his/her authorized
representative. Exportation of mill run parts does not require such permit.

14.6.1 Requirement for Issuance of Authority to Export

Authorized manufacturer may export its products to countries with diplomatic relations
with the Philippines upon submission of the following requirements:

a) Letter request from applicant addressed to Chief, PNP and coursed through the Chief,
FEO;

b) Copy of License to Manufacture;

c) Letter intent from foreign buyer; and

d) End-User Certificate (EUC).

14.6.2 Export Permit for sample, demonstration, test and evaluation, and
trade exhibits

Export Permit for sample, demonstration, test and evaluation, and trade exhibits may be
issued at the level of the Chief, FEO provided that the number of firearms shall not
exceed five (5) per type/model of firearm and ammunition shall not exceed ten thousand
(10,000) rounds per firearm and upon the submission of the following requirements:

a) Letter request from applicant addressed to the Chief, FEO;

b) Copy of License to Manufacture; and

c) Letter of intent or invitation from foreign buyer or trade show organizer.

14.7 Firearms and ammunition for reference, sample, demonstration, test and evaluation
shall not be allowed for sale and distribution. Said firearms and ammunition may, at the
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option of the authorized manufacturer or authorized dealer, remain in its possession
provided that they shall secure the necessary license and register the same under its
company name, or donate the said items to the PNP through the FEO, or return said
items to its original source.

14.8 Permit to Transport Firearms and Ammunition shall be applied for by the authorized
manufacturer for the following purposes:

a) Transport from factory to FEO Storage facility and vice versa;

b) Transport from factory to subcontractor and vice versa;

c) Transport from FEO storage or manufacturer to exhibit, display, demonstration or

testing site and vice versa;

d) Transport from FEO Storage to Authorized Dealers gun stores and vice versa;

e) For imported items, transport from port of entry to FEO storage or manufacturers
factory;

f) For exportation, transport from manufacturers factory or FEO storage to port of exit;
and

g) Transport from authorized manufacturers factory to its clients and vice versa.

14.8.1 The approving authority for the issuance of Permit to Transport is the Chief, PNP or
his/her duly authorized representatives.

14.8.2 The Permit to Transport may be valid for the length of time based on the request
by the authorized manufacturer as approved by the FEO so as not to hamper their
operations. Its validity, however, shall not exceed the expiration of the License to
Manufacture.

Section 15. Registration of Locally Manufactured and Imported Firearms

15.1 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.

15.2 Firearms which are intended for local sale and distribution shall be subjected to
ballistics testing procedures at the authorized manufacturers facility if it could
accommodate said firearms. Otherwise, said firearms shall be tested for ballistics at the
PNP Crime Laboratory (CL) in Camp Crame and the authorized manufacturer shall pay all
the necessary expenses for such purpose.

15.3 Upon compliance by the authorized manufacturer of the mandatory requirements,

the firearms and major parts of firearms indicated in the inspection report shall be the

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basis for the initial registration with the FIMS. Said firearms and major parts of firearms
shall now be allowed for local sale and distribution.

15.4 Firearms intended for export shall not be subjected to ballistics testing procedures
provided that Proof of Export shall be submitted to the FEO.

15.5 For imported firearms and major parts thereof, initial registration which includes
inspection and ballistics testing procedures (PNP Crime Laboratory) shall be done upon
arrival at the FEO storage warehouse. Authorized dealers shall shoulder all the necessary
expenses included therein. Upon compliance by the importer of the abovementioned
mandatory requirements, the FEO shall issue an Inspection Report for each of the
firearms registered and major parts thereof. Only the firearms and major parts of the
firearms which were subjected to inspection in accordance herewith shall be appropriate
for sale and distribution by the Authorized Dealer.

15.6 Procurement and replacement of major parts or extra major parts shall only be done
with the approval/authority from the Chief, FEO. An extra or replacement barrel procured
or sold shall have distinct serial number which shall be determined by the FEO and shall
be engraved by licensed gunsmith authorized by the FEO. The replaced major parts shall
be turned-over to the FEO for final disposition.

15.7 Upon effectivity of this IRR, manufacturers and dealers shall serialize all slides,
frames or receivers and barrels. The FEO shall determine the serial number which shall
be engraved by FEO or its authorized licensed gunsmith.

15.8 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.

15.9 The FEO shall impose a surety bond for authorized dealer and licensed indentor.

Section 16. License and Scope of License to Deal

16.1 Any person, legal entity, corporation, partnership or business who shall engage in
the business of buying and selling firearms, major and minor firearms parts, spare parts
and accessories, ammunition and its components and reloading machines at wholesale
or retail basis shall first secure a License to Deal from the Chief, PNP through the FEO.

16.2 The License to Deal shall be inclusive of the following activities: the purchase, sale
or transfer, distribution and general business in handling firearms, ammunition, major
and minor parts of firearms, spare parts and accessories, ammunition components and
reloading machines.

16.3 Authorized dealer shall apply to the Chief, PNP through the FEO for Authority to
Import firearms and ammunition, major and minor parts of firearms, accessories, spare
parts, components and reloading machines for commercial purposes by complying with
the following requirements:

a) Letter request addressed to the Chief, PNP (coursed through the Chief, FEO); and
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b) Copy of License to Deal.

16.4 Authorized dealer is entitled to import various firearms for sample, demonstration,
test and evaluation. Firearms and ammunition for reference, sample, demonstration, test
and evaluation shall not be allowed for sale and distribution. Said firearms and
ammunition may, at the option of the authorized dealer, remain in its possession
provided that they shall secure the necessary license and register the same under its
company name, or donate the said items to the PNP through the FEO, or return said
items to its original source.

16.5 Authorized Dealer in firearms and ammunition may apply for Permit to Load/Reload
Ammunition for commercial purposes. The approving authority for the new application
and renewal of the said permit shall be the Chief, FEO.

16.6 A Permit to Transport shall be applied for by the Authorized Dealer for the following
purposes:

a) For imported items, transport from port of entry to FEO storage;

b) Transport from FEO Storage to authorized dealer;

c) Transport from Dealer to residence of firearm; and

d) Transport from FEO storage or authorized dealer to exhibit/display/demonstration site

and vice versa;

16.7 The above mentioned transport permits may be valid for the length of time based
on the request by the authorized dealer as approved by the FEO so as not to hamper
their operations. Its validity, however, shall not exceed the expiry of the License to Deal.

16.8 The approving authority for the issuance of Permit to Transport is the Chief, PNP or
his/her duly authorized representatives.

16.9 The Authority to Import may be applied for, simultaneously with the application or
renewal of the License to Deal.

16.10 Authorized dealers shall apply to the Chief, PNP through the FEO for Authority to
Display (ATD) firearms, ammunition, and major parts of firearms and other regulated
items by complying with the following requirements:

a) Letter request addressed to the Chief, FEO; and

b) Copy of License to Deal.

16.11 Firearms, ammunition, and major parts shall be indicated in the ATD and shall be
part of the regular inventory of the gun store.

16.12 Indentors shall apply to the Chief, PNP through the FEO for an Indentors License
with the following requirements:

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a) Letter request addressed to the Chief, PNP coursed through the Chief, FEO;

b) Copy of the Contract with AFP/PNP, Law Enforcement Agency and/or other government
agencies;

c) Application form duly accomplished;

d) Undertaking that applicant will abide by all firearms laws, rules, and regulation

e) Certificate of Registration of the firm with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Cooperative Development Authority
(CDA);

f) Name of the Proprietor/Manager who will actually manage the store including his/her
clearances (Chief of Police, Mayor, Court Clearances, and National Police Clearance; and

g) Certification/Affidavit from the Corporate Treasurer or Bank statement stating therein

the amount of Php500,000.00 as proof of capitalization;

16.13 Licensed Indentors shall apply to the Chief, PNP through the FEO for Authority to
Import firearms and ammunition, major and minor parts of firearms, accessories, spare
parts, components and reloading machines in behalf of the government agencies in the
performance of their duties, by complying with the following requirements:

16.13.1 For AFP/PNP and Other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs):

a) Letter request of the indentor addressed to the Chief, PNP;

b) Letter of intent by the purchasing agency addressed to the Chief, PNP;

c) Authenticated photocopy of Indent License to Deal;

d) Original End-Users Certificate (duly signed by the issuing authority)

e) Purchase Order (original/authenticated);

f) Certificate of Availability of Funds or Approved of the Budget Contract (ABC), attached

Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) intended for the procurement;

g) Certificate of Training issued by the Head of Agency; h) Notice of Award

(authenticated); and

i) Contract Agreement (authenticated).

16.13.2 Firearms Procurement by Local Government Unit (LGU):

a) Letter request of the indentor addressed to the Chief, PNP;

b) Letter of intent by purchasing LGU addressed to the Chief, PNP;

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c) Inventory of Firearms as certified by Authorized Bonded Firearm Custodian;

d) List of Regular Plantilla Position authorized to use the firearms;

e) Authenticated photocopy of Indent License to Deal;

f) Purchase Order (authenticated);

g) Board Resolution from Sanggunian Panlalawigan/Panlungsod/Bayan or Barangay

Lupon;

h) Deed of Absolute Donation as the case may be;

i) Original End-Users Certificate (EUC); and

j) Certificate of Availability of Funds or Approved Budget Contract (ABC).

16.13.3 For Demonstration, Sample or Test and Evaluation Purposes:

a) Letter request of the indentor addressed to the Chief, PNP;

b) License to Deal or License to Manufacture;

c) Authenticated photocopy of Indent License to Deal; and

d) Original End-Users Certificate.

16.14 Licensed Indentors firearms and ammunition for sample, demonstration, test and
evaluation shall not be allowed for sale and distribution. Said firearms and ammunition
shall be returned to their original source or country of origin within one month after
serving their purpose.

16.15 All firearms, ammunition, spare parts and/or accessories procured by the Licensed
Indentor which were not awarded to the End-User on the period indicated in the Purchase
Order or Contract shall be temporarily turned-over to FEO or returned to its original
source or country of origin within one month after the said period.

16.16 An authorized dealer shall keep a complete and accurate records and accounts of
importation and sale of firearms and ammunition, with the name, age, 2X2 picture,
address, e-mail address and occupation of any licensed citizen purchasing a firearm or
ammunition and the number of the firearm purchased and the amount and character of
the ammunition purchased for each firearm. Refusal on the part of authorized dealer to
comply with the provisions of this section shall cause the forfeiture of the bond.

Section 17. License and Scope of License for Gunsmiths

17.1 The license for gunsmiths shall allow the grantee to repair registered firearms of a
licensed citizen or a licensed juridical entity. The license for gunsmith shall specifically
state the place of business where the grantee shall conduct business. The grantee or its
employees, if any, shall not be allowed to repair a firearm in any other place other than
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that specified in the license. The grantee shall require the submission of a photocopy of
both the license to own or possess firearms and the registration card of the subject
firearm/s to be repaired and the presentation of the original copy. The grantee shall keep
a record of the firearms that have been repaired as well as that of the licensee for
inspection by the FEO or its authorized personnel.

17.2 Unregistered firearms or those with expired firearm registration shall not be
accepted for repair. Failure to comply with this provision shall be a ground for the
cancellation/revocation of the license to repair after due process and any person in
violation of this provision shall be held liable and penalized in accordance with this IRR.

17.3 In case that the scope of the repair will replace the barrel, slide, frame, receiver,
cylinder or bolt assembly, including its individual or peculiar identifying characteristics
essential in forensic examination of a firearm, the gunsmith shall require the licensed
citizen or the licensed juridical entity to secure first a Permit to Repair from the FEO or
Police Regional Office, stating therein the scope of the repair before accepting the
registered firearm/s for repair.

17.4 The license granted to gunsmith includes the customization of firearms from
finished or manufactured parts thereof on per order basis and not in commercial
quantities and the making or fabrication of minor parts thereof, i.e., pins, triggers, bows,
sights, magazines, springs and similar minor parts, shall only be for the purpose of
repairing the registered firearm.

17.5 The gunsmith shall submit a report on a monthly basis stating therein the list of the
firearms and the scope of the respective repairs to the FEO. Failure on his/her part to
perform the obligation herein mentioned shall be a ground for the revocation of his/her
license to repair after due process.

17.6 The license issued to a gunsmith as a juridical entity shall include the authority
given to their employees to perform their duties as an individual gunsmith.

17.7 Employees of a licensed juridical entity who are working outside the facility shall
have an individual gunsmith license, except for those off-site contracted activities being
conducted by the licensed juridical entity.

17.8 Employees of a licensed juridical entity without an individual gunsmith license who
extend their work outside the premises of the juridical entity shall be penalized in
accordance with the rules set forth for this purpose by the PNP.

17.9 The written application for the issuance of license of gunsmiths shall be submitted
to the Chief, PNP through the FEO for approval. If approved, the license for gunsmith
(individual or juridical entity) shall be valid for a period of three (3) years or unless
sooner revoked for cause.

17.10 The application for the renewal of the license issued to gunsmiths shall be
submitted to the FEO within six (6) months before the date of expiration of such license
for the approval of the Chief, FEO.

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17.11 In order to qualify and acquire a license for individual gunsmith, the applicant
must: a) be a Filipino citizen; b) be at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of the
filing of his/her written application; c) have a good moral character; d) have a safe and
secure gunsmith facility; and e) have burglar-proof firearms vault enough to safely
accommodate the quantity of firearms requested for repair.

17.12 For new application of an individual gunsmiths license, a basic letter of application
shall be submitted by the applicant addressed to the Chief, PNP and coursed through the
FEO requesting issuance of Gunsmiths license with the following attachments:

a) Duly accomplished application form;

b) Certificate of Employment as a gunsmith from previous employer and/or Certification

from TESDA;

c) Clearances issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Municipal/Metropolitan Trial
Court (MTC) that has jurisdiction over the place where the applicant resides, showing
that he/she has not been convicted by final judgment of a crime involving moral
turpitude or that he/she has not been convicted or is currently an accused in any
pending criminal case before any court of law for a crime that is punishable with a
penalty of more than two (2) years;

d) Neuro-psychiatric clearance issued by the PNP Health Service and its accredited
psychologist or psychiatrist;

e) A certification that the applicant has passed the drug test conducted by an accredited
and authorized drug testing laboratory or clinic;

f) National Police Clearance;

g) Proposed list of the equipment, tools and/or instrument to be purchased for

customization and/or repair of the firearms or list of the existing equipment, tools and/or
instrument to be used for customization and/or repair of the firearms;

h) Surety Bond for the period of License; and i) Inspection Report issued by the FEO.

17.13 A juridical entity may be issued a gunsmiths license upon showing that it
possesses the following qualifications:

a) It must be Filipino-owned, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange

Commission (SEC) or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Cooperative
Development Authority (CDA), as the case may be;

b) It is current, operational and a continuing concern;

c) It has completed and submitted all its reportorial requirements to the SEC;

d) It has paid all its income taxes for the previous year, as duly certified by the BIR;

e) It has a safe and secure gunsmith facility; and

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f) It has a burglar-proof firearms vault enough to safely accommodate the quantity of
firearms requested for repair.

17.14 The application shall be made in the name of the juridical person represented by
its owner or President or any of its officers mentioned below as duly authorized in a
board resolution to that effect; Provided that the officer applying for the juridical entity
shall possess all the qualifications required of a citizen applying for a gunsmiths license.
Other corporate officers eligible to represent the juridical person are: the vice president,
treasurer, and board secretary.

17.15 For new application of license for gunsmith as a juridical entity, basic letter shall
be submitted by the applicant addressed to the Chief, PNP through the FEO requesting
issuance of license with the following attachments:

a) Application form filed at the FEO in three (3) legible copies duly notarized;

b) Bio-Data/Information Sheet for Director/Partners;

c) Surety Bond for the period of License;

d) Location map of the gunsmith facility showing distance from the nearest Police
Station(in meters);

e) Undertaking that the applicant will abide by all firearms rules, laws, and regulations;

f) Floor plan of the facility and pictures of its interior and exterior view as well as the
storage area of the firearms and ammunition;

g) Certificate of Registration of the firm with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Cooperative Development Authority
(CDA);

h) Name of the Owner/Proprietor/Manager who will actually manage the facility including
his/her clearances (Chief of Police, Mayor, Court Clearances, and National Police
Clearance.

i) Certification from the Provincial Director/City Director (PD/CD) or Chief of Police

(NCRPO) that the site is safe and secure from insurgents/terrorists for the operation of
the facility; and

j) FEO Inspection Report.

17.16 For renewal of individual or juridical entitys gunsmith license, a basic letter for
renewal shall be submitted by the applicant addressed to the Chief, FEO within six (6)
months prior to its expiration. The applicant shall attached the same requirements as
provided in the application for new license as mentioned in Sections 17.12 and 17.15
and the summary of transactions stating the list of the firearms and the scope of the
repair for the previous year.

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17.17 The Order of Payment (OP) for the License to Manufacture shall be issued by the
FEO and the actual payment shall be made by the applicant to Land Bank of the
Philippines or any government bank.

17.18 The FEO shall impose a surety bond for licensed gunsmith.

Section 18. Firearms for Use in Sports and Competitions

18.1 A qualified individual shall apply for a Permit to Transport (PTT) for his/her registered
firearms and ammunitions from his/her residence to the shooting range/s and
competition sites as may be warranted. The application shall be submitted to the Chief,
PNP or his delegated representative for processing and approval.

18.2 A qualified individual with approved and existing PTCFOR need not secure the
foregoing permit as the same is deemed included and within the coverage of the
PTCFOR. However, he/she shall secure the necessary permit for the additional
ammunition.

18.3 A qualified individual who is competing outside the country shall apply for the
Authority to Transport (ATT) his/her registered firearms and ammunition outside the
country including an application or invitation of the Organizing Committee and
endorsement from a recognized Gun Association.

18.4 A licensed sports shooter shall be allowed to possess the quantity of ammunition as
needed to attain proficiency.

18.5 Special Permit shall be given to minors who are competing in national or
international sports shooting competition provided that they are given authority or
consent by their parents or guardians.

Section 19. Renewal of Licenses and Registration

19.1 All types of licenses to own and possess a firearm shall be renewed every two (2)
years within six (6) months before the birthdate of the licensee. Failure to renew the
license on or before the birthdate shall cause the revocation of the license and of the
registration of the firearm/s under said license.

19.2 The registration of the firearm shall be renewed every four (4) years within six (6)
months before its expiration. Failure to renew the registration of the firearm on or before
the expiration of its registration shall cause the revocation of the registration of the
firearm and the same shall be subject to revocation proceedings.

19.3 Failure to renew a license or registration within the period stated above on two (2)
occasions shall cause the holder of the firearm to be perpetually disqualified from
applying for firearm license. In meritorious cases, however, the Chief PNP, as
recommended by the Chief, FEO, may allow the further enjoyment of the privilege under
these rules subject to certain conditions which may be deemed appropriate to impose.

19.4 It shall be the obligation of the licensee thereof to surrender the said firearm to the
police office or station with jurisdiction over the place where he/she resides within fifteen
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(15) days. Failure to surrender within such period shall cause the filing of appropriate
charges for violation of the law.

19.5 For purposes of renewal of the License to Own and Possess Firearms, the following
requirements shall be submitted:

a) Written application duly accomplished (3 legible copies);

b) Copy of the Original License to Own and Possess Firearms;

c) Proof of latest Billing;

d) National Police Clearance;

e) Neuro-Psychiatric Clearance;

f) Drug Test Clearance; and

g) Two valid IDs (one government issued ID).

19.6 For purposes of renewal of the Long Regular Registration for juridical entity, the
following requirements shall be submitted:

a) Written application duly accomplished (3 legible copies) ;

b) Copy of the LRR;

c) Proof of latest Billing;

d) Two valid IDs (one government issued ID) ;

e) Firearm Records Verification;

f) Clearances of Company Representative; and

g) License to Operate issued by SOSIA.

19.7 For purposes of renewal of the Long Certificate of Registration of LGU, the following
requirements shall be submitted:

a) Written application duly accomplished (3 legible copies) ;

b) Copy of the LCR;

c) Firearm Records Verification; and

d) Clearances of Government Representative.

19.8 For purposes of renewal of the Long Regular Registration of PSAs, the following
requirements shall be submitted:
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a) Written application duly accomplished (3 legible copies);

b) Copy of the LRR;

c) Proof of Latest Billing;

d) Firearm Records Verification;

e) Clearances of Company Representative; and

f) License to Operate (SOSIA).

19.9 For purposes of renewal of the Registration of Firearm/s, the licensed citizen shall
submit the following requirements:

a) Copy of the License to Own and Possess Firearms;

b) Firearm Registration Card;

c) Firearms Bond;

d) Proof of latest billing; and

e) Certificate of Records of Ballistics Testing and Stencil for firearms purchased prior to
year 2010.

19.10 For purposes of renewal of the firearm registration under Juridical entity, the
licensed juridical entity shall submit the following requirements:

a) Copy of the License to Own and Possess Firearms;

b) Copy of the License to Operate issued by SOSIA;

c) Lists of Firearms with Recapitulation;

d) Latest Monthly Disposition Report (MDR) ;

e) Copy of the Firearm Registration;

f) Firearm Bond;

g) Certificate of Records of Ballistics Testing and Stencil for firearms purchased prior to
year 2010;

h) Certificate of Verification of Firearms; and i) Firearm Records Verification.

19.11 The application for the renewal of the license or firearm registration shall be
submitted to the FEO within six (6) months before the expiration of such license or
registration. The applicants shall submit all the requirements mentioned in Section 4 of
this IRR.
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Section 20. Inspection and Inventory

20.1 The Chief of the PNP or his/her authorized representative shall require the
submission of reportorial requirements from a licensed manufacturer, dealer or importer
of firearms and ammunition, such as the following: Production reports, Inventory of Raw
materials, Sales Report, Inventory Report or Accomplishment report and other reports
that the Chief, PNP may require. Reports shall be submitted on a monthly, quarterly
and/or annually as the case may be.

20.2 The inspection shall be done as a requirement for licensing, inventory, monitoring
purposes and investigation as the case may be.

20.3 It is the responsibility of the licensed citizen to present his/her License to Own and
Possess Firearms, firearm registration card and the subject firearm/s to inspection and
verification by proper authority.

20.4 The PNP through the FEO or any office authorized by the Chief, PNP shall inspect or
examine the inventory and records of authorized manufacturer, dealer or importer of
firearms and ammunition.

20.5 The inspection or examination of records and inventories shall be conducted during
office hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). The Inspection Team shall be covered with a Letter
Order, headed by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) who has knowledge on the
provisions and application of these rules and shall perform their assigned task with
utmost professionalism and courtesy.

20.6 A copy of the report of inspection shall be provided to the authorized manufacturer,
dealer, gunsmith or importer of firearms and ammunition within five (5) working days
from the date of inspection.

20.7 In case of adverse findings, the authorized manufacturer, dealer, gunsmith or

importer of firearms and ammunition shall be informed of such findings and shall be
given thirty (30) working days, from receipt of the said report, to comply with the
recommendations.

Non-compliance on the recommendations of the Inspection Team within the given period
shall cause the revocation of the license.

20.8 The Chief, PNP, once each year, shall issue directions to the Provincial/City Director
and Chief of Police (COP) to verify all registered firearms in the possession of the licensee
and submit a report of such verification to the Chief, PNP thru the FEO.

RULE IV

ACQUISITION, DEPOSIT OF FIREARMS, ABANDONED, DEMILITARIZED

AND ANTIQUE FIREARMS

Section 21. Acquisition or Purchase and Sale of Firearms and Ammunition

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21.1 Firearms and ammunition may only be acquired or purchased from authorized
manufacturers, dealers or importers who are duly licensed as such pursuant to these
rules. The importation, manufacture, deal-in, receive, acquisition, purchase, selling 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 IRR.

21.2 An authorized dealer shall only sell registered firearm or ammunition or major parts
of a firearm to a licensed citizen or a licensed juridical entity.

21.3 During election period, the sale, transfer and registration of firearms and
ammunition and major parts and the issuance of license to a qualified individual or a
qualified juridical entity thereof shall be allowed. However, the transport or delivery of
the firearms shall strictly comply with the resolutions promulgated by the Commission on
Elections (COMELEC).

Section 22. Deposit of Firearms by Persons Arriving from Abroad

22.1. A person arriving in the Philippines, who is a licensed firearm holder in the country
of origin and who shall bring his/her firearm or ammunition and has declared the
existence thereof before embarkation at the country of origin and upon disembarkation,
shall deposit the said firearm and/or ammunition with the Collector of Customs who,
thereafter, shall endorse the same to the FEO for safekeeping.

22.2. If importation is allowed for such firearm or ammunition and the person desires to
obtain a domestic firearm license, the same should be undertaken in accordance with
this IRR.

If no license is desired or leave to import is not granted, the firearm or ammunition shall
remain in the custody of the FEO until otherwise disposed of in accordance with the law.

22.3. In case that the person arriving from abroad is a sports shooting competitor, he/she
shall declare the existence thereof before embarkation at the country of origin and upon
disembarkation. Said firearm or ammunition shall be deposited with the Collector of
Customs who, thereafter, shall endorse the same to the authorized representative of the
Chief, PNP for the issuance of a Permit to Transport to and from the venue of the
competition.

22.4. For foreign dignitaries, law enforcement officers, foreign attaches, security officers
and other foreign government agents bearing firearms or persons/groups needing to
import firearms for lawful purposes, either officially issued and licensed or registered in
the country of origin shall declare the existence thereof before embarkation at the
country of origin and upon disembarkation. Said firearm and ammunition shall be
validated by concerned law enforcement agency and be reported to the FEO.

22.5. For firearms to be used in exhibits, theatrical and other relevant purposes,
importation permit and other appropriate permit shall be secured from Chief, PNP or
his/her authorized representative. The mandatory requirements shall be presented to the
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FEO for the issuance of the appropriate permit. Payment of transport fees shall be
collected. The duration of the validity and the place or places where the firearm/s could
be brought and the purpose thereof shall be indicated in the Permit to Transport.

22.6. If the firearm is not appropriate for registration under these rules and that, in the
meantime, return of the firearm to the country of origin could not be made; the firearm
shall remain in the custody of the FEO for final disposition according to this IRR. Storage
fee shall be collected by the FEO.

22.7. Any firearm brought in the country for purposes of competition, exhibits, theatrical
and other relevant purposes which were not claimed within five (5) years and/or non-
payment of storage fee for five (5) consecutive years shall be considered as abandoned
firearms and shall be subjected to forfeiture proceedings.

Section 23. Return of Firearms to Owner upon Departure from the Philippines

Upon departure from the Philippines of any person whose firearm or ammunition is in the
custody of the FEO, the same, upon timely request and submission of proof that the
person concerned is already leaving, be delivered to the Collector of Customs.

Once received by the Collector of Customs, the person who brought the said firearm or
ammunition in the country may be allowed to inspect the same in the presence of the
FEO representative and Collector of Customs before the same is loaded to the carrier on
which the person is to board.

Section 24. Safekeeping of Firearms and Ammunition

24.1 Any licensee may deposit a registered firearm to the FEO, or any Police Regional
Office for safekeeping. Reasonable fees for storage shall be imposed.

24.2 The FEO or any Police Regional Office shall not be liable for any damage or loss of
the firearm submitted for safekeeping by reason of any fortuitous event.

Section 25. Abandoned Firearms and Ammunition

25.1 Firearms and ammunition deposited with the FEO for safekeeping shall not exceed
five (5) years. Failure to claim the deposited firearms and ammunition within five (5)
years and/or non-payment of storage fee for five (5) consecutive years shall be
considered as abandoned firearms. Abandoned firearms shall be disposed of according to
the rules set by the PNP.

25.2 Firearms that have been found and reported to the PNP shall be considered as
abandoned firearm.

Section 26. Death or Disability of the Licensee

26.1 Upon the death of the licensee, the privilege of his/her license to own or possess
firearms and the registration of the firearm automatically expires.

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26.2 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.

26.3 When a licensed citizen with registered firearm dies or become legally disabled,
his/her next of kin, nearest relative, legal representative, or any other person who shall
knowingly come into possession of the registered firearm shall cause the delivery of the
same to the FEO or Police Regional Office or through the nearest police station which has
jurisdiction over the licensee and/or the registered firearm.

26.4 In case of death or legal disability of the licensee, the next of kin, nearest relative,
legal representative or any other person who shall knowingly come into possession of the
registered firearm shall register the firearm/s provided he/she meets the standard
requirements and qualifications in accordance with RA 10591 and its IRR.

26.5 Upon presentation of the proof that the individual is the next of kin, nearest relative,
legal representative or other persons who shall knowingly come into possession of the
firearm or ammunition of the deceased or legally disabled licensee, he/she may apply for
the issuance of a License to Own and Possess Firearm and the transfer of the registration
of the firearm under his/her name.

26.6 Pending the issuance of the license to the applicant, the registered firearm of the
deceased or legally disabled licensee shall remain under the custody of the FEO or the
PRO which has jurisdiction over the licensee and/or the registered firearm. In the event
that there is no qualified applicant, the Chief, PNP through the FEO shall dispose the
firearm in accordance with the rules set forth for this purpose.

26.7 Failure to deliver the firearm or ammunition within the six (6) months after the
death or legal disability of the licensee shall render the possessor liable for illegal
possession of the firearm.

Section 27. Antique Firearms

27.1 A license for antique firearm collector is necessary in order to legally possess and
register an antique firearm. The antique firearm collectors license shall be secured from
the FEO and shall be renewed every two (2) years.

27.2 An individual shall secure first a Certification from the National Museum stating
therein the antiquity of the said firearm.

27.3 Licensed antique firearm collector shall maintain proper storage of antique firearms
which shall be the subject of periodic inspection by the FEO.

27.4 The antique firearm collector shall submit the required documents to secure an
antique firearm collectors license in accordance with Section 4 of this IRR.

27.5 Licensed Antique firearm collector shall submit status report of his/her antique
firearms in a yearly basis for verification purposes. Antique firearms shall be transferred
to another licensed antique firearm collector only and shall register the same.

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27.6 Licensed antique firearm collector shall register his/her unserviceable on a one-time
registration.

27.7 Licensed antique firearm collector shall register serviceable antique firearm and
renew the same to the FEO.

27.8 A licensed antique firearm collector may import or export his/her antique firearms
provided that the licensee has secured clearance from the National Museum and
appropriate authority through the FEO.

27.9 For purposes of display, exhibit, cultural or educational and research, antique
firearms shall be allowed to be transported from one place to another by securing a
permit to transport or any appropriate permit issued by the FEO.

27.10 Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence (PTCFOR) shall not be issued to
firearms classified and registered as antique firearm collectors item.

27.11 Antique firearm collector shall be required to have vaults to store the antique
firearm or shall be appropriately framed for display purposes.

27.12 Failure on the part of the licensed antique firearm collector to follow the rules and
regulations set forth in this IRR shall be ground for revocation of the license of the
collector notwithstanding the filing of appropriate charges in court.

RULE V

PENAL PROVISIONS

Section 28. Unlawful Acquisition or Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

The unlawful acquisition, possession of firearms and ammunition shall be penalized as

follows:

a) The penalty of prision mayor in its medium period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess a small arm;

b) The penalty of reclusion temporal to reclusion perpetua shall be imposed if three (3)
or more small arms or Class-A light weapons are unlawfully acquired or possessed by any
person;

c) The penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess a Class-A light weapon;

d) The penalty of reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon any person who shall
unlawfully acquire or possess a Class-B light weapon;

e) The penalty of one (1) degree higher than that provided in paragraphs a) to (c) in this
section shall be imposed upon any person who shall unlawfully possess any firearm
under any or combination of the following conditions:

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1) Loaded with ammunition or inserted with a loaded magazine;

2) Fitted or mounted with laser or any gadget used to guide the shooter to hit the target
such as thermal weapon sight (TWS) and the like;

3) Fitted or mounted with sniper scopes, firearm muffler or firearm silencer;

4) Accompanied with an extra barrel.

5) Converted to be capable of firing full automatic bursts.

f) The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess a major part of a small arm;

g) The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess ammunition for a small arm. If the violation of
this paragraph is committed by the same person charged with the unlawful acquisition or
possession of a small arm, the former violation shall be absorbed by the latter;

h) The penalty of prision mayor in its medium period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess a major part of a Class-A light weapon;

i) The penalty of prision mayor in its medium period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess ammunition for a Class-A light weapon. If the
violation of this paragraph is committed by the same person charged with the unlawful
acquisition or possession of a Class-A light weapon; the former violation shall be
absorbed by the latter;

j) The penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess a major part of a Class-B light weapon; and

k) The penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall unlawfully acquire or possess ammunition for a Class-B light weapon. If the
violation of this paragraph is committed by the same person charged with the unlawful
acquisition or possession of a Class-B light weapon, the former violation shall be
absorbed by the latter.

Section 29. Use of Loose Firearm in the Commission of a Crime

29.1 The use of a loose firearm, when inherent in the commission of a crime punishable
under the Revised Penal Code or other special laws, shall be considered as an
aggravating circumstance: Provided, That if the crime committed with the use of a loose
firearm is penalized by the law with a maximum penalty which is lower than that
prescribed in the preceding section for illegal possession of firearm, the penalty for the
crime charged: Provided further, that if the crime committed with the use of loose
firearm is penalized by the law with a maximum penalty of prision mayor in its minimum
period punishable under the Revised Penal Code or other special laws of which he/she is
found guilty.

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29.2 If the violation of the law is in furtherance of, or incident to, or in connection with
the crime of rebellion or insurrection, or attempted coup dtat, such violation shall be
absorbed as an element of the crime of rebellion or insurrection, or attempted coup
d etat.

29.3 If the crime is committed by the person without using the loose firearm; the
violation of the law shall be considered as a distinct and separate offense.

Section 30. Liability of Juridical Person

The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum to its prision mayor in its medium period
shall be imposed upon the owner, president, manager, director or other responsible
officer of any public or private firm, company, corporation or entity who shall willfully or
knowingly allow any of the firearms owned by such firm, company, corporation or entity
to be used by any person or persons found guilty of violating the provisions of the
preceding section, or willfully or knowingly allow any of them to use unregistered firearm
or firearms without any legal authority to be carried outside of their residence in the
course of their employment.

Section 31. Absence of Permit to Carry Outside of Residence

The penalty of prision correccional and a fine of Ten Thousand Pesos (Php10, 000.00)
shall be imposed upon any person who is licensed to own and possess a firearm but who
shall carry the registered firearm outside his/her residence without any legal authority
therefor.

Section 32. Unlawful Manufacture, Importation, Sale or Disposition of Firearms

or Ammunition or Parts Thereof, Machinery, tool or Instrument Used or
Intended to be Used in the Manufacture of Firearms, Ammunition or Parts
Thereof

32.1 The penalty of reclusion temporal to reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon any
person who shall unlawfully engage in the manufacture, importation, sale or disposition
of a firearm or ammunition or machinery, tool or instrument used or intended to be used
by the same person in the manufacture of a firearm, ammunition or a major part thereof.

32.2 The possession of any machinery, tool, instrument used directly in the manufacture
of firearms, ammunition or major parts thereof by any person whose business,
employment or activity does not lawfully deal with the possession of such article, shall
be prima facie evidence that such article is intended to be used in the unlawful or illegal
manufacture of firearms, ammunition or parts thereof.

32.3 The penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period to prision mayor in its medium
period shall be imposed upon any laborer, worker, employee of a licensed firearms or
ammunition dealer who shall unlawfully take, sell or otherwise dispose of parts of
firearms or ammunition. The buyer or possessor of such stolen part or material, who is
aware that such part or material was stolen, shall suffer the same penalty as the laborer,
worker or employee.

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32.4 If the violation or offense is committed by a corporation, partnership, association or
other juridical entity, the penalty provided for in this section shall be imposed upon the
directors, officers, employees or other officials or persons therein who knowingly and
willingly participated in the lawful act.

Section 33. Arms Smuggling

The penalty of reclusion perpetua shall be imposed upon any person who shall engage or
participate in importation, exportation, acquisition, sale, delivery, movement or transfer
of firearms, their parts and components and ammunition, from or across the territory of
one country to that of another country which has not been authorized in accordance with
domestic law in either or both country/countries.

Section 34. Tampering, Obliteration or Alteration of firearms Identification

34.1 The penalty of prision correccional to prision mayor in its minimum period shall be
imposed upon any person who shall tamper, obliterate or alter without authority, the
barrel, slide, frame, receiver, cylinder or bolt assembly including the name of the maker,
model or serial number of any firearm or who shall replace without authority the barrel,
slide, frame, receiver, cylinder or bolt assembly including its individual or peculiar
identifying characteristics, essential in forensic examination of a firearm or light weapon.

34.2 The PNP shall place this information, including its individual or peculiar identifying
characteristics into the database of integrated firearms identification system of the PNP
Crime Laboratory for future use and identification system of a particular firearm.

34.3 Any individual who caused the tampering, obliteration or alteration of a firearm
without authority from the Chief, PNP through the Chief, FEO shall be liable in accordance
with this Section.

Section 35. Use of an Imitation Firearm

An imitation firearm used in the commission of a crime shall be considered a real firearm
as defined in this IRR and the person who committed the crime shall be punished in
accordance with this IRR: Provided, That injuries caused on the occasion of the conduct
of competitions, sports, games, or any recreation activities involving imitation firearms
shall not be punishable under this IRR.

Section 36. In Custodia Legis

During the pendency of any case filed in violation of the law, seized firearm, ammunition
or parts thereof, machinery, tools, instruments shall remain in the custody of the court. If
the court decides that it has no adequate means to safely keep the same, the court shall
issue an order to turn over to the PNP Crime Laboratory such firearm, ammunition or
parts thereof, machinery, tools or instruments in its custody during the pendency of the
case and to produce the same to the court when so ordered. No bond shall be admitted
for the release of the firearm, ammunition or parts thereof, machinery, tool or
instrument. Any violation of this paragraph shall be punishable by prision mayor in its
minimum period to prision mayor in its medium period.

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Section 37. Confiscation and Forfeiture

37.1 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.

37.2 Firearm taken in custody by the PNP, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI),
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and all other law enforcement agencies by
reason of their mandate shall be necessarily reported and turned over to the FEO.

37.3 After the pendency of the case, all confiscated and 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.

37.4 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.

Section 38. Liability for Planting Evidence

The penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period shall be imposed upon any person
who shall willfully and maliciously insert, place and/or attach, directly or indirectly,
through any overt or covert act, any firearm, or ammunition or parts thereof in the
person, house, effects, or in the immediate vicinity of an innocent individual for the
purpose of implicating or incriminating the person, or imputing the commission of any
violation of the provisions of this IRR to said individual. If the person found guilty under
this paragraph is a public officer or employee, such person shall suffer the penalty
of reclusion perpetua.

Section 39. Grounds for Revocation, Cancellation or Suspension of License or

Permit

39.1 The Chief, PNP or his/her authorized representative may revoke, cancel or suspend
a license or permit on the following grounds:

a) Commission of a crime or offense involving the firearm, ammunition or major parts or

pendency of a criminal case involving the firearm, ammunition or major parts thereof;

b) Conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or any offense where the penalty
carries an imprisonment of more than six (6) years;

c) Loss of the firearm, ammunition or any parts thereof through negligence;

d) Carrying of the firearm, ammunition or major parts thereof outside the residence or
workplace without the proper permit to carry the same;

e) Carrying of the firearm, ammunition or major parts thereof in prohibited places;

f) Dismissal for cause from the service in case of government official and employees;
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g) Commission of any acts penalized under Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as
the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002;

h) Submission of falsified documents or misrepresentation in the application to obtain

license or permit;

i) Noncompliance of reportorial requirements; and

j) By virtue of court order.

39.2 The Chief, PNP or his/her authorized representative may restore the License to Own
and Possess Firearm and registration of the firearms on valid grounds as recommended
by the FLRRB.

39.3 Correction and deletion of License to Own and Possess Firearms and registration of
firearm/s, upon thorough investigation and on valid grounds, shall be recommended by
the FLRRB through a Resolution before the records of the licensed citizen or licensed
juridical entity and his/her/its firearm registration can be updated at the FIMS.

39.4 Failure to submit necessary reports within three consecutive months shall be ground
for the revocation of the license of the dealers, manufacturers, importers or gunsmith.

39.5 Recommendation by the FLRRB for the revocation of the license of dealers and
gunsmiths could be elevated to the Chief, FEO on appeal within ten (10) days from
receipt of a copy of the adverse decision.

39.6 Recommendation by the Chief, FEO for the revocation of the license of
manufacturers could be elevated to the Chief, PNP on appeal within ten (10) days from
receipt of a copy of the adverse decision.

39.7 Recommendation rendered by the Chief, PNP for the revocation of the license of
manufacturers could be elevated to the SILG on appeal within ten (10) days from receipt
of a copy of the adverse decision.

Section 40. Failure to Notify Lost or Stolen Firearm or Light Weapon

40.1 A fine of Ten Thousand Pesos (Php10, 000.00) shall be imposed upon any licensed
firearm holder who fails to report to the FEO that the subject registered firearm has been
lost or stolen within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of discovery

40.2 Likewise, a fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php5,000.00) shall be imposed upon any
person holding a valid firearm license who changes residence or office address other
than that indicated in the license card and fails within a period of thirty (30) days from
said transfer to notify FEO of such change of address.

40.3 For the purpose of this Section, reporting or notification to the FEO can be done
through any of the following modes of written communication: letter, memorandum, e-
mail, or facsimile personally signed by the licensee or authorized officers/representatives
of juridical or head of government agencies/bureaus as the case may be along with
Affidavit of Loss and Certification from the Local Police as contained in the police blotter.
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Section 41. Illegal Transfer/ Registration of Firearms.

41.1 It shall be unlawful to transfer possession of any firearm to any person who has not
yet obtained or secured the necessary license or permit thereof.

41.2 The penalty of prision correccional shall be imposed upon any person who shall
violate the provision of the preceding paragraph.

In addition, he/she shall be disqualified to apply for a license to possess other firearms
and all his/her existing firearms licenses whether for purposes of commerce or
possession, shall be revoked. If the government-issued firearms, ammunition or major
parts of firearms or light weapons are unlawfully disposed, sold or transferred by any law
enforcement agent or public officer to private individuals, the penalty of reclusion
temporal shall imposed.

41.3 Any public office or employee or any person who shall facilitate the registration of a
firearm through fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or submission of falsified documents
shall suffer the penalty of prision correccional.

RULE VI

FINAL PROVISIONS

Section 42. Firearms Repository

42.1 The FEO shall be the sole repository of all firearms and firearms records to include
imported and locally manufactured firearms and ammunition. Within one (1) year upon
approval of this IRR, all military and law enforcement agencies, LGUs and government-
owned or controlled corporations shall submit an inventory of all their firearms and
ammunition to the PNP.

42.2 Annual Inventory report shall be submitted by the entities to the FEO every last
week of January of the preceding year.

Section 43. Final Amnesty

Persons in possession of unregistered firearms and holders of expired licenses or

unrenewed firearms shall register and renew the same through the Final General
Amnesty within six (6) months from the promulgation of this IRR.

During the interim period of six (6) months, no person applying for license shall be
charged of any delinquent payment accruing to the firearm subject for registration. The
PNP shall conduct an intensive nationwide campaign to ensure that the general public is
properly informed of the provisions of this IRR.

Section 44. Authority of the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to
Issue Policies and Guidelines

The FEO shall recommend to the Chief, PNP the policies and guidelines for the effective
implementation of this IRR.
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Section 45. Separability Clause

If any provision of this IRR or any part hereof is held invalid, the provision not otherwise
affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

Section 46. Effectivity

This IRR shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its publication in at least two (2)
national newspapers of general circulation and submission to the UP Law Center.

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