5 BASIC FIREARMS SAFETY RULES

1. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FIREARM POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

2. TREAT ALL FIREARMS AS IF THEY WERE LOADED.

3. KEEP YOUR TRIGGER FINGER OUTSIDE THE GUARD AND OFF OF THE TRIGGER
UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE.
4. BE CERTAIN OF YOUR TARGET, YOUR LINE OF FIRE, AND WHAT LIES BEYOND
YOUR TARGET.
5. ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE EYE AND EAR PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING
AND MAINTAINING YOUR FIREARM.

These Rules shall be known and cited as the Implementing Rules and Regulations of
Republic Act No. 1059“Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act”.

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
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.”

 Definition of Terms

 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.

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

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;

3.9 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 weapon’s bolt is
operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech;

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;

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;

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 Indentor’s 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;

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;

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 –

 Barrel- A guns Barrel is the long metal tube, bored out to provide an exit path for the
discharging projectile
 Action: The action is the heart of the firearm—the moving parts that load and fire
the ammunition and eject the shells or cartridges
 Action: The action is the heart of the firearm—the moving parts that load and fire
the ammunition and eject the shells or cartridges
 Bore: Inside of the firearm barrel through which the projectile travels when fired
 Breech: Rear end of the barrel
 firing pin: A pin that strikes the primer of the cartridge, causing ignition
 receiver: Metal housing for the working parts of the action

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;

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;

RANGE COMMANDS and PROCEDURES.

ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE RANGE are to be given by the RANGE OFFICER in a LOUD CLEAR VOICE able
to be heard by all shooters. RANGE OFFICER has TOTAL CONTROL over range activities.

Range COMMANDS (can change due to shoot What to Do

discipline)
Range is Open and No-One is to go forward Range Officer inspects range, flags target frames
and targets are all placed before giving command.
NOBODY IS PERMITTED FORWARD OF THE FIRING
POINT
Firearms to the Line Pick up your firearm and move with it MUZZLE UP
pointed slightly down range. Take up position at
 the firing point.
Range is open to Shooting Place bolt in action (if applicable) and load
magazine
You may Commence Fire Those in completion Begin shooting and continue until the match or
ready for commands detail is completed.
Last Round Fire round in chamber. Stop shooting
immediately.

Cease Fire Open the actions UNLOAD remaining ammunition.

Range Officer will inspect each rifle and ensure

Actions Open and prepare for inspection clear (checking Chamber) action open (bolt
removed if instructed) and magazine empty.
CLEARED firearms can be removed from firing
point. The wording is “Clear to remove”
The Range is Closed and clear to go forward After this command HANDLING of FIREARMS is
Change Targets no handling of firearms NOT PERMITTED. No Magazines are to be loaded
Go forward to score, patch, and change or remove
targets.
 Five types of rifle

 Lever-Action Rifles. The lever action was one of the first designs associated with
rifles. ...
 Bolt-Action Rifles. Bolt-action rifles utilize a small metal handle that sticks out of
the right side of the weapon, just behind the chamber. ...
 Semi-Automatic Rifles. ...
 Pump-Action Rifles. ...
 Break-Action Rifles

Standards and Requisites for Issuance of and Obtaining a License to Own and
Possess Firearms

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.

 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);

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

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

SUPPLEMENTAL OPTIONS ON LTOPF REQUIREMENTS

2 COPIES APPLICATION FORM

NBI OR POLICE CLEARANCE

CITY OR MUNICIPAL POLICE CLEARANCE

NP CLEARANCE FROM PNP HEALTH SERVICE WITH OFFICIAL RECEIPT (OR)

DRUG TEST RESULT FROM PNP CRIME LABORATORY (CL) OR ACCREDITED DRUG TESTING CENTERS IN
AREAS WHERE THERE ARE NO PNP CL

NSO BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR ANY OF THE FF.

PASSPORT; OR

DFA CERTIFICATE OF FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP; OR

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE/CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FROM BID FOR DUAL CITIZENS; OR

BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY

CERTIFICATE OF GUN SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP SEMINAR ADMINISTERED BY THE
PNP OR ANY OF THE FF.

PNP REGISTERED AND AUTHORIZED GUN CLUBS; OR

CERTIFICATION FROM PNP HRDD FOR ACTIVE PNP PERSONNEL; OR

AUTHENTICATED COPY OF RETIREMENT ORDER FOR PNP AND AFP RETIREES; OR

CERTIFICATION FROM THE HEAD OF UNIT/OFFICE OF THE AFP AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCIES INDICATING THAT SAID APPLICANT WHO IS AN ORGANIC MEMBER OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
UNITS/OFFICES HAD UNDERGONE GUN SAFETY TRAINING/SEMINAR

PROOF OF BILLING IN THE NAME OF THE APPLICANT OR ANY OF THE FF.

PROOF OF BILLING IN THE NAME OF THE SPOUSE COUPLE WITH MARRIAGE CONTRACT; OR

BARANGAY CLEARANCE FOR LTOPF PURPOSE

ONE (1) VALID GOVERNMENT I.D

PROOF OF INCOME – ANY OF THE FF.

PAYSLIP; OR

INCOME TAX RETURN (ITR); OR

W2 FOR GOVERNMENT OR 2316 FORM FOR CIVILIAN; OR

CERTIFICATE OF PENSION; OR

BANK CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT; OR

LAND TITLE OR CERTIFICATION FROM BRGY. CHAIRMAN & COP FOR PROOF OF LIVELIHOOD (FOR
FARMERS ONLY); OR

OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY PROVE SOURCE OF INCOME

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
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.

License category

What firearms are applicable to a Category A firearms license (Maximum of two (2) firearms.)

 Air rifles.
 Rimfire rifles (other than self-loading).
  Shotguns (other than pump action, lever action or self-loading).
 Shotgun/rimfire combinations. All prohibited firearms are excluded from this license category

. Prohibited firearms are listed in Schedule 1 of the Firearms Act 1996

What firearms are applicable to a Category B firearms license (Maximum of five (5) firearms.)

 Muzzle-loading firearms (other than pistols).

 Centre-fire rifles (other than self-loading).
 Shotgun/centre-fire rifle combinations.
 Lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds.

All prohibited firearms are excluded from this license category. Prohibited firearms are listed in
Schedule 1 of the Firearms Act 1996.

What firearms are applicable to a Category C firearms license (Maximum of ten (10) firearms)

 Self-loading rimfire rifles with a magazine capacity of no more than 10 rounds.

 Self-loading shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds. *
 Pump action shotguns with a magazine capacity of no more than 5 rounds.

These firearms are prohibited except for limited purposes. Some firearms, specifically those adapted for
military purposes, are excluded under all circumstances from this license category.

What firearms are applicable to a Category D firearms license (Maximum of fifteen (15) firearms.)

 Self-loading centre-fire rifles.

 Self-loading rimfire rifles with a magazine capacity of more than 10 rounds.
 Self-loading shotguns with a magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds.
 Pump action shotguns with a magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds.
 Lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity of more than 5 rounds. *
 Any firearms to which a Category C license applies.

These firearms are prohibited except for official purposes. Some firearms, specifically those adapted for
military purposes, are excluded under all circumstances from this license category

What firearms are applicable to a Category H firearms license (More than fifteen (15) firearms.)

 Pistols (including blank fire pistols and air pistols).

Prohibited firearms are excluded from this license category. Prohibited pistols are not authorzed for
Sport/Target shooters.

n 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).

 REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Authority to Issue License

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.

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.

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,

Registration of Firearms

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.

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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

License to Possess Firearms Necessarily Includes Possession of Ammunition

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.

 Issuance of License to Manufacture and Deal in Firearms and Ammunition

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.

Authority to Issue License to Manufacture

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.

 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:

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);
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.

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.

License to Deal

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.

Requirements for Issuance of License to Deal

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) Dealer’s 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.

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:

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.

 Inspection and Inventory

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.
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.
 ACQUISITION, DEPOSIT OF FIREARMS, ABANDONED, DEMILITARIZED AND ANTIQUE
FIREARMS
Acquisition or Purchase and Sale of Firearms and Ammunition
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.

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.

Abandoned Firearms and Ammunition

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.

Death or Disability of the Licensee

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.

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.

Antique Firearms

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

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

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

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

ENAL PROVISIONS

Unlawful Acquisition or Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

a) The penalty of prison 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 prison 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;

se of Loose Firearm in the Commission of a Crime

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 prison mayor in its minimum
period punishable under the Revised Penal Code or other special laws of which he/she
is found guilty.

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 d’état, such violation shall be
absorbed as an element of the crime of rebellion or insurrection, or attempted coup
d’ etat.

Liability of Juridical Person

The penalty of prison mayor in its minimum to its prison 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.

Absence of Permit to Carry Outside of Residence

The penalty of prison correctional 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.

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.

Tampering, Obliteration or Alteration of firearms Identification

The penalty of prison correctional to prison 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.

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.

 Confiscation and Forfeiture

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

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.

 Liability for Planting Evidence

The penalty of prison 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.

Grounds for Revocation, Cancellation or Suspension of License or Permit

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;

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.

Failure to Notify Lost or Stolen Firearm or Light Weapon

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.

Illegal Transfer/ Registration of Firearms.

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.

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.

FINAL PROVISIONS

Firearms Repository

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.

Final Amnesty

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.

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.

. 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.

. 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.