NROI CONFERENCE

JOGIMA FARM & RESORT San Francisco, Bulacan

Republic Act No.10591

(of May 29, 2013)

otherwise known as the:

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.

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;

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.
3 kinds of Small Arms as defined;
1) Handgun is a firearm intended to be fired from
the hand, which includes:
a) Pistol
b) Revolver

2) Rifle
3) Shotgun

2 Kinds of Light Weapons are:

1) 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;

2) 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 antitank missile and rocket systems, portable launchers
of anti-aircraft missile systems, and mortars of a
caliber of less than 100MM;

Firearms That May Be Registered

Only Small Arms as defined may be registered by
qualified licensed citizen/s or licensed
juridical entities for ownership, possession and
concealed carry.
A light weapon as defined 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.

 Private individuals who are already licensed

holders for Class-A light weapons upon the
effectivity of this IRR shall not be deprived of
the lawful possession thereof, provided that
they continuously renew their licenses and
firearm registration.
Conversion of a registered Class-A light
weapon to small arm may be allowed by the
Chief, PNP through the FEO. Conversion shall
be done by the licensed gunsmith or authorized
manufacturer supervised by authorized
representative of the FEO and turn-over the
removed full automatic parts to FEO for final
disposition.

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
before the effectivity of this IRR.

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 the rules and regulations, in
which after called Licensed Citizen
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;

Residence of the Licensee - refers to the

place or places of abode of the licensed
citizen as indicated in his/her license;
Residence of the Firearm/s refers to the
location where the firearm/s shall be kept
and as indicated in the firearm registration
card;
Loose Firearm -refers to;

1. an unregistered firearm,
2. an obliterated or altered firearm,
3. firearm which has been lost or stolen,

4. illegally manufactured firearms,

5. registered firearms in the possession of an
individual other than the licensee and

6. those with revoked licenses in accordance

with the rules and regulations;
Major Parts or Components of a Firearm - refer
to;
1. barrel, 2. slide, 3. frame, 4. receiver,
5. Cylinder, 6. 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;

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; pins,
triggers, trigger bows, sights and the like
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;

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;
Gun Club - an organization with at least fifteen
(15) licensed citizens as members, duly
registered with and authorized by the FEO.
It may issue the required certification for LTOPF
that the applicant has passed a Gun Safety and
Responsible Gun Ownership Seminar provided
it is duly authorized;

Licensed Sports Shooter - refers to a licensed

citizen who actively participates in sports
shooting competition;

Application for sports shooters license or

antique firearm collectors license
may be done simultaneously with the
application for LTOPF.
Permit to Transport (PTT) Firearm -

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.

Permit to Carry Firearm Outside of Residence

(PTCFOR) or Place of Business
A licensed citizen whose life is under actual
threat or imminent danger may apply for the
issuance of a PTCFOR.
Licensed Sports shooter with approved and
existing PTCFOR need not secure PTT 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 if needed.

KINDS OF PERMIT TO CARRY FIREARM OUTSIDE RESIDENCE (PTCFOR)

CONCERN

STATUS

LEGAL
DOCUMENT

PTCFOR
WITH

FIREARM/S

PURPOSE

DURATION
/ VALIDITY

FEE

QUALIFIED
CITIZEN

CIVILIAN

PTCFOR

LTOPF,
FA REGS

PRIVATELY
OWNED FA

PERSONAL

1 YEAR

PTCFOR

QUALIFIED
CITIZEN

LICENSED
SPORTS
SHOOTER

PTC MAY
COVER 3
FA/ONE
TIME

LTOPF, FA
REGS,
PTT(1000)
RNDS

PRIVATELY
OWNED FA

SHOOTING,
PRACTICE,
COMPETITION,
PERSONAL

1 YEAR

1-PTCFOR
& PTT

ACTIVE
GOVT
EMPLOYEE

GOVT
EMPLOYEE

SPECIAL
PTCFOR

LTOPF, FA
REGS

PRIVATELY
OWNED FA

SPECIFIC LAW
ENFORCEMENT

PTCFOR
& PTT

CIVILIAN

SPECIAL
PTCFOR

LTOPF, FA
REGS

PRIVATELY
OWNED FA

GOVT PEACE
NEGOTIATING
PANEL

MR/ARE,
LO/MO, w/in
JURISDICTION
OF ISSUING
AUTHORITY

GOVT.
ISSUED FA

DURING ON
CIVILIAN
ATTIRE

1 YEAR

MINIMAL
ADMIN
FEE

QUALIFIED
CITIZEN
PNP, AFP,
& OTHER
LEA

ENFORCEMENT

AGENCIES

PTCFORLEA

GOVT
RETIREES,
RESERVIST,
SENIOR
CITIZEN

CIVILIAN

PTCFOR

LTOPF, FA
REGS

PRIVATELY
OWNED FA

PERSONAL

1 YEAR

CARD
ONLY

SPECIAL
PERMIT

PARENT/
GUARDIANS
LTOPF, FA
REGS &
CONSENT

PARENT/
GUARDIANS
FA

NATIONAL /
INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITION
ONLY

PER
EVENT
ONLY

MINOR
SPORTS
SHOOTER

MEMBER LAW

CIVILIAN

Standards and Requisites for Issuance of and

Obtaining a License to Own and Possess
Firearms (LTOPF)
In order to qualify and acquire a license to own and
possess a firearm (LTOPF) or firearms and
ammunition, the applicant must be:
a) a Filipino citizen; and/or those who are
considered with dual citizenship
b) at least twenty-one (21) years old
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.

Authority to Issue License

All government employees, retirees from the
government service and military reservists
shall have 50% discount on fees for
LTOPF and registration of firearms.

Senior Citizens, who are not active or retired

government employees, shall have 20%
discount on fees for LTOPF and registration
of firearms.

 Licenses Issued to Individuals

a) Type 1 license allows to own and possess a
maximum of two (2) registered firearms;
b) Type 2 license allows to own and possess a
maximum of five (5) registered firearms;
c) Type 3 license allows to own and possess a
maximum ten (10) registered firearms;
d) Type 4 license allows to own and possess a
maximum of fifteen (15) registered firearms; and
e) Type 5 license - allows who is a certified gun
collector, to own and possess more than fifteen
(15) registered firearms.

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.
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.

 Private individuals who are licensed holders of

Class-A light weapon must comply with the
inspection of vault or container secured by
lock and key as prerequisite license or
registration for approval.
Upgrading of LTOPF type, requirements;
a) Certification from FEO that the Licensee
is clear of any Derogatory Records;
b) Previous LTOPF;
c) Updated Registration of Firearms; and
d) Inspection Report (for upgrading Type 3 to
Type 5 License).

A licensed citizen may apply for the acquisition

of a barrel frame or cylinder provided that
he/she will register it as a firearm with the
registration fee of Php 500.00 which is valid
for four (4) years.
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.

 The license to individual or juridical entity, 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.
Only licensed Sports Shooters are allowed to
possess not more than 1000 rounds for each
registered firearm/s. He/She shall secure first
a sports shooters license before he/she be
allowed to possess ammunition more than the
prescribed quantity.

Renewal of Licenses and Registration

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.
The registration of the firearm shall be
renewed every four (4) years within six (6)
months before its expiration.
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.

PENAL PROVISIONS

a) The penalty of 8 years & one day to 10 years

imprisonment shall be imposed upon any
person who shall unlawfully acquire or
possess a small arm;
b) The penalty of 10 years & 1 day 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 10 years and 1 day to 12 years

imprisonment 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:

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 6years & 1 day to 8 years

imprisonment shall be imposed upon
any person who shall unlawfully acquire or
possess a major part of a small arm;
g) The penalty of 6years & 1 day to 8 years
imprisonment period shall be imposed upon
any person who shall unlawfully acquire or
possess ammunition for a small arm.
h) The penalty of 8 years & 1 day to 10 years
imprisonment 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 8 years & 1 day to 10 years

imprisonment shall be imposed upon any
person who shall unlawfully acquire or
possess ammunition for a Class-A light
weapon.
j) The penalty of 8 years & 1 day to 10 years
imprisonment 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 8 years & 1 day to 10 years
imprisonment shall be imposed upon any
person who shall unlawfully acquire or
possess ammunition for a Class-B light
weapon.

Absence of Permit to Carry Outside

of Residence
The penalty of 6 months & 1 day to 6 years
imprisonment 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 therefore.

Tampered, Obliterated or Altered Firearm refers to any firearm whose;

1. serial number or
2. other identification or

3. ballistic characteristics have

been intentionally tampered with,
4. obliterated or altered without authority
or
5. in order to conceal its source, identity
or ownership;

Tampering, Obliteration or Alteration

firearms Identification

of

The penalty of 6 months & 1 day to 6 years to

6 years & 1 day to 8 years imprisonment 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 in the commission

of a crime shall be considered a real firearm
as defined and the person who committed
the crime shall be punished in accordance
within this law:
The Chief, PNP or his/her authorized representative
may restore the LTOPF and registration of the
firearms on valid grounds. FEO shall create the
FLRRB (FEO License Revocation and
Restoration Board) which shall study, review,
validate and recommend the revocation,
cancellation, suspension or restoration of all
licenses, permits or registration.

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;
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;

 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 6 months & 1 day to 6 years
imprisonment 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 12 years
& 1 day to 20 years imprisonment shall imposed;
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 6 months & 1 day to 6 years
imprisonment.

RULE VI - FINAL PROVISIONS

Firearms Repository
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.

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Supreme Court TRO

Dated April 11
Retrains the PNP in doing the following;
1. Centralizing all firearms application and
renewals in Camp Crame and ordering PNP
to continue process and approve licensing
and renewals in all PNP Regional Offices.
2. Utilizing any courier services for the delivery
of Licenses.
3. Waiver for the inspection of Gun owners
residence and dwelling by PNP personnel.

Firearms Licenses and Permits Proposed Fees;

April 11, 2014 presented at PNP multi-purpose
hall 1:00 pm
LTOPF Type 1 License
LTOPF Type 1 License
LTOPF Type 1 License
LTOPF Type 1 License
LTOPF Type 1 License
License card
Registration & PTCFOR Card
Sports Shooter License
Antique Firearms Collector License

1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
200.00
200.00
1,000.00
2,000.00

Certified Gun Collector License

5,000.00

PTT
PTCFOR

20.00
6,000.00

Validation of Gun Safety Seminar

Carrying Addl Ammo for Sports Shooter

100.00

1,500.00

Juridical Long Regular Registration

200.00

Long Certificate (LGU)

200.00

Registration fees (Renewable every 4 years)

Small Arms per FA

1,600.00

Light Weapon per FA

4,000.00

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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.
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.

Please
refer to
your
notes

Renewal requirements for the License to Own

and Possess Firearms (LTOPF), the
following requirements shall be submitted:

Please
refer to
your
notes

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).

Renewal requirements for the Registration of

Firearm/s, the licensed citizen shall submit
the following requirements:

Please
refer to
your
notes

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.

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
The penalty of 12 years & 1 day to 20 years
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.

Please
refer to
your
notes

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.

RULE II

Sec 11. Registration of Firearms

A Licensed citizen or a licensed juridical
entity shall register his/her or its lawfully
acquired firearm/s with the FEO. 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 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.

Ownership of Firearms and Ammunition by a

Juridical Entity
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).

Ownership of Firearms by the National

Government
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.

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.

Section 18. Firearms for Use in Sports and

competitions
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.
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.

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.
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.

Renewal requirements for 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.

Renewal requirements for 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.

Renewal requirements for the Long Regular

Registration of PSAs, 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) Firearm Records Verification;
e) Clearances of Company Representative; and
f) License to Operate (SOSIA).

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Section 21. Acquisition or Purchase and Sale of

Firearms and Ammunition
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.

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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
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 a registered Class A Light
Weapon.

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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.

21.4
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).

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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
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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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

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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.
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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
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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.
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RULE VI
FINAL PROVISIONS
Sec 42. 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.
Annual Inventory report shall be submitted by
the entities to the FEO every last week of January
of the preceding year.
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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.

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.

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.

Members of the PNP, AFP and other Law

Enforcement Agencies must apply for a PTCFORLEA, in order to be authorized to carry the
corresponding government-issued firearm outside
of residence:
c) The PTCFOR-LEA shall be issued only by
the Chief, PNP through PTCFORSecretariat and shall be valid only for
one (1) year;
e) Should always be accompanied by the
corresponding Memorandum Receipt /
Acknowledgment Receipt of Equipment
(MR/ARE);

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.
The following guidelines regarding the manner
of carrying firearms shall be observed:
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;
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 P
TCFOR LEA shall be carried.

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

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.