Академический Документы
Профессиональный Документы
Культура Документы
Passage by Congress:
Feb. 4, 2013 and Feb. 5, 2013 by the Senate andHouse
of Representatives, respectively
Approval by the President:
May 29, 2013
Declaration of policy :
Recognizes the right of qualified citizens to self-defense
following are considered to be in imminent danger due to the nature of their profession,
occupation or business: lawyers, CPAs, media practitioners, cashiers, bank tellers, priests,
ministers, rabbi, imams, physicians and nurses, engineers and businessmen.
PNP Chief formulates the IRR within 120 days after effectivity of the law
Authority to import:
A
document issued by the Chief of the PNP authorizing the importation of firearms, or their
parts, ammunition and other components.
Authorized dealer:
Any
person, legal entity, corporation, partnership or business entity duly licensed by the FEO.
Authorized manufacturer:
Any
Confiscated firearm:
A firearm that is taken into custody by the PNP, National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine Drug
which are licensed to own and possess firearms in accordance with this Act.
What may be licensed by qualified citizens or licensed juridical entities:
Only small arms.
amnesty, without making anydelinquent paymentand facing a penalty. Private individuals who
already have licenses to possess Class A light weapons shall not be deprived of the privilege to
continue possessing the same and renewing the license.
Possession of ammunition:
License to possess up to 50 rounds for each registered firearm