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New gun law takes effect this month; Republic Act No. 10591 Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
Topic Started: Jan 12 2014, 05:51 PM (1,694 Views)
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MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) -- Licensed and prospective gun owners, beware!

Republic Act No. 10591, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act passed by Congress and signed by President Benigno S. Aquino III last year, will be implemented starting this month.

This was announced by the Philippine National Police during a forum held at Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City over the weekend.

Director General Alan Purisima, PNP chief, has approved the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) of the new firearms law.

The PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) headed by Chief Supt. Louie T. Oppus is spearheading a massive national awareness campaign on the implementation of R.A. 10591, particularly to the 1,704,000 licensed gun owners as of Dec. 31, 2013, and prospective applicants who are qualified to possess licensed firearms.

Oppus said that the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act was approved “not to make life miserable but make it right,” particularly for licensed gun owners.

During the forum, it was emphasized that owning a licensed firearm is not a right but a privilege granted by the State to qualified individuals.

Oppus likened the new gun law to a driver’s license.

Those who apply for a license to own a gun must appear personally at the FEO, he said, adding that this also holds true for those who will renew their license.

Oppus cautioned all licensed gun holders who would renew their license that before going to the firearms’ office, applicants must complete all the requirements, otherwise non-compliance of even one requirement means disapproval of their application.

Under the new procedure, practically all applications will be done electronically with “less human interference to cut corruption,” Oppus stressed.

He vowed to wipe out any corrupt practices because in corruption “it takes two to tango.”

Oppus appealed for cooperation from the public, saying that in the new system, it is “transparency-based approach.”

Before one will be granted a license to possess a firearm, the requirements are as follow:

* A written application to own and possess firearm/s.

* Clearances issued by the Regional Trial Court (RTC) and Municipal/Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) or Sandiganbayan.

* Neuro-psychiatric clearances by PNP Crime Laboratory.

* Gun safety and responsible gun ownership seminar certificate.

* National Police clearance for new licensee.

* National Statistics Office Certificate for new licensee.

* Proof of latest billings.

* At least two valid IDs (one government issued ID).

* Income Tax Return (ITR), certificate of employment, business permit or any appropriate document as proof of income (for professionals and businessmen).

* For government employee (copy of appointment order, oath of office).

* For military reservists (clearance from the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist Affairs (J9).

* For Overseas Filipino Workers (certificate of employment).

* Retired government employee (retirement order or appropriate document).

Section 11 of R.A. 10591 says that a certificate of registration of the firearm shall be issued upon payment of reasonable fees while Section 19 provides that all types of licenses to possess a firearm shall be renewed every two years because "failure to renew the license on or before the date of its expiration shall cause the revocation of the license and of the registration of the firearm under said licensee."

It further states that registration of the firearm is every four years and failure shall mean confiscation or forfeiture of the gun in favor of the government while failure to comply in two successions will result in the perpetual disqualification from applying a license.

Upon the death of the license holder, the next of kin must deliver it to the FEO for safekeeping. Failure to do so will mean the possessor is liable for illegal possession of firearm.

The law also provides grounds for revocation, cancellation or suspension of license or permit to carry outside of residence, and in case of a lost firearm, FEO must be notified properly, and failure to comply will be fined P10,000.

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

Other PNP officials who participated during the forum were Police Director Gil Meneses of the Civil Security Group (CSG) and Police Chief Supt. Noel Vargas. (PNA)
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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid&nid=1&rid=604245

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WOW!!! How come there are too many requirements in obtaining a Gun License? We all know the more requirements being implemented, the less gun owners willing to have their guns licenced. They should have trimmed down the requirements. Clearances issued by the Regional Trial Court

(RTC) and Municipal/Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) or Sandiganbayan.
Neuro-psychiatric clearances by PNP Crime Laboratory.
Gun safety and responsible gun ownership seminar certificate.
National Police clearance for new licensee.
National Statistics Office Certificate for new licensee

Can these 5 requirements bond together and be as 1 certificate/requirement only? They are almost all of the same thing!
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AFAIK, when getting the RTC clearance you have to acquire the following pre-requisites:

1) Barangay Clearance
2) Local Police Clearance
3) Mayor's Office Clearance
4) Municipal Trial Court Clearance

Before the RTC gives you their clearance. :armyskeptic:
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AFAIK, when getting the RTC clearance you have to acquire the following pre-requisites:

1) Barangay Clearance
2) Local Police Clearance
3) Mayor's Office Clearance
4) Municipal Trial Court Clearance

Before the RTC gives you their clearance. :armyskeptic:
Now it turns out have more forms to fill up for just one requirement. More complications. :headbang:
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more licenced firearms will become unlicenced/loose firerms if they will not trim down these requirements...
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i feel a party in power inspired protocol to disarmm both legitimate citizens and the political opposition.... the party in power has yet to successfully negotiate similar terms with the milf and even then a lot of people know how it will turn out - an exception from what the party in power pushes for in the ncr..
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