EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 211

: Commissioned officer reserves of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, both on active duty or inactive status, may be authorized to possess firearms.
: The Chief of Constabulary has the authority to authorize reserve officers to possess firearms upon certification by The Adjutant General, Armed Forces of the Philippines.
: A certification from The Adjutant General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that the applicant is a commissioned officer in the Reserve Force and has had previous training or instruction in the handling of firearms and marksmanship.
: The following firearms may be authorized: one official sidearm (.45 caliber pistol) or a .30 caliber carbine or both; additional firearms of target model only; and souvenir firearms that must first be demilitarized with parts deposited with the Philippine Constabulary.
: Souvenir firearms must first be demilitarized, and any part removed in the process of demilitarization must be deposited with the Philippine Constabulary.
: Yes, firearms other than those authorized under Section 3 may be possessed under Regular License subject to the general requirements and policies governing regular licenses.
: Such firearms may be purchased by the Government or deposited with the Philippine Constabulary until the owner qualifies for or lawfully disposes of them.
: Executive Order No. 279, series of 1940, is hereby rescinded.
: This Executive Order took effect immediately on November 5, 1956.