Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 211)
Commissioned officer reserves of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, both on active duty and inactive status, may be authorized to possess firearms.
The Chief of Constabulary is authorized to grant possession of firearms under special permits to qualified Reserve Officers upon proper certification and discretion.
The applicant must be certified by The Adjutant General, Armed Forces of the Philippines, as a commissioned officer in the Reserve Force who has had prior training or instruction in firearms handling and marksmanship.
The authorized firearms include: (a) one official sidearm (.45 caliber pistol) or a .30 caliber carbine or both, at the discretion of the Chief of Constabulary; (b) additional firearms of target model only; and (c) souvenir firearms provided they are first demilitarized and parts removed are deposited with the Philippine Constabulary.
Souvenir firearms must be demilitarized, and any parts removed in the demilitarization process must be deposited with the Philippine Constabulary.
Yes, firearms other than those authorized under the Special Permit may be possessed under a 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 lawful possession or disposes of them lawfully.
Executive Order No. 279, series of 1940, was rescinded.
It took effect immediately upon its issuance on November 5, 1956.