Title
Amendment on unlawful firearm possession penalties
Law
Act No. 3927
Decision Date
Nov 28, 1932
Amendment to the Administrative Code in the Philippines imposes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for unlawful possession of firearms or ammunition, with provisions for seizure and forfeiture of these items.

Q&A (Act No. 3927)

Act No. 3927 amends Section 2692 of Act Numbered 2711, known as the Administrative Code.

The amendment concerns the unlawful possession of firearms or ammunition.

It amends Section 2692 of the Administrative Code.

Having possession of any firearm or ammunition in violation of any provision of sections 877 to 906 inclusive of the Administrative Code is considered unlawful.

Upon conviction, a person may be punished by a fine of not less than fifty pesos nor more than five hundred pesos, or by imprisonment for a period of not less than one month nor more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

Yes, all firearms and ammunition in the possession of any person convicted may be seized and, upon proper proceedings, may be declared forfeited to the Insular Government.

The Governor-General has the discretion to order the seizure and forfeiture.

The Act took effect upon its approval on November 28, 1932.

The fines range from a minimum of fifty pesos to a maximum of five hundred pesos.

Imprisonment can range from a minimum of one month to a maximum of six months.

These sections contain the provisions that define and regulate the possession of firearms and ammunition; violating any of these provisions constitutes unlawful possession under the amendment.


Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster, building context before diving into full texts. AI-powered analysis, always verify critical details.