Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4)
Republic Act No. 4 is an act that amends Section 2692 of the Revised Administrative Code, prescribing penalties for unlawful manufacture, dealing in, acquisition, disposition, or possession of firearms, ammunition, or implements used in their manufacture, and provides conditions under which firearms may be surrendered without criminal liability.
Manufacture, dealing in, acquisition, disposition, or possession of firearms, its parts, ammunition, or implements intended for manufacture of such firearms or ammunition in violation of applicable laws.
The minimum imprisonment is one year and one day.
The imprisonment period shall be not less than five years and not more than ten years.
Yes, a fine ranging from not less than one thousand pesos to not more than five thousand pesos may be imposed along with imprisonment.
The prohibited articles shall be forfeited to the Philippine Government.
Possession of instruments directly useful in manufacturing firearms or ammunition by persons whose business does not involve such implements is considered prima facie evidence that the instruments are intended for unlawful manufacture.
Yes, a person may surrender prohibited firearms to an authorized officer within a period designated by the President without incurring criminal liability, provided certain conditions are met.
Persons without the requisite license who use such firearms (except in self-defense) or carry them except for surrender purposes during the surrender period are not exempted from liability.
No, it does not affect any case pending in court on the date of the law’s passage for violations of Section 2692.
The President may authorize government officers or agencies to issue temporary licenses for firearms surrendered, valid for periods not exceeding three months at a time.
It took effect upon its approval on July 19, 1946.