LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 1264

: The Ministers of National Defense, Local Government, Finance, Trade and Industry, and Justice were directed to implement the Letter of Instruction.
: Toy firearms and explosives that are replicas in appearance, measurements, color, and parts as their genuine counterpart firearms and explosives, even if dissimilar in some aspects, are prohibited.
: They could mislead the public into believing they are genuine firearms, and have been used for illegal and/or criminal purposes, posing a threat to public safety and welfare.
: They are directed to confiscate all toy firearms and explosives as described, especially those displayed or used for illegal or criminal purposes.
: Yes, the Ministers of Finance, Trade and Industry, Local Government, and National Defense are instructed to issue necessary rules and regulations to implement the instructions.
: The text provided does not explicitly specify penalties, but it directs confiscation of prohibited items and enjoins strict compliance, which implies enforcement measures.
: It was signed on July 31, 1982, in the City of Manila.
: It emphasizes the mandatory nature of the order and the expectation that all concerned officials and the public must fully comply without exception.