Republic Act No. 10591

: The short title of Republic Act No. 10591 is the 'Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.'
: The policy of the State is to maintain peace and order, protect people against violence, and recognizes the right of qualified citizens to self-defense through the reasonable use of firearms.
: A firearm is any handheld or portable weapon designed to expel a projectile by means of expansive force of gases from burning gunpowder or combustion. The barrel, frame, or receiver is considered part of the firearm.
: Prision mayor in its medium period is imposed for unlawful acquisition or possession of a small arm.
: An imitation firearm used in the commission of a crime shall be considered a real firearm, and the offender shall be punished accordingly under the law.
: Grounds include commission of crimes involving firearms, conviction of crimes with penalties over six years, loss of firearm due to negligence, carrying firearm without proper permit, dismissal from government service, submission of falsified documents, non-compliance with reportorial requirements, or court order.
: Licenses must be renewed every 2 years, and firearm registration every 4 years. Failure to renew results in revocation of license and possible confiscation of firearms. Two failures to renew result in perpetual disqualification from applying for firearm licenses.