QuestionsQuestions (GENERAL ORDER NO. 22)
It limits the number, type, and caliber of licensed firearms held by private individuals and regulates the operation of gun clubs, aiming to restore peace and order without discouraging lawful target shooting.
A maximum of only one (1) low-powered rifle caliber .22 or shotgun not heavier than 12 gauge, and one (1) pistol or revolver not higher than caliber .38 (with specified exceptions).
Caliber .357 millimeter magnum, caliber .22 centerfire magnum, and any firearms later classified by the Chief of Constabulary as high-powered regardless of type, make, or caliber.
A maximum of only one (1) low-powered rifle caliber .22 or shotgun (not heavier than 12 gauge) and one (1) sidearm of any type or caliber.
Yes. For active AFP personnel, it allows one (1) sidearm of any type or caliber, subject to the order’s general rules on authorized firearms.
They must be deposited with the Firearms and Explosives Units, Headquarters Philippine Constabulary, or the nearest Constabulary Provincial Headquarters.
The Chief of Constabulary.
It constitutes a violation of the pertinent provisions of the cited General Orders and is penalized pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 9 (dated October 2, 1972).
All licensed firearms beyond the permitted number/type/caliber must be deposited with the specified Constabulary offices.
Yes. Members of gun clubs registered with the Philippine Constabulary may be allowed to possess/carry outside residence their duly licensed firearms of authorized types/calibers, and/or firearms loaned by the Philippine Constabulary for target shooting, under attached rules and regulations.
It authorizes a framework but specifically states compliance with the “Rules and Regulations for the Possession and Carrying of Firearms by Members of Gun Clubs,” attached and made integral to the order.
The shotgun must not be heavier than 12 gauge; and the rifle allowance is limited to low-powered .22 caliber.
No. The order expressly notes it is expedient not to discourage the development of target shooting as a wholesome sport.
No. The order limits the maximum to only one (1) pistol or revolver under license, subject to the caliber restrictions and exceptions.
General Order No. 22 was issued as a necessary measure pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 and the related general orders, and violations are penalized under Presidential Decree No. 9.