QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 164)
It aims to facilitate the preparedness of Philippine gun club members for world shooting competition events (e.g., World Shoot 1999 in Cebu) by screening/choosing capable local talents and enabling regular, safe practice through duly authorized ranges and properly licensed firearms within specified calibers and limits.
The Philippine National Police (PNP).
Up to, but not to exceed, .45 caliber for pistols (sidearms).
Pistols: .45, .40, and .38 Super; Revolvers: .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum.
5.56 and 7.62 for semi-auto competition rifles.
Not more than 15 units of sidearms at any one time.
Not more than 6 units of rifles at any one time.
No more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition therefore (for the licensed firearms) at any one time.
No. Fully automatic models shall not be so licensed.
The member must possess none of the disqualifications provided by law.
By facilitating the establishment of gun clubs and by requiring licensing and practice using properly maintained shooting units at duly authorized shooting ranges.
The PNP shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the Executive Order.
All preceding circulars, letters-directive, and memoranda on the subject that are inconsistent with EO 164 are revoked and modified accordingly.
It shall take effect immediately.
Because the country’s entries must be properly prepared and competed among themselves so that the best performers represent and win top honors at the international event.
5.56 and 7.62 calibers.