Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2010-008)
The main objective is to provide rationalized policies on the possession, bearing, and carrying of firearms outside of residence in the Philippines.
Filipino citizens who file the necessary applications for licenses for firearms not classified as crew-served weapons, light anti-tank weapons, light machine guns, anti-tank recoilless rifles, bazookas, and similar weapons.
A validated neuro-psychiatric evaluation report, drug test result, and certificate of attendance to a gun safety seminar as per PNP SOP No. 13, conducted and validated by PNP-accredited entities.
Every four (4) years.
All lawful holders of firearms are prohibited from carrying their firearms outside of residence unless they have a valid Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR).
Only one (1) short firearm covered with a PTCFOR can be carried at any one time outside of residence.
When in agency-prescribed uniform with MO/LO from authorities, carrying a computerized firearms license card, and while performing official duties and functions.
Yes, firearms are prohibited in places of worship, public drinking and amusement places, and all other commercial or public establishments.
It is absolutely prohibited and results in the cancellation of the license; habitual offenders may be temporarily or permanently disqualified from possessing or carrying firearms.
The President and Vice President, Justices of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, judges of lower courts, cabinet secretaries, senators and representatives, and members of PNP, AFP, NBI, PCG, PDEA, and other LEAs.
The PNP shall advocate for establishing gun-free zones in critical areas like school zones, places of worship, commercial and business districts, with strict no firearms rules except for law enforcement officers on official duty in uniform.
The license and the corresponding Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR).
No, the PTCFOR is non-transferable.
An expired, revoked, cancelled, or nullified firearms license automatically invalidates the corresponding PTCFOR.