QuestionsQuestions (PNP PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2011-005)
To clarify certain provisions of PNP MC 2010-008 on rationalized firearms possession/bearing/carrying outside residence, maintaining stricter controls while ensuring the performance of duties of PNP/AFP/other law enforcement personnel is not hindered.
Secure necessary authority to possess firearms from the Chief, PNP; then obtain a permit to purchase; and subsequently obtain licensing of the procured firearm.
The PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO).
It is valid and effective until its expiration date unless sooner revoked or cancelled.
A Permit to Carry Firearm Outside of Residence (PTCFOR), and/or Mission Order (MO) or Letter Order (LO) depending on the situation.
The validated neuro-psychiatric report, drug test result, complete background investigation, and certificate of attendance to a gun safety seminar are reaffirmed. Neuro-psychiatric evaluation: PNP Health Service NP personnel and PNP-accredited NP testing centers/evaluators; drug test: PNP Crime Laboratory; gun safety seminar: PNP; documentary validation: HS and FEO; background investigation: jointly by local police units and national PNP units/offices.
Validation of results/certifications by PNP Health Service (HS) and FEO, through guidelines establishing an effective and efficient validation system.
All licensed firearms must be test-fired for ballistics and their make/caliber/serial number stenciled by the PNP Crime Laboratory (CL) every four (4) years.
They are required to have safety deposit boxes and/or storage in their residences for safekeeping their firearms.
All persons are prohibited from carrying their firearms outside residence unless they meet the conditions and hold the required permits/orders.
He must be a holder of a PTCFOR and may carry only one (1) short firearm covered with PTCFOR at any one time; carrying outside residence is otherwise prohibited.
They may carry them while in official duties subject to having a computerized firearms license card and PTCFOR, and having an MO/LO issued by duly constituted authorities.
President and Vice President; Justices of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; Judges of lower courts; Cabinet Secretaries; Senators and Representatives; and PNP/AFP, NBI, PCG, PDEA, and other LEA members.
Display is prohibited; the firearm must always be concealed; and the firearm must be secured inside a vehicle or motorcycle compartment.
(a) Absolutely prohibited; once apprehended, results in cancellation of the license. (b) Bringing to prohibited places results in cancellation of the license, and the cancelled license automatically invalidates the corresponding PTCFOR.