EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 712

: An air rifle/pistol is considered a firearm if it is not of small caliber and limited range used as toys; the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary shall prescribe the criteria to determine this classification.
: The Chief, Philippine Constabulary has the authority to prescribe the criteria for determining whether an air rifle/pistol is a firearm or a toy.
: The licensing requirements for the manufacture, sale, possession, and dealership in firearms as stated in the Revised Administrative Code apply to air rifles/pistols considered as firearms.
: The Chief, Philippine Constabulary is delegated the authority to act dispositively on all such applications regardless of whether the air rifles/pistols are considered firearms or toys.
: The Minister of National Defense must approve the rules and regulations prescribed by the Chief, Philippine Constabulary to implement the order.
: Yes, it repeals or amends any provisions of previous executive orders that are inconsistent with it.
: The order took effect immediately upon its signing on July 28, 1981.
: The order addresses concerns that certain types of air rifles/pistols could cause death or permanent maiming and can be used as criminal tools, posing a grave menace to society and peace and order.