QuestionsQuestions (FED PNP CIRCULAR NO. 14)
It prescribes rules for the conduct of sanctioned high-powered rifle matches, authorization/accreditation of shooting ranges, equipment requirements, range etiquette, storage rules, and issuance/transport of transport permits for rifle competitions involving legitimate high-powered rifle holders using licensed rifles in PNP-accredited ranges.
Only match officials who are active members of the National Range Officers Institute (NROI) are allowed to officiate a PPSA sanctioned match.
Matches must be conducted in compliance with the latest International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) rules.
Shooting ranges must be accredited by the Firearms and Explosives Division (FED) of the Civil Security Group, PNP.
It may have only one bay not less than ten (10) meters in width and thirty (30) meters in length.
The range location must not be less than 1000 meters from the national highway or any main road, and the distance from the nearest residential house must be commensurate with safety from fired bullets or accidental firing.
Pits: 8 feet depth, 5 feet width, and length same as target wall. Bunkers: must be constructed in a manner impenetrable by high powered rifles or assault weapons.
An artificial backstop must be constructed of concrete materials, at least 15 feet in height, at least 5 feet in thickness (or as appropriate). Baffles should be installed when residential/commercial structures are visible in the firing line.
The target wall must be in front of a hill or mountain if possible, and must be constructed so it can stop bullets of any caliber, with specifications at least the same as the backstop.
Transfer of target ranges and construction of new ones may be made only upon approval by the Chief, Philippine National Police.
Only duly licensed semi-automatic and manual action rifles are allowed. Fully automatic rifles and rifles capable of firing bullets in burst or more than one bullet with a single pull of the trigger are prohibited.
Barrel length minimum: 14.5 inches measured from the base of the barrel to the tip (not including the flash suppressor). Maximum rifle caliber: 7.62 mm. Only standard ammunition is allowed; armor-piercing and tracer ammunition are prohibited.
Rifles must be cased while on range premises except at the firing line, and competitors must immediately case the rifle when leaving the stage. Visiting competitors must deposit rifles at the firing range or appointed armory for safe keeping. Rifles are not allowed to be brought to hotels or inns. Rifles must be kept in safe and secured place (e.g., metal vaults) at the given address of the licensee when not used in competitions. Unloading/loading or safety areas should be incorporated in range design.
Only the FED is authorized to issue PTTs for rifle competitions, based on PPSA match schedules. No PTT may be issued without endorsement of the PPSA President or representative. PTTs are valid two (2) days prior, during the competition, and two (2) days after; and a maximum of 500 rounds of ammunition shall be allowed.
Members issued PTTs are required to participate in the match indicated. PTTs must be checked against match results to ensure actual participation.
They shall be denied further issuance of PTTs.
Rifles must be transported in locked rifle cases away from plain view and separate from ammunition. Rifles must not be carried by individuals on commercial flights or commercial ships for inter-island travel. For inter-island matches, rifles should be sent by cargo for FED-authorized personnel only.
Any violation constitutes a ground for denial of individual rifle holders to join future matches and, if warranted, shall be penalized in accordance with special laws and other related laws.