Amendment on unlawful firearm possession penalties

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Act No. 3927: Amendment on unlawful firearm possession penalties

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment on unlawful firearm possession penalties

Law: Act No. 3927

Decision Date: Nov 28, 1932

Amendment to the Administrative Code in the Philippines imposes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for unlawful possession of firearms or ammunition, with provisions for seizure and forfeiture of these items.

Definition of Unlawful Possession

Possession must be in violation of specific provisions related to firearms and ammunition (Sections 877 to 906).
Unlawful possession includes both firearms and ammunition.

Penalties for Violation

Upon conviction, the offender may be:
- Fined not less than fifty pesos and not more than five hundred pesos.
- Imprisoned for a period of not less than one month and not more than six months.
- Subjected to both fine and imprisonment at the court’s discretion.

Seizure and Forfeiture of Firearms and Ammunition

In the discretion of the Governor-General:
- Firearms and ammunition found in unlawful possession may be seized.
- Upon proper legal proceedings, such items may be declared forfeited to the Insular Government.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on November 28, 1932.

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