Expanded Firearm Possession Rights for Filipino Citizens
- All Filipino citizens may now possess firearms of any type or caliber
- Exception: firearms classified as crew-served weapons (CSWs), light anti-tank weapons (LAWs), light machine guns (LMGs), recoilless rifles, bazookas, and similar heavy weapons are excluded
- Firearms must be test-fired for ballistics, stenciled, and properly licensed before possession
Regulation on Carrying Firearms Outside Residence
- Only uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officers and enlisted personnel, and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) agents may carry licensed firearms outside their residence while performing official duties
- All other licensed firearm holders must secure a Permit to Carry Firearms Outside of Residence (PTCFOR) to carry firearms outside their home
Implementation and Regulatory Authority
- The Philippine National Police is mandated to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Executive Order
Supersession of Conflicting Orders
- All prior orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly
Immediate Effectivity
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on February 24, 2000
This executive order amends and repeals previous regulations on firearm possession and carrying in the Philippines, liberalizing ownership rights for citizens while maintaining strict controls on carrying firearms outside residence. It clearly delineates the classes of persons authorized to carry firearms without additional permits and mandates licensing and ballistics testing. The PNP bears responsibility for issuing implementing guidelines to ensure public safety while acknowledging the heightened threats to peace and security requiring citizen participation.