Purpose: peace and regulated target shooting
- The order limits firearms held by private individuals to help achieve the full objective of Proclamation No. 1081.
- The order also seeks not to discourage target shooting by allowing it to continue as a wholesome sport under regulation.
- The order regulates gun club operation and gun club members’ activities.
Firearms limits for private individuals
- Henceforth, each individual may hold under license a maximum of one (1) low-powered rifle caliber .22 or shotgun, not heavier than 12 gauge, and one (1) pistol or revolver, not higher than caliber .38.
- The .38 cap expressly excludes .357 millimeter magnum, .22 centerfire magnum, and any firearms that are or may later be classified by the Chief of Constabulary as high-powered, regardless of type, make, or caliber.
Firearms limits for active AFP personnel
- Officers and enlisted personnel in the active service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines may hold under license a maximum of one (1) low-powered rifle caliber .22 or shotgun not heavier than 12 gauge and one (1) sidearm of any type or caliber.
Excess firearms: mandatory deposit
- All licensed firearms in the possession or control of any individual that exceed the allowed number, type, and caliber under the order must be deposited with the Firearms and Explosives Units, Headquarters Philippine Constabulary or the nearest Constabulary Provincial Headquarters.
Gun club registration and authorized carry
- Members of gun clubs registered with the Philippine Constabulary may be allowed to possess/carry outside residence their duly licensed firearms that are of the type and caliber authorized in the order.
- Registered gun club members may also possess/carry firearms loaned by the Philippine Constabulary for target shooting purposes.
- The authorization for gun club members operates in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for the Possession and Carrying of Firearms by Members of Gun Clubs, which are attached and made an integral part of the order.
Prohibited conduct and penalties
- The keeping, possession, and/or carrying of any firearm not authorized by General Order No. 22 constitutes a violation of the pertinent provisions of the aforementioned General Orders.
- Violations are penalized pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 9 (October 2, 1972).
Implementation authority and regulations
- The Chief of Constabulary must prescribe regulations he may deem necessary for the effective implementation of the order.