Scope of Firearm License Prohibition
- General Orders No. 6 and 7 prohibit all inhabitants from possessing firearms without legally issued licenses.
- Carrying firearms outside the residence of licensed holders was also prohibited.
- The orders did not initially exempt officials involved in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Exemptions for Department of Justice Officials
- Specific exceptions were recognized for certain Department of Justice officials engaged in enforcement of law and order and criminal justice administration.
- The exemptions were necessary to enable these officials to carry firearms outside their residences for effective performance of duties.
Authorization for National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Agents
- NBI agents were explicitly authorized to carry firearms outside their residences.
- This authorization applies only when agents are performing actual official missions or duties.
Firearm Carrying Permissions for Bureau of Prisons and Jail Guards
- Guards of the Bureau of Prisons and of provincial and city jails may carry their licensed firearms only:
- Within the premises of the prison or jail where they are on duty.
- While escorting prisoners to provincial/city fiscal offices, military tribunals, or civil courts.
- During the return from such escort duty.
Regulatory Authority of the Chief of the Constabulary
- The Chief of the Constabulary is empowered to prescribe necessary regulations for the effective implementation of these firearm carrying orders.
- This ensures administrative control and compliance with the provisions of this order.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The order was issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos as Commander-in-Chief, relying on Proclamation No. 1081 and previous related General Orders.
- It took effect on September 30, 1972, in Manila, formalizing the firearm carrying restrictions and exemptions during martial law.