Eligibility and Issuance Requirements
- Only government agents who are regular plantilla employees in law enforcement agencies and receiving regular compensation may be issued a Mission Letter/Order.
- Civilian agents may be issued such letters/orders only if they are part of a specific law enforcement, police, or intelligence project requiring firearms use.
- Such projects must be approved at the Police Regional Office level or equivalent in AFP, NBI, or higher command levels.
Carrying Firearms by LTO Law Enforcement Personnel
- LTO law enforcement members may carry issued firearms only while on duty and within their operational areas.
- Firearms must be returned to the property custodian after duty for safekeeping.
- Carrying firearms off-site requires a Mission Order specifying the time period and locations covered by the mission.
Manner of Carrying Firearms
- Firearms must be carried only while in proper uniform as a general rule.
- Sidearms must be holstered and securely attached to the belt when carried by uniformed personnel.
- Personnel without a holster and authorized civilian carriers must ensure firearms are concealed in a case or bag except when in actual use.
- Displaying firearms conspicuously or tucking them in the waist is strictly prohibited, whether in uniform or civilian clothes.
- Only firearms specifically described in the Mission Letter/Order may be carried.
Limitations and Prohibited Places for Carrying Firearms
- Firearms are prohibited in public drinking places, cabarets, public dance halls, amusement places, places of worship, malls, markets.
- Carrying firearms is forbidden during attendance at civic, political, and religious rallies and meetings.
Duration and Validity of Mission Letters/Orders
- The validity period of Mission Letters/Orders shall be sufficient to complete the mission but shall not exceed ten (10) days.
- Mission Letters/Orders issued by Regional Directors and Assistant Regional Directors are subject to approval and evaluation by the Assistant Secretary.
Undertaking by Bearer of Mission Letter/Order
- The bearer must sign an undertaking below the issuing authority's signature.
- This undertaking certifies that the bearer has read, understood, and agrees to strictly comply with the content and instructions of the Mission Letter/Order.
Enforcement and Compliance
- The guidelines are issued for strict compliance by all concerned personnel.
- The Assistant Secretary oversees approval and evaluation of Mission Letters/Orders issued at regional levels.