Policy on firearms and ammunition dealership

Prescribes procedures for issuance and renewal of licenses for firearms dealership, repair, and inventory.
Establishes control measures on the sale of firearms, ammunition, and related items.

License to Deal: Authority to buy, sell, and handle firearms and related items.
License to Repair: Authority to repair or upgrade firearms.
Indent License to Deal: Authority to import and sell for government agencies.
Authority to Import/Export: Official documents permitting import/export of firearms and related materials.
Accessories: Optional parts enhancing a firearm.
Refurbishment: Restoration of a firearm to original condition.
Major Firearms Parts: Frame, slide, barrel.
Conversion Kit: Assembly used to change caliber of a firearm.
Bodega Transfer: Transfer of firearms between dealers within federation storage.
Authority to Display: Authorization to display firearms commercially.
Mother License: Main license for a primary store.
Branch License: License for additional stores at different addresses.

Licenses valid for five years.
Renewals filed at FED-CSG, Camp Crame, not later than 90 days before expiration.
Operations must cease upon expiration unless renewal application is pending.
Singular license may cover multiple related business activities.
Branch licenses depend on the mother license.
Documentary requirements include location plans, security vault sketches, business registration, clearances, application forms, financial proof, and photographic evidence.
Application referral through local police directors to FED and PNP Chief.
Indentor applicants have fewer documentary requirements.
Renewal requires submission of various clearances, tax registrations, monthly transaction summaries, and inspection reports.

Import quantities based on previous three years’ highest importation less current stock.
Import authority valid for three years (one year for indentor items).
Items for demonstration must be returned or donated after use.
New models require sample approval by Firearm Classification Board.
Only main store allowed to import.
Importation for AFP, PNP, and law enforcement requires supporting documentation such as purchase orders and end-user certificates.

Ammunition sales restricted to licensed holders and government entities.
Permits to Purchase Ammunition (PPA) required for sales; quantity limits apply.
Branch dealers may store ammunition with replenishment subject to accountability.
Imported firearms and parts must be recorded and reported.
Purchase of firearm frames treated like purchasing complete firearms requiring compliance with SOP.
Ammunition components require purchase permits and must be sold to authorized entities only.
Display limits on primers and transport regulated.

Penalties include suspension or cancellation of licenses for offenses such as unauthorized sales, failure to maintain security, failures in reporting, and document fraud.
Six-month grace period for renewal before cancellation.
Six months allowed for disposition of stocks after cancellation.
Inspectorate Section to conduct enforcement and recommend penalties.
No renewal allowed if no sales were made during license validity.