Firearms Carrying Outside Residence Regulation

Prohibits all persons from carrying firearms outside of their residence unless falling under specified exceptions.

Peace officers or persons duty-bound to preserve peace and order.
Military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Guards employed by the Bureau of Prisons.
Provincial governors, lieutenant governors, provincial treasurers, city and municipal mayors.
Guards of provincial prisoners and jails.
These officials and public servants must be carrying firearms strictly in the performance of their official duties.

The Chief of Constabulary may grant permits to carry firearms outside residence upon proper application and justification.

Merchants, cashiers, and disbursing officers traveling with large sums of money related to specific official duties.
Security guards of licensed security agencies, private firms, government agencies, or corporations—during travel between office or armory and place of duty.
Government employees enforcing specific laws while actively performing their duties.
Military personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces when on duty and off-base.
Sportsmen with valid hunting licenses during hunting activities.
Members of gun clubs during target practice or competitions.
Other persons with compelling reasons as approved by the Chief of Constabulary.

Carrying firearms outside residence is a condition expressly included in the firearm license.
Non-compliance may result in revocation or cancellation of the license.

Firearms carried outside without a special permit shall be confiscated by apprehending officers.
Confiscated firearms must be turned over to the nearest Philippine Constabulary (PC) unit.
Weapons shall be held until the owner shows cause why the license should not be revoked.

All previous Executive Orders, administrative orders, or directives inconsistent with this order are rescinded.
The Executive Order takes immediate effect from issuance.

Balances personal firearm ownership rights against public safety concerns.
Establishes a strict regulatory framework with clear exceptions.
Empowers law enforcement to ensure compliance through permit issuance and enforcement.
Provides administrative safeguards and penalties to uphold the law’s objectives.