Conditions for Surrender and Immunity
- Persons possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives without proper licenses may surrender them to authorities within six months of the order without facing criminal charges.
- Immunity does not apply if the person carries the unlicensed items outside their residence without a written transport authority or commits any offense using the items during the six-month period.
Exclusion of Persons Already Charged or Convicted
- Individuals already arrested, charged, or convicted for illegal possession are disqualified from availing of the surrender benefits provided by this order.
Application for License Post-Surrender
- Persons surrendering firearms may apply for a license to possess the same firearm after surrender, provided they meet qualifications under existing laws and regulations.
Disposal of Non-Licenseable Firearms
- Firearms that cannot be licensed to the surrendering person may be sold to qualified buyers (individuals, firms, corporations).
- Sale proceeds shall be credited to the person who surrendered the firearm.
Rule-Making Authority
- The Chief of the Philippine Constabulary is empowered to issue rules and regulations necessary for implementing the provisions of this Executive Order.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order took effect immediately upon issuance on December 24, 1986.