Rules on Air Rifle/Pistol Manufacture and Sale

Cites several laws and executive orders including Republic Act No. 6975, Revised Administrative Code Sections 877, 883, 884, Executive Orders Nos. 70 and 712, PNP SOP No. 13, and PD No. 1866 regulations.

Air rifles/pistols .22 caliber and above classified as firearms.
Those below .22 caliber subject to testing to determine classification as firearm or toy.

Test and Classification Boards established at national, provincial, and Metrodiscom levels.
Testing involves firing pellets three times at 1/4 inch plywood from 10 feet.
Penetration through plywood classifies the air rifle/pistol as a firearm.
Non-penetration classifies it as a toy with a certificate issued.
Serial numbers assigned if not present, engraved on the air rifle/pistol.
Certificate must be kept by owner and displayed by manufacturers/dealers.

Manufacture of air rifles/pistols classified as firearms requires a license from the Chief, PNP.
Application must include corporate documents, business permits, location and detail plans, and clearances for the manager.
Applications in Metro Manila filed directly to FEO; provincial applications routed through appropriate directors.
Final approval by the President; issuance upon bond posting of P50,000.
License valid for one year, renewable.

Dealer's License required for dealing in air rifles/pistols classified as firearms, issued by Chief, PNP.
Application documents similar to manufacturing requirements.
Application processing similar to manufacturing but approval delegated to Chief, PNP.
Bond amount is P20,000.
License valid for one year, renewable.

Carrying air rifles/pistols classified as firearms outside residence prohibited except with Chief, PNP authorization in meritorious cases.
Subject to specific conditions and guidelines outlined in PNP Letter-Directive dated November 4, 1991.

Licensed manufacturers/dealers need not secure new licenses specifically for air rifles/pistols.
Six-month grace period for existing owners to present air rifles/pistols for classification and secure necessary licenses or certificates.
Submission of samples by manufacturers/dealers for classification mandatory.
Certification for toys must be conspicuously displayed.
Licensed firearms fees and fines also apply to air rifles/pistols classified as firearms.
Existing firearms laws apply fully to air rifles/pistols classified as firearms.
Toy-classified air rifles/pistols exempt from licensing.

All conflicting rules, regulations, or policies are rescinded or modified accordingly.