What is RA 10591?
An act providing for a comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition and providing penalties
for violations thereof.
This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act”.
FIREARMS
v handheld or portable weapon
v small arm or light weapon
v designed to expel a bullet, shot, slug, missile or any projectile
v discharged by means of expansive force of gases from burning gunpowder or
other form of combustion
CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIREARMS
a. SMALL ARMS
v Pistol
v Revolver
b. LIGHT WEAPONS
v Class-A Light weapons
v Class-B Light weapons
Standards and Requisites for Issuance and Obtaining a License to Own and Possess Firearms
v Filipino citizen at least twenty-one (21) years old
v has filed an Income Tax Return (ITR)
v has not been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.
v has passed the psychiatric test
v has passed the drug test
v has passed a gun safety seminar
v must present a police clearance
v has not been convicted or is currently an accused in a pending criminal case
Who are qualified to apply for Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence or place of
business?
Those persons whose life is under actual threat or his/her life is in imminent danger due to the
nature of his/her profession, occupation or business.
The following professionals are considered to be in imminent danger due to the nature of their
profession, occupation or business:
v Members of the Philippine Bar
v Certified Public Accountants
v Accredited Media Practitioners
v Cashiers, Bank Tellers
v Priests, Ministers, Rabbi, Imams
v Physicians and Nurses
v Engineers and
v Businessmen
TYPE OF LICENSES
v Type 1 license
v Type 2 license
v Type 3 license
v Type 4 license
v Type 5 license
Firearms That May Be Registered
v Only small arms for licensed citizens or licensed juridical entities.
v Light weapon shall be lawfully acquired or possessed exclusively by the AFP, the PNP and
other law enforcement agencies.
Registration of Firearms
In accordance with the type of license.
License to Possess Ammunition Necessarily Included
Shall include the license to possess ammunition with a maximum of fifty (50) rounds.
Renewal of Licenses and Registration
v Licenses to possess a firearm shall be renewed every two (2) years.
v Legistration of the firearm shall be renewed every four (4) years.
Death or Disability of Licensee
Firearms or ammunition shall be delivered to the FEO of the PNP.
Final Amnesty
Persons in possession of unregistered firearms and holders of expired license or unregistered
firearms shall register and renew the same through the Final General Amnesty within six (6)
months from the promulgation of the implementing rules and regulations of this Act.
GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION, CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1. Commission of a crime or offense
2. Conviction on a crime involving moral turpitude
3. Loss of the firearm, ammunition, or any parts
4. Carrying of the firearm, ammunition outside of residence or workplace without, the proper
permit to carry.
5. Carrying of the firearm, ammunition, or major parts thereof in prohibited places.
6. Dismissal from the service in case of government official and employee.
7. Commission of any of the acts penalized under Republic Act No. 9165.
8. Submission of falsified documents
9. Noncompliance of reportorial requirements.
10. By virtue of a court order.
PUNISHABLE ACTS AND PENALTIES
v Unlawful Acquisition or Possession of Firearms and Ammunition. (Section 28)
