New IRR for Airsofters @PI

[dmhikaru]

PNP CIRCULAR NO. 11

Revised Rules and regulations governing the manufacture, importation, exportation, sale, possession, carrying of airsoft rifles/pistols and operation of airsoft game sites and airsoft teams (December 04, 2007)

I. RERERENCES

a. Memo circular 08 entitled rules and regulations governing the manufacture, sale, Possession and Carrying of airsoft rifle/ pistol dated september 27, 2006
b. Implementing rules and regulations governing the manufacture, sale, possessio, and carrying of airrifles/pistols dated january 29, 1992;
c. Executive order no. 256 entitled "schedule of fees dated December 21, 1995"
d. Standard operating procedure number 13 entitled "Licensing of Firearms" dated October 2001
e. Memorandum circular number 99-009 entitled "Manufature and repair of firearms" dated March 16, 1999.
f. Memorandum circular number 07 entitled "recognition/operation of gun clubs" dated June 2006.

II. PURPOSE

This circular prescribes the rules and regulations governing the manufacture, dealership, importation, exportation, sale, possession, and carriage of airsoft rifles/ pistols and operation of airsoft teams and game sites


III. SCOPE

This circular shall apply to all natural and juridical persons who intend to manufacture, deal, import, export, sell, possess, and carry airsoft rifles/ pistols which has been classified as a special type of airgun. This circular also sets the provision for the establishment and operation of airsoft teams and game sites.


IV. DEFINITION OF AIRSOFT RIFLE/ PISTOL

Airsoft rifle/ pistol defined herein used includes battery operated, spring and gas type powered rifles/ pistols which discharge plastic or rubber pellets only as bullets or ammunition. This differs from replica as the latter does not fire plastic or rubber pellet.


V. RESTRICTION

Airsoft rifle/ pistol as herein classified as special type of air gun, shall be used in sporting activities such as war game simulation only. All airsoft rifle/ pistol shall not exceed 550 feet per second velocity using t .20 gram BB. Otherwise, and airsoft rifle/ pistol exceeding the prescribed limit shall not be eligible for registration.


VI. MANUFACTURE AND SALE

All natural and juridical persons who intend to manufacture or sell airsoft rifle/ pistol shall apply for a license to manufacture or license to deal airsoft rifles/ pistols under existing rules and regulations of the Philippine National Police thru Firearms and Explosives Division of the Civil Security Group as provided for under the provision of Revised Memorandum Circular Number 99-009.


VII. MARKINGS

Upon the one-time registration with the FED-CSG, PNP for those airsoft rifles/ pistols with no serial numbers, a barcode sticker bearing a permanently assigned unique serial number shall be affivxed on a conspicuous part of the airsoft rifle/ pistol. Said barcode sticker shall remain valid for the lifetime of the gun.

Those airsoft rifled/ pistols with existing serial numbers shall be registered using their individually affixed serial numbers.

Duplication of serial numbers and/or falsification of barcode stickers shall be deemed as a vaiolation of this Circular which shall result to the revocation of any airsoft license issued to the holder.

Airsoft riFles and pistols must be painted with bright red or orange color at the tip of the muzzle not less than 6.35 centimeters in length.


VIII. REGISTRATION

Any person who desires to possess airsoft rifle/ pistol shall file his application in accordance with PNP SOP Number 13 entitled "Licensing of Firearms" except that minimum age shall be 18 years of age for airsoft rifle/ pistol. The one time registration for airgun shall be applied to airsoft rifle/ pistol. In case of transfer of ownership to a qualified citizen the required procedure in the transfer of regular air gun shall apply. A licensed airsoft rifle/ pistol holder shall not transfer physical possession of his registered airsoft rifle/ pistol until the application for license to possess airsoft rifle/ pistol is approved by FED-CSG.


IX. TRANSPORT OF AIRSOFT RIFLE/ PISTOL

A permit to Tranpsort (PTT) airsoft rifle/ pistol shall be required for the transport of all airsoft rifles/ pistols from the place of residence to any game or exhibition site. Application for a permit to transport airsoft rifle/ pistol shall be filed at the FED-CSG for metro manila applicants and their respective municipal, city, provincial police offices or at FESAGS.

The permit to transort airsoft shall cover a maximum of five (5) airsoft units, whether rifles, pistols or a combination of both. The permit shall be valid nationwide for a period of one year except in areas where there is prevalence of crime and lawlessness.

While in transit, all airsoft rifles/ pistols shall be placed in secured bags or cases.


X. IMPORT AND EXPORT OF AIRSOFT.

Any person engaged or intending to engage in the import and export of airsoft rifles/ pistols shall first secure the corresponding import or export permit from the Philippine national police through the FED CSG prior to actual import and export of said items.


XI. AIRSOFT TEAMS

Airsoft teams shall seek accreditation with the FED-CSG. Each airsoft teams shall have a minimum of ten (10) registered owners of airsoft rifle/ pistol, a permanent address, a president, and shall abide by the Code of Conduct, Safety, and RuLes of Engagement for Games which shall be formulated by the Airsoft Association of the Philippines for airsoft players which shall be appliable and binding upon all, during games.


XII. AIRSOFT GAME SITES

Prior to the use of a particular area as airsoft game site, the operator or duly authorized person in charge of the proposed airsoft game site shall request in writing with the Chief of Police who has jurisdiction over the said area for the conduct of any war game, simulation, shooting copetition or exhibition or airsoft rifles/ pistols.


XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Existing manufacturers or dealers and present holders of airsoft rifle/ pistol shall have a grace period or six (6) months from date hereof to apply for manufacturer or dealers license and to present their airsoft rifle/ pistol to the Firearms Management Branch (FMB), Firearms and explosives division-Civil Security Group for testing, and payment of the corresponding fees.

All licensed dealers or airsoft rifle/ pistol shall secure the ncessary permits prior to the conduct of airsoft rifle/ pistol show or exhibition.


XIV. RECISSION CLAUSE

All rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby rescinded or modified accordingly.


XV. PENAL CLAUSE

Any violation of the above provisions shall be a ground for cancellation of the certificate of registration issued by the FED and confiscation of the item/s without prejudice to the filing of civil/criminal charges as the evidence warrants.


XVI. EFFECTIVITY

These rules and regulations shall take effect immediately.


(signed)
AVELINO RAZON, JR.
Police Director General
Chief, PNP.

[mcbong]

Mga Sir Tanong lang?Pwede ko ho bang dalhin ang Airsoft Gun ko going to P.I.(from japan)coz gusto ko maglaro sa Philippines,ano ba mga requirements as well here in japan,airport at sa Philippines?then pabalik uli rito sa Japan..thanks po sa mga mag-reply.

[Torch]

mcbong said:

Mga Sir Tanong lang?Pwede ko ho bang dalhin ang Airsoft Gun ko going to P.I.(from japan)coz gusto ko maglaro sa Philippines,ano ba mga requirements as well here in japan,airport at sa Philippines?then pabalik uli rito sa Japan..thanks po sa mga mag-reply.

3 words..

balik bayan box..

;D

[Torch]

pero yung pagbalik..

sa kasabihang..

"once you took it home.. never bring it back"

bawal magdala sa eroplano bro..

padala mo na lang sa door to door.. kalasin mo..

good luck

[Jzee]

bili kn lng ng acm na aeg bro sa pinas kung gus2 mo maglaro dun.. ;D wala pa yata isang lapad un or bumili kn lng ng 2nd hand sa mga gunrunner sa FAS para mas mkatipid ka kahit papaano tapos iwan mo nlang sa pinas pagbalik mo d2,kc isipin mo kung magkano 1 balikbayan box +1 tm aeg tapos di ka pa 100 % sure na di masisita ng BOC sa atin pagdating dun db..if ever nman na mkalusot sa customs di mo na rin madadala pabalik d2 khit ems kc tlagang bawal.ska kung gus2 mo nman ng legal e2 dapat mong gawin..pero dapat i ready mo wallet mo na may lapad para asikasuhin ka ,hehe! ;D

PNP CIRCULAR NO. 11
X. IMPORT AND EXPORT OF AIRSOFT.

Any person engaged or intending to engage in the import and export of airsoft rifles/ pistols shall first secure the corresponding import or export permit from the Philippine national police through the FED CSG prior to actual import and export of said items.

i hope naliwanagan ka khit papaano..

[mcbong]

Thank you,mga bosing,..he,he,therefore i conclude na malabo magdala ng beng-beng(not hand carry as baggage)going to P.I.then pabalik sa Japan?..once kase nagtanong ako personally sa Custom ng Japan (airport custom)sabi sa akin wala raw sa kanila problema ilabas ang Airsoft Gun kung dito binili sa Japan basta ilagay sa isang separate Gun Bag with tag (airsoft Gun)or case then pumunta sa Police station nearest where you reside at kumuha ng permit at ipakita sa Police or mag-iinspect ang unit para daw isulat yong model no,.etc,,,then pag-punta sa Airport (japan)ipakita sa Custom at i-diclare as airsoft Gun at ipakita rin daw yong resibo at manuals at wag daw kalimutan dalhin ang manuals,then ok lang daw?...What im thinking walang problema dito sa Japan malamang ay ang pag-dating sa P.I.(airport)is there anybody nakasubok na mag-dala ng airsoft Gun to P.I.then back to Japan?...hmmmm??maybe wala pa ne?....to think again risky nga..at baka lang ma-confiscate sa P.I.

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mcbong said:

Thank you,mga bosing,..he,he,therefore i conclude na malabo magdala ng beng-beng(not hand carry as baggage)going to P.I.then pabalik sa Japan?..once kase nagtanong ako personally sa Custom ng Japan (airport custom)sabi sa akin wala raw sa kanila problema ilabas ang Airsoft Gun kung dito binili sa Japan basta ilagay sa isang separate Gun Bag with tag (airsoft Gun)or case then pumunta sa Police station nearest where you reside at kumuha ng permit at ipakita sa Police or mag-iinspect ang unit para daw isulat yong model no,.etc,,,then pag-punta sa Airport (japan)ipakita sa Custom at i-diclare as airsoft Gun at ipakita rin daw yong resibo at manuals at wag daw kalimutan dalhin ang manuals,then ok lang daw?...What im thinking walang problema dito sa Japan malamang ay ang pag-dating sa P.I.(airport)is there anybody nakasubok na mag-dala ng airsoft Gun to P.I.then back to Japan?...hmmmm??maybe wala pa ne?....to think again risky nga..at baka lang ma-confiscate sa P.I.

yes risky ang magdala ng airsoft sa Pinas, pero kung may kakillala ka sa NAIA, much better or you can do the usual "IPIT" sa passport style... mga 1000 or 2000 yen uubra na yan sa customs... Ive brought a lot of airsoft na sa Pinas before, lahat went through with no hassle, chempo lang yan pag yung dala mo is puros boxes, ayun malamang kalkalin lahat ng customs ang dala mo... so be casual, just bags and hindi ka na kukulitin ng customs sa NAIA

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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE.PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
Senate Bill No. 20115
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR
EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Philippine Constitution ordained that the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy.

Under Republic Act No. 7349 or the Consumer Code of the Philippines, it provides that Filipinos must be protected against hazards to health and safety as well as protection against deceptive, unconscionable and unfair sales act and practices.
However, the proliferation of dangerous almost real-life gun replicas and toy guns are posing hazards to lives, safety and security'of the people. While these replicas or look-alike guns are meant as playthings for entertainment, our security is somehow compromised and endangered since they are often used by some
unscrupulous groups and individuals in perpetrating criminal acts such as hold-ups, kidnapping and similar felonies.
As such, this proposed measure seeks to regulate the manufacture and sale of gun replicas and toy guns which serve as a tool or paraphernalia for lawless elements of the society in the commission of crimes.

Immediate approval of this bill is hereby earnestly sought.

Signed by : Manny Villar

FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session
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SENATE
Senate Bill No. 2045
INTRODUCED BY SEN. MANNY VILLAR
AN ACT REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALES OF GUN REPLICAS, PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Tit/e. - This Act shall be known as the "Gun Replicas
Regulation Act".

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared as policy of the State to protect the general welfare of the people by regulating the manufacture and sale of gun replicas.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, a gun replica is any imitation or look-alike of any original gun or firearm which was manufactured, designed and produced since 1898, including, but not limited to toy guns, water guns, air soft guns, and similar guns firing non-metallic projectiles.

SEC. 4. Regulation of Gun Replicas. - It shall be unlawful for any person to produce, manufacture, sell, use, ship, transport, give or receive any gun replica unless such item contains, or has affixed to it a marking approved by the Department of Trade and Industry, as provided in Section 5 hereof.

SEC. 5. Distinctive Marking for Gun Replicas; Exception; Waiver,' Adjustment and Changes. - Except as provided in the immediately succeeding paragraph, each gun replica shall have as an integral part, permanently affixed, a blaze orange plug inserted in the barrel of such item. Such plug shall be recessed no more than six (6) millimeters from the muzzle end of the barrel of such replica.
The Department of Trade and Industry may provide for an alternative marking or device for any gun replica not capable of being marked and may waive the requirement of any such marking or device for any such item that will be used for sports, theatrical, movie or the television industry. The Department is likewise authorized to make adjustments and changes in the marking system provided for by this Section, after consultation with interested and concerned individuals or groups.

SEC. 6. Study of Criminal Misuse of Gun Replicas. -The Philippine National Police is authorized and directed to conduct a technical evaluation of the marking systems provided for in this Act to determine their effectiveness in police combat situations. The Chief of the Philippine National Police shall begin the study within three months after the effectivity of this Act.
The Philippine National Police is likewise authorized and directed to conduct a study of the criminal misuse of gun replicas including the analysis and statistics of police reports on such incidences and shall make a report of the incidences relative to marked and unmarked replicas.

SEC. 7. Penalties. - Any person or entity found to have violated the
provisions of this Act shall be liable to a fine of not less than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) or an imprisonment of not less than six (6) months, or both at the discretion of the court. All unmarked gun replicas shall be confiscated in favor of the government.

SEC. 8. lmplernenting Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Trade and Industry, in coordination with the Philippine National Police and other concerned government agencies, shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations within ninety days after the approval of this Act.

SEC. 9. Separability Clause. - If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 11. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. Approved.

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