Fixing The Period Of Time Within Which Unlicensed Or Loose Firearms Must Be Surrendered Without The Holder Incurring Criminal Liability And For Other Purposes
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Fixing The Period Of Time Within Which Unlicensed Or Loose Firearms Must Be Surrendered Without The Holder Incurring Criminal Liability And For Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 1723
September 19, 1980
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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1723Surrender of Unlicensed or Loose Firearms
- Any person holding or possessing any firearm or ammunition not covered by license or permit may surrender the same to the Government within 3 months from the effectivity of this Decree without incurring criminal liability. (Section 1)
Licensing of Surrendered Firearms
- The holder or possessor of the surrendered firearms may apply to possess the same under license if:
a. He is qualified to possess a firearm in accordance with existing laws. (Section 2a)
b. The surrendered firearm is within the number, type and caliber authorized to be possessed by the applicant. (Section 2b)
Compensation for Surrendered Firearms
- A firearm which may not be possessed under license by the person who surrendered it may be applied for to be purchased/possessed by qualified individuals, firms or corporations. (Section 3)
- The payment shall accrue in favor of the holder/possessor who surrendered the firearm. (Section 3)
- Each firearm surrendered shall be assessed or evaluated in accordance with the cost of firearms lawfully acquired. (Section 3)
Effect on Previous Cases
- This Decree shall not affect cases involving violations of General Orders No. 6, as amended, in conjunction with Presidential Decree No. 9, and/or Sections 877 to 906, in relation to Section 2692, all of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended, which have already been disposed of by or are still pending before the police agencies or the courts or other proper offices of the government. (Section 4)
Rules and Regulations
- The Chief of Constabulary/Director General, Integrated National Police shall, with the approval of the Minister of National Defense, promulgate the rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Decree. (Section 5)
Effectivity
- This Decree takes effect upon approval. (Section 6)
Repealing Clause
- All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. (Section 7)
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Fixing The Period Of Time Within Which Unlicensed Or Loose Firearms Must Be Surrendered Without The Holder Incurring Criminal Liability And For Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 1723
•September 19, 1980
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1723
FIXING THE PERIOD OF TIME WITHIN WHICH UNLICENSED OR LOOSE FIREARMS MUST BE SURRENDERED WITHOUT THE HOLDER INCURRING CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, reports from the law enforcement agencies reveal that there are still plenty of loose or unauthorized firearms in the possession of individuals who desire to dispose of such firearms but are prevented by fear of getting caught, prosecuted and severely punished in accordance with existing firearms laws;
WHEREAS, said reports further reveal that these loose or unauthorized firearms fall into the hands of common criminal and other lawless elements, thereby retarding the Government's efforts toward the early restoration of peace and order which are vital to the process of normalization;
WHEREAS, experience has shown that at the onset of martial law, the Government succeeded in collecting more than half a million firearms from unauthorized holders through vigorous implementation of the firearm laws coupled with an effective policy of attraction, such as the dispensing with the prosecution of those who voluntarily...
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Amends
n/a
Amended by
n/a
Tags
Executive Issuances
Presidential Decrees
firearms
ammunition
unlicensed
loose
surrender
criminal liability
licensing
compensation
qualified individuals
firms
corporations
rules and regulations
implementation
repealing clause
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1723
FIXING THE PERIOD OF TIME WITHIN WHICH UNLICENSED OR LOOSE FIREARMS MUST BE SURRENDERED WITHOUT THE HOLDER INCURRING CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, reports from the law enforcement agencies reveal that there are still plenty of loose or unauthorized firearms in the possession of individuals who desire to dispose of such firearms but are prevented by fear of getting caught, prosecuted and severely punished in accordance with existing firearms laws;
WHEREAS, said reports further reveal that these loose or unauthorized firearms fall into the hands of common criminal and other lawless elements, thereby retarding the Government's efforts toward the early restoration of peace and order which are vital to the process of normalization;
WHEREAS, experience has shown that at the onset of martial law, the Government succeeded in collecting more than half a million firearms from unauthorized holders through vigorous implementation of the firearm laws coupled with an effective policy of attraction, such as the dispensing with the prosecution of those who voluntarily...
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