Further Extending the Effectivity of Presidential Decree Numbered Seventeen Hundred Forty-Five Dated November 20, 1980, as Amended By Presidential Decree Numbered Seventeen Hundred Forty-Seven, Dated December 4, 1980, Executive Order Numbered Six Hundred Ninety, Dated May 11, 1981 and Executive Order Numbered Seven Hundred Fifty Eight, Dated December 31, 1981

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 861

Extension of Surrender Period for Unlicensed Firearms, Ammunition, and Explosives
- Extends the effectivity of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, which provides for the surrender of unlicensed or loose firearms, ammunition, or explosives without incurring criminal liability. (Section 1)
- The surrender period, along with the privileges of applying for a license or selling to qualified entities/individuals, is extended until December 31, 1983. (Section 1)
- Cites the following as legal basis:
  - Sections 3, 4, and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1747, Executive Order No. 690, and Executive Order No. 758. (Whereas clauses)
  - These sections allowed for the surrender of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, or explosives without criminal liability, and the privilege of applying for a license or selling to qualified entities/individuals.
- Mentions that from February 1, 1981, to December 9, 1982, 12,389 loose firearms were registered and licensed under the previous decree. (Whereas clause)
- Cites the government's intent to minimize or eradicate possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and explosives, and to legitimize possession by law-abiding citizens. (Whereas clause)
- All rules and regulations for implementing the previous decree will apply to this extension. (Section 2)
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Section 3)