Providing For A New Period For the Application of Executive Order No. 107 Dated December 24, 1986

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 222 July 15, 1987

PROVIDING FOR A NEW PERIOD FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 107 DATED DECEMBER 24, 1986

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 107 dated December 24, 1986 provides for the surrender of unlicensed or loose firearms, ammunition or explosives without incurring criminal liability therefor, with the privilege of applying for a license to possess the same if qualified, and if not, to sell the same to qualified entities or individuals;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforestated Executive Order, the surrender of loose firearms, ammunition or explosives with the accompanying privilege ceased to be effective six (6) months after the effectivity of the Executive Order;

WHEREAS, there are numerous request for the extension of the effectivity of this aforementioned Executive Order so that they may avail of the beneficial provisions thereof;

WHEREAS, the government is intent on minimizing, if not eradicating possession of loose or unlicensed firearms, ammunition and explosives and legitimizing possession thereof to law-abiding citizens of the country;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON...

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Extension of Executive Order No. 107 on Surrender of Unlicensed Firearms, Ammunition, and Explosives

- Holders of unlicensed or loose firearms, ammunition, or explosives qualified under Executive Order No. 107 are granted until December 31, 1987, to surrender the same without incurring criminal liability. (Sec. 1)
- The privilege of applying for a license to possess the surrendered items, if qualified, or selling them to qualified entities or individuals, as provided in Executive Order No. 107, remains in effect. (Sec. 2)
- The rules and regulations for implementing Executive Order No. 107 shall apply to the implementation of this Executive Order. (Sec. 3)
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 4)