Providing For the Surrender and Licensing of Loose Firearms and Establishing A Central Records Unit For All Firearms

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 122 September 13, 1993

PROVIDING FOR THE SURRENDER AND LICENSING OF LOOSE FIREARMS AND ESTABLISHING A CENTRAL RECORDS UNIT FOR ALL FIREARMS

WHEREAS, there is a rising incidence of crimes committed with the use of the loose or unlicensed firearms;

WHEREAS, the reports from law enforcement agencies reveal that there is still a big number of unlicensed firearms, including those which have nor been re-registered pursuant to Presidential National Emergency Memorandum Order No. 6 dated January 4, 1990 which are already deemed unlicensed firearms, majority of which may be in the possession of persons who may be desirous of surrendering or licensing the same in accordance with existing laws; and

WHEREAS, it is consistent with the national interest to give these holders of unlicensed firearms the opportunity to obtain licenses therefor within a limited period of time.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

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Summary of Executive Order No. 122

Surrender and Licensing of Loose Firearms
- Any person possessing an unlicensed firearm may, within 3 months from the effectivity of this Order, surrender it to the Philippine National Police and apply for a license, provided they are qualified to possess the firearm under existing laws and regulations. (Sec. 1)
- Any person who surrenders a firearm may, for 6 months from the date of surrender, transfer it to any qualified individual, firm or corporation, subject to approval from the Chief of the Philippine National Police. (Sec. 2)

Cancellation of Memorandum Receipts and Mission Orders
- All Memorandum Receipts for government firearms and corresponding Mission Orders previously issued to private persons are canceled and recalled immediately. (Sec. 3)
- Memorandum Receipts for government-owned firearms and Mission Orders shall only be issued to organic government personnel while performing official duties, pursuant to P.D. No. 1866 and implementing rules and regulations. (Sec. 3)

Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) Records
- The FEO of the Philippine National Police, as the final repository and sole clearing house of all records and information pertaining to firearms and ammunition, shall computerize all its records within 6 months from the effectivity of this Order. (Sec. 4)
- All government agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations, and all local government units shall submit to the FEO a complete inventory of all firearms procured by them. (Sec. 5)
- The Bureau of Customs shall submit to the FEO reports on all previous and subsequent firearms importations. (Sec. 5)
- Failure to comply shall be dealt with severely under existing rules and regulations. (Sec. 5)

Effectivity
- This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 6)