Repealing Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745 Dated November 10, 1980, as Amended

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 912

Termination of Privileges under Presidential Decree No. 1745
- Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, granted privileges to possessors of firearms, ammunition or explosives to surrender these items to government authorities without incurring criminal liability and be granted license to possess the same if qualified under existing laws, policies and rules and regulations. (Sec. 1)
- These privileges have been abused by unscrupulous individuals carrying firearms outside of residence for purposes other than actual surrender, using the lenient policy as a defense. (Whereas clause)
- To safeguard peace and tranquility, it has become imperative to immediately terminate the licensing of loose firearms. (Whereas clause)
- The privileges granted under Sections 3, 4 and 5 of Presidential Decree No. 1745, as amended, are hereby terminated. (Sec. 1)
- However, persons who have surrendered their unlicensed firearms, ammunition or explosives as of the effectivity of this order shall continue to enjoy the privileges granted under the aforementioned Sections of Presidential Decree No. 1745. (Sec. 1)

Effectivity
- This Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Sec. 2)