During the election period, no person shall bear, carry or transport firearms or other deadly weapons in public places, including any building, street, park, private vehicle or public conveyance, even if licensed to possess or carry the same, unless authorized in writing by the Commission.
The Commission, through the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Concerns (CBFSC), has the sole and exclusive authority issue Certificates of Authority authorizing the:
1. bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms or other deadly weapons; or
2. employment, availment or engagement of the services of security personnel or bodyguards; or
3. transport or delivery of firearms and/or its parts, ammunition and/or its components, and, explosives and/or its components.
Gun Ban Basic Information
1. PERIOD OF THE BAN
January 12, 2025 to June 11, 2025
2. PROHIBITED ACTS
Unless authorized by the CBFSC, the following are the prohibited acts during the election period:
To carry firearms and deadly weapons outside residence or place of business, and in all public places.
To engage the services of security personnel
To transport firearms and/or their parts, ammunitions and/or their components, and explosives and/or their components and/or controlled chemicals.
3. PENALTIES
Imprisonment from one (1) to six (6) years.
Permanent disqualification from public office and loss of right to vote.
Deportation for foreigners, but only after prison term is served.
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