SEMINAR

• Philippine
Firearm Law

• Basic Gun Safety

• Basic Marksmanship
 Executive Order No. 256

Section 7 – No Firearm application shall be

approved by the PNP- FED without a
Certificate of Attendance by the applicant
in a seminar covering Gun Safety,
Responsibility, Laws, Regulation and other
pertinent topics.

Signed by the President on December 21, 1995.

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1866
As amended by Republic Act 8294

FIREARM includes rifles, muskets, carbines,

shotguns, revolvers, pistols and all other
deadly weapons from which bullet, ball, shot, shell
or other missile maybe discharged by means of
gunpowder or other explosives.

The term also include air rifles and pistols

not classified as toys under the provisions of
Executive Order No. 712 dated 28 July 1981.

The BARREL of any firearm shall be considered

a complete firearm.
SAMPLES OF FIREARMS
Musket

Rifle

Shotgun

Carbine
Revolver

Pistol
AMMUNITION refers to loaded shells for firearms from
which a bullet, ball, shot, shell or other missile maybe
fired by means of gunpowder or explosives.

LICENSE TO POSSESS FIREARM AND AMMUNITION is

a written document authorizing a person to possess in
his residence a licensed firearm and an authorized
quantity of ammunition.

RESIDENCE refers to that place where the firearm and

ammunition is being permanently kept. It includes the
office or house where it is kept and the premises of the
house enclosed by walls and gates separating said
premises from adjacent properties.

The VEHICLE IS NOT AN EXTENSION of the firearm residence.

 Presidential Decree No. 1866
as amended by Republic Act 8294
Section 1 – It is unlawful to manufacture, sell, acquire, dispose
or possess firearm/s, ammunition or instruments used or
intended to be used in the manufacture of firearm/s and/or
ammunition.

Section 3 – It is unlawful to tamper serial numbers of a firearm.

The penalty of 4 years imprisonment shall be imposed upon
any person who shall unlawfully tamper, change, deface or
erase the serial number of any firearm.

Section 5 – The term UNLICENSED FIREARM includes:

a. Firearm/s with expired license
b. Use of licensed firearm in the commission of a crime.
LEGAL SOURCES OF FIREARMS

1. Licensed firearm dealer through purchase.

2. Licensed firearm holder through sale or transfer.

Note that the firearm may be delivered by the
seller to the buyer only after the latter has
secured the corresponding firearm license.

3. Importation or Purchase abroad of firearm and

ammunition by individuals has been suspended
by order of the President (SOP # 13 – Sept. 19,
1991)
 KINDS LONG LONG
REGULAR CERT. OF
OF LICENSE (LRL) REGISTRATION
Firearm
LICENSES Licenses are (LCR)
Private firms, Govt. agencies or
TO VALID FOR establishments, offices, govt. owned
POSSESS TWO corporations for use or controlled corp.
by their officials or
YEARS. employees
For use by their
FIREARM excluding security Officials or employees
guards. excluding guards.

REGULAR SPECIAL SHORT SHORT

LICENSE PERMIT REGULAR CERTIFICATE
(RL) (SP) LICENSE OF
Privately owned by Privately owned by (SRL) REGISTRATION
civilians, security government officials Private employee (SCR)
agencies and and employees. issued a firearm Government official or
corporation for use covered by LRL. employee issued a
of security guards. firearm covered by
LCR.
 CARRYING AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS

1. TRANSPORT PERMITS – A one time pass issued to

individuals for the purpose of transporting UNLOADED
firearm/s and ammunition from one location to another
and vice-versa if necessary.

2. TRANSPORT PERMITS FOR GUN CLUB MEMBERS – A

written authority issued to FED accredited gun club
members for the purpose of transporting UNLOADED
firearm/s and ammunition from residence to accredited
firing ranges and vice-versa.

3. HUNTING PERMITS – The issuance of permit to

transport firearms for hunting was cancelled by then
C,PNP Dir Gen Panfilo Lacson. Hunting is not allowed in
the Country as per PAWB of DENR.
4. PERMIT TO CARRY FIREARM OUTSIDE RESIDENCE
(PTCFOR) – A written authority issued to individuals
who are under actual threat or whose lives are in
imminent danger due to the nature of their position,
occupation or calling. PTCFOR is issued by the Chief,
Philippine National Police. PTCFOR is valid for One
(1) year provided that the firearm license is valid.

5. DUTY DETAIL ORDER – A written order issued by a

superior officer to his subordinates assigning to the
latter the performance of a specific task within or
outside his official station that is a part of his regular
duties.
6. MISSION ORDER – A written directive issued by a
competent authority to individuals who are under his
supervision and control for a definite purpose or
objective during a specified period and to such place or
places therein mentioned.

NO MISSION ORDER SHALL BE ISSUED TO ANY

CIVILIAN AGENT authorizing the same to carry firearm
outside residence unless the individual is:

a. included in the regular plantilla of the government

agency involved in law enforcement;
b. is receiving regular compensation for the services he
is rendering in the agency;
c. the civilian agent must be included in a special law
enforcement, police, intelligence project proposal or
special project which specifically requires the use of
firearm/s to insure its accomplishment.
 REQUISITES FOR A
VALID SELF DEFENSE
Article 11 of our Revised Penal Code states the justifying
circumstances wherein anyone acting in defense of his
person or rights, do not incur any criminal liability.

First, Unlawful aggression;

Second, Reasonable necessity of the means employed

to prevent or repel it;

Third, Lack of sufficient provocation on the part of the

person defending himself.

ALL THREE MUST EXIST.

FOUR RULES OF GUN SAFETY

CONSIDER EVERY
GUN AS LOADED.
Never let the muzzle of a gun
point at anything that you do
not intend to shoot.
 Keep your finger
off the trigger
unless you are ready to fire.

X
Be sure of your target
and what lies beyond
and around it
before you shoot.
 Marksmanship
The skillful art of shooting
and hitting a target at a
given range or known
distance.
 STANCE

GRIP

BREATHE CONTROL

SIGHT ALIGNMENT &

PICTURE

TRIGGER CONTROL
 STANCE
1. CONTROL
2. ARMS
3. POSTURE
4. ALIGNMENT
5. NATURAL POINT OF AIM
6. STANCE WIDTH
 GRIP
Consistency and neutrality are the goals.
You should have a totally neutral feeling in each hand.
Achieving neutrality allows the Grip and Stance technique
to perform its most important function: ALLOWING THE
GUN TO RECOIL IN THE SAME DIRECTION, TO THE
SAME LEVEL, AND ON THE SAME PATH.

The Grip and Stance cannot control recoil in the sense of

stopping recoil. That’s not possible.
What is possible is control of the sight and the gun.
 BREATHE CONTROL
The breathing process provides the body with oxygen and
eliminates waste elements from the blood. Correct breathing
while shooting is essential to proper body functions.

A complete respiratory cycle last for 4–5 seconds (inhaling and

exhaling) and between each cycle, there is a pause of
2–3 seconds. This pause can be extended up to 10 seconds
without any special labor or unpleasant sensation.
IT IS DURING THIS PAUSE BETWEEN BREATHS
THAT THE SHOOTER SHOULD FIRE THE SHOT.

During the pause, the breathing muscles are relaxed thus the
shooter avoids strain from the diaphragm.
SIGHT ALIGNMENT
& SIGHT PICTURE
 SIGHT PICTURE
- Sight Picture is the relationship between
the rear sight and the front sight to the
target with respect to the eye.
 SIGHT ALIGNMENT
- Sight Alignment is the relationship between the rear
sight and the front sight with respect to the eye.
Sight alignment is exactly that. The front and the rear sight must
be aligned together and with the target. Typical open sights are
found in the following styles: Front Post and Rear Open; Front
Post and Rear Aperture; and Front and Rear Aperture.
The Front Post/Rear Open configuration is probably the most
common and familiar to the beginning shooter.

Proper alignment places the front sight exactly in the center of

the rear sight's opening. The top of the front sight should be
exactly level with the top of the rear sight. The same principle
applies to other variations. With the Front Post/Rear Aperture,
the Front Post must appear in the absolute center of the circular
aperture of the rear sight. Equal amounts of "daylight" should be
seen to either side of the front sight.
Among the most common sight alignment errors is locating
the front sight in a different position inside the rear notch.
This will result in a dispersion of the shots on the target,
since the bullets will tend to strike in the direction in which
the front sight is positioned in the notch.  The results of this
aiming error, known as "Angular Shift Error" are illustrated
below:
 TRIGGER CONTROL
Is the method used to apply pressure on the trigger so
that the shot can be fired with the least amount of
disturbance to sight alignment. It is the independent
action of the trigger with uniform increasing pressure
straight to the rear after the slack has been taken.

Proper Trigger Control is another key ingredient in the

accurate and safe shot.
For rifle and pistol shooting, the trigger must be
squeezed slowly and steadily. As the sight picture takes
shape, increase pressure on the trigger in a motion
drawing the finger and trigger straight to the rear. The
instant the trigger disengages the sear and the shot is
fired should come as a surprise, because your
concentration is focused on the sight picture.
FOLLOW THROUGH is the continued and physical
application of the fundamentals after each round has
been fired. The shooter must not shift his position,
move his head or bring down the pistol for a few
seconds after firing a shot.

CALLING THE SHOTS is the prediction of the shots

on where the hits are on the target.
ERRORS IN TRIGGER CONTROL

FLINCHING - muscular tension or reaction in

anticipation of the recoil. It is caused by moving the
head, closing the eyes, moving the shoulder to the
rear or combination.

JERKING - an attempt to make the pistol fire at a

certain instant by rapidly applying pressure on the
trigger.
 SHOTGUN HANDLING TECHNIQUES

In the final analysis, the proper handgun stance is the stance

that allows the individual to deliver one aimed, controlled shot
after another safely, efficiently, and comfortably.

Shotgun shooting has its unique characteristics. For one thing,

instead of the steady squeeze so necessary for rifle and
handgun shooting, shotgun trigger technique requires a slap
of the trigger! For another, the emphasis is not so much on
aiming as it is on pointing. But, first things first.
Accurate shotgun shooting requires quick reflexive
coordination among eyes, body and gun. This dynamic action
requires a smooth, fluid motion launched from a stable,
comfortable, and relaxed stance.
One sports analogy to the proper shotgun stance likens it
to that of the boxer. Feet spread apart, good balance,
slight forward lean and bend at the knees, arms and
body free to swing either left or right. Natural quickness is
the hallmark here.

Experts recommend the following sequence for properly

mounting the shotgun to your shoulder. Keep both eyes
on the target. Bring the stock to the cheek (not the cheek
to the stock). The trigger hand elbow is raised shoulder
level. Snug the stock back against the shoulder. Lean
slightly toward the target, but not so much that you impair
your ability to swing left or right. When you see the gun's
muzzle "touch" the target, give a crisp, quick pull (the
"slap") on the trigger.