PNP CIRCULAR NO.8

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PNP CIRCULAR NO.8

Amended Rules and Regulations, Governing the Manufacture,
Importation, Exportation, Sale, Possession, carrying of Airsoft
Rifles/ Pistols and Operation of Airsoft Games and Airsoft Teams.

February 2007

I. References:

a. Amended rules and Regulations Governing the Manufacture, Sale,
Possesssion and Carrying of Airsoft Rifle /Pistol dated 21 July 2006.

b. Implementing Rules and Regulations Governing the Manufacture,
Sale, Possession and Carrying of Airsoft Rifles/ Pistols dated
January 29, 1992.

c. Executive Order No. 256 entitled "Schedule of Fees dated December
21, 1995."

d. Standard Operating Procedure Number 13 entitled "Licensing of
Firearms" dated March 16, 1999.

e. Memorandum Circular Number 99-009 entitled "Manufacture and Repair
of Firearms" dated March 16, 1999.

f. Memorandum Circular Number 07 entitled "Recognition/Operation of
Gun CLubs" dated June 15, 2005.

II. PURPOSE

This Circular prescribes the rules and regulations governing the
manufacture, deal in, importation, exportation, sale, possession, and
carriage of airsoft rifles/pistols and operation of airsoft teams and
game sites.

III. SCOPE

This Circular shall apply to all natural and juridical persons who
intend to manufacture and deal in the importation and sale of airsoft
rifles/pistols which has been classified as a special type of airgun,
and who desire to possess or carry the same. This Circular also sets
the provision for the establishment and operation of airsoft teams
and game sites.

IV. DEFINITION OF AIRSOFT RIFLE/ PISTOL

Airsoft Rifle/ Pistol herein used included battery operated spring
and gas type powered rifles/pistols which dishcarge plastic or rubber
pellets only as bullets or ammunition. This differs from replica as
it does not file plastic or rubber pellet.

V. RESTRICTION

Airsoft Rifle/Pistol as herein classified as special type of airgun,
shall be used in sporting activities as war game simulation only. All
airsoft rifle/pistol shall not exceed 550 feet per second velocity
using a .20 gram BB. Otherwise, an airsoft rifle/pistol exceeding the
prescribed limit shall not be eligible for registration.

VI. MANUFACTURE AND SALE

All natural and juridical persons who intend to manufacture or sell
airsoft rifle/pistol shall apply for a license to manufacture or
license to deal airsoft rifles/pistols under the existing rules and
regulations of the Philippine National Police thru Firearms and
Explovies Division of the Civil Security Group as provided for under
the provision of revised Memorandum Circular Number 99-009.

VII. MARKINGS

Upon the one-time registration with the Philippine National Police, a
barcode sticker bearing a permanently assigned unique serial number
shall be affixed on a conspicuous part of the airsoft rifle/pistol to
be registered. Said barcode shall remain to be valid up to one year
or until such time that all manufactured airsoft rifle/pistol shall
have their own respective serial number. Otherwise all manufactured
or imported Airsoft rifle/pistol without serial number will not be
registered.

Duplication of serial number and/or falsification of barcode stickers
shall be deemed a violation of this memorandum order which shall
result in the revocation of any airsoft license or registration
issued to the holder.

When not in use and during transport, airsoft rifles and pistols
shall have muzzle caps in bright red or orange.

VIII. REGISTRATION

Any person who desires to possess airsoft rifle/pistol shall file his
application in accordance with PNP SOP Number 13 entitled "Licensing
of Firearms" except that minimum age shall be 18 years of age for
airsoft rifle/pistol. The one-time registration for airsoft
rifle/pistol shall be applied to airsoft rifle/pistol. In case of
transfer of ownership to a qualified citizen, the required procedure
in the transfer of regular air gun shall apply. A licensed airsoft
rifle/pistol holder shall not transfer physical possession of his
registered airsoft rifle/pistol until the application for license to
possess airsoft rifle/pistol is approved by FED-CSG.

IX. TRANSPORT OF AIRSOFT RIFLE/ PISTOL

A Permit to Trsnport (PTT) airsoft rifle/pistol shall be required for
the transfer of all airsoft rifles/pistols from the place of
residence to any game or exhibition site. Application for a Permit to
Transport (PTT) airsoft rifle/pistol shall be filed at the FED-CSG
for Metro Manila applicants and the respective Provincial Police
Office, City Police Office or at FESAGS Office for provincial
applicants as the case may be.

The Permit To Transport airsoft shall cover a maximum of five (5)
airsoft units whether rifles, pistols or a combination of both. The
permit shall be valid nationwide for a period of one year, except in
areas that may be defined and restricted.

While in transit all airsoft rifles/pistols shall be placed in
secured bags or cases.

X. IMPORT AND EXPORT FOR AIRSOFT

Any person engaged or intending in the import and export of airsoft
rifles/pistols shall first secure the corresponding import or export
permit from the Philippine National Police throgh the FED-CSG prior
to actual import and export of said items.

XI. AIRSOFT TEAMS

Airsoft teams who may seek accreditation with the FED-CSG. Each
airsoft team shall have a minimum of ten (10) registered owners of
airsoft rifle/pistol, a permanent address, a President, and shall
abide by the Uniform Standard Code of COnduct, Safety and/or Rules of
Engagement for Games for airsoft players which shall be applicable
and binding upon all during games.

XII. AIRSOFT GAME SITES

Prior to the use of a particular area as airsoft game site, the
operator or the duly authorized person in charge of the proposed
airsoft game site shall coordinate in writing with the Chief of
Police who has the jurisdiction over the said area.

The conduct of any war game, simulation, shooting competition or
exhibition of airsoft rifles/pistols shall only be allowed with prior
clearance from the local Chief of Police.

XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Existing manufacturers or dealers and present holders of airsoft
rifle/pistol shall have a grace period of six (6) months from date
hereof to apply for manufacturer ofr dealers license and to present
their air rifle/pistol to the Firearms Management Branch (FMB),
Firearms and Explosives Division-Civil Security Group for testing and
payment of the corresponding fees.

All licensed dealers of airsoft rifle/pistol shall secure the
necessary permits prior to the conduct of airsoft rifle/pistol show
exhibition.

XIV. RECISSION CLAUSE

All rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby rescinded
or modified accordingly.

XV. EFFECTIVITY

These rules and regulations shall take effect immediately.


OSCAR CALDERON
Police Director General
Chief, PNP

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