New IRR signed today 01-09-08 by Gen. Razon
PNP CIRCULAR NO. 11
Revised Rules and regulations governing the
manufacture, importation, exportation, sale,
possession, carrying of airsoft rifles/pistols
and operation of airsoft game sites and airsoft
teams (December 04, 2007)
I. RERERENCES
a. Memo circular 08 entitled rules and
regulations governing the manufacture, sale,
Possession and Carrying of airsoft rifle/ pistol
dated september 27, 2006
b. Implementing rules and regulations governing
the manufacture, sale, possessio, and carrying
of airrifles/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 October
2001
e. Memorandum circular number 99-009 entitled "Manufature
and repair of firearms" dated March 16, 1999.
f. Memorandum circular number 07 entitled
"recognition/operation of gun clubs" dated June
2006.
II. PURPOSE
This circular prescribes the rules and
regulations governing the manufacture,
dealership, 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,
deal, import, export, sell, possess, and carry
airsoft rifles/ pistols which has been
classified as a special type of airgun. 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 defined herein used
includes battery operated, spring and gas type
powered rifles/ pistols which discharge plastic
or rubber pellets only as bullets or ammunition.
This differs from replica as the latter does not
fire plastic or rubber pellet.
V. RESTRICTION
Airsoft rifle/ pistol as herein classified as
special type of air gun, shall be used in
sporting activities such as war game simulation
only. All airsoft rifle/ pistol shall not exceed
550 feet per second velocity using t .20 gram
BB. Otherwise, and 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 existing
rules and regulations of the Philippine National
Police thru Firearms and Explosives 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 FED-CSG,
PNP for those airsoft rifles/ pistols with no
serial numbers, a barcode sticker bearing a
permanently assigned unique serial number shall
be affivxed on a conspicuous part of the airsoft
rifle/ pistol. Said barcode sticker shall remain
valid for the lifetime of the gun.
Those airsoft rifled/ pistols with existing
serial numbers shall be registered using their
individually affixed serial numbers.
Duplication of serial numbers and/or
falsification of barcode stickers shall be
deemed as a vaiolation of this Circular which
shall result to the revocation of any airsoft
license issued to the holder.
Airsoft riFles and pistols must be painted with
bright red or orange color at the tip of the
muzzle not less than 6.35 centimeters in length.
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 airgun 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 Tranpsort (PTT) airsoft rifle/
pistol shall be required for the transport of
all airsoft rifles/ pistols from the place of
residence to any game or exhibition site.
Application for a permit to transport airsoft
rifle/ pistol shall be filed at the FED-CSG for
metro manila applicants and their respective
municipal, city, provincial police offices or at
FESAGS.
The permit to transort 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 where there is
prevalence of crime and lawlessness.
While in transit, all airsoft rifles/ pistols
shall be placed in secured bags or cases.
X. IMPORT AND EXPORT OF AIRSOFT.
Any person engaged or intending to engage in the
import and export of airsoft rifles/ pistols
shall first secure the corresponding import or
export permit from the Philippine national
police through the FED CSG prior to actual
import and export of said items.
XI. AIRSOFT TEAMS
Airsoft teams shall seek accreditation with the
FED-CSG. Each airsoft teams shall have a minimum
of ten (10) registered owners of airsoft rifle/
pistol, a permanent address, a president, and
shall abide by the Code of Conduct, Safety, and
RuLes of Engagement for Games which shall be
formulated by the Airsoft Association of the
Philippines for airsoft players which shall be
appliable 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 duly authorized
person in charge of the proposed airsoft game
site shall request in writing with the Chief of
Police who has jurisdiction over the said area
for the conduct of any war game, simulation,
shooting copetition or exhibition or airsoft
rifles/ pistols.
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Existing manufacturers or dealers and present
holders of airsoft rifle/ pistol shall have a
grace period or six (6) months from date hereof
to apply for manufacturer or dealers license and
to present their airsoft 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 or airsoft rifle/ pistol
shall secure the ncessary permits prior to the
conduct of airsoft rifle/ pistol show or
exhibition.
XIV. RECISSION CLAUSE
All rules and regulations inconsistent herewith
are hereby rescinded or modified accordingly.
XV. PENAL CLAUSE
Any violation of the above provisions shall be a
ground for cancellation of the certificate of
registration issued by the FED and confiscation
of the item/s without prejudice to the filing of
civil/criminal charges as the evidence warrants.
XVI. EFFECTIVITY
These rules and regulations shall take effect
immediately.
(signed)
AVELINO RAZON, JR.
Police Director General
Chief, PNP.