Gun Ban Basic Information

1. PERIOD OF THE BAN

January 10, 2016 up to June 8, 2016 (120 days before and 30 days after
the Election Day)
2. PROHIBITED ACTS
Unless authorized by the CBFSP, the following are the Prohibited Acts
during the election period:
1. To carry firearms and deadly weapons outside residence or
place of business, and in all public places.
2. To engage the services of security personnel
3. To transport firearms and explosives, including its spare parts
and components
3. SUSPENDED, INEFFECTIVE, AND WITHOUT FORCE AND EFFECT
1. Issuance of firearms licenses;
2. Issuance of permits to carry firearms outside residence;
3. Permits to Carry Firearms Outside Residence (PTCFOR), Mission
Orders, Letter Orders (LO), and Acknowledgement Receipts;
4. PENALTIES
1. Imprisonment from 1 to 6 years;
2. Permanent disqualification from public office and loss of right to
vote;
3. Deportation for foreigners, but only after prison term is served;
4. Cancellation of and/or perpetual disqualification to secure license
or; permit;
5. WHO MAY BEAR, CARRY, OR TRANSPORT FIREARMS OR DEADLY
WEAPONS?
Listed under Rule III, Section 1 of COMELEC Resolution 10015 are the
persons who may be authorized to bear, carry or transport Firearms or
other Deadly Weapons during the Election Period.
6. PERTINENT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
1. Article VII, Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Blg. 881)
2. Republic Act No. 7166
3. COMELEC Resolution No. 10015
7. WHATS NEW?
The application for the certificate of authority to bear, carry or transport
firearms or deadly weapons can only be accomplished online.

Steps on How to Apply for Certificate of Authority

1. ONLINE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF APPLICATION FORM
a. Read the Guidelines and choose the appropriate Application
Form.
b. Fill-up online the Application Form.
c. Click SUBMIT to save the file as PDF.
d. Print three (3) copies of the Application Form.
e. Sign the forms and have it notarized.
f. Proceed to the CBFSP, COMELEC - Intramuros, Manila (or PJSCC,
when applicable) for submission of the Application Form.
2. FILING AND RECEIVING OF APPLICATION
a. Get an Order Payment Slip (OPS) from the CBFSP-Public
Assistance Desk (PAD) and then fill-up the necessary
information.
b. Present OPS to the CBFSP-Receiving Unit for the assestment of
fees.
c. Pay the assessed fee to the COMELEC Cashiers Office.
d. Get a Queuing Number for the Receiving Unit. When the queuing
number is called, proceed to the Receiving Clerk and
present/submit the Application Form with all the required
documents and a photocopy of the Official Receipt.
e. Receive the 3rd copy/receiving copy of the application.
3. PROCESSING OF APPLICATION AND RELEASING OF CERTIFICATE
OF AUTHORITY/LETTER OF DENIAL
a. Check online the status of the application using the Docket Number
indicated in the Application.
b. Pick-up: (1.) Certificate of Authority, if application is approved,
or (2.) "Advanced" Copy of Letter of Denial, if application is
denied. (Original is sent through mail to the applicant's address on
file.)
NOTE: If applicant, present a valid ID. If through an authorized
representative, present/ submit an authorization form and valid ID,
and photocopy of the ID of the applicant.