Gun Ban

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.

As defined under Rule I, Section 1 (j) of COMELEC Resolution No. 10197 dated 14 September 2017, the Committee on the Ban on Firearms and Security Personnel (CBFSP) refers to the Committee in the Commission on Elections, which shall be responsible for the implementation of the ban on the bearing, carrying or transporting of firearms and the employment, availment or engagement of security personnel. It will exercise operational control and supervision over the Regional Joint Security Control Centers (RJSCCs) and the Provincial Joint Security Control Center-(PJSCCs), as well as any established City or Municipal Joint Security Control Centers (C/MJSCCs).

The Commission, through the CBFSP, the sole and exclusive power to issue Certificates of Authority (CA) and shall be assisted by a Secretariat composed of representatives from the Commission, the AFP and the PNP. The Secretariat shall be headed by a Senior Officer of the Commission.

Gun Ban Basic Information

1. PERIOD OF THE BAN

   April 14, 2018 up to May 21, 2018

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. 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;
4. WHO MAY BEAR, CARRY, OR TRANSPORT FIREARMS OR DEADLY WEAPONS?

   Listed under Rule III, Section 6 of COMELEC Resolution 10197 are the persons who may be authorized to bear, carry or transport Firearms or other Deadly Weapons during the Election Period.

5. PERTINENT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
   1. Article VII, Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Blg. 881)
   2. Republic Act No. 7166
   3. COMELEC Resolution No. 10197
   4. COMELEC Resolution No. 10247
6. APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AUTHORITY TO BEAR, CARRY OR TRANSPORT FIREARMS OR DEADLY WEAPONS SHALL START ON APRIL 2, 2018