COMELEC: Gun Ban Basic Information for May 2019 National Election.

Gun Ban Basic Information

PERIOD OF THE BAN

• January 13, 2019 up to June 12, 2019

PROHIBITED ACTS
Unless authorized by the CBFSP, the following are the Prohibited Acts during the election period:

• To carry firearms and deadly weapons outside residence or place of business, and in all public places.
• To engage the services of security personnel
• To transport firearms and explosives, including its spare parts and components

PENALTIES

• Imprisonment from 1 to 6 years;
• Permanent disqualification from public office and loss of right to vote;
• Deportation for foreigners, but only after prison term is served;
• Cancellation of and/or perpetual disqualification to secure license or; permit;

WHO MAY BEAR, CARRY, OR TRANSPORT FIREARMS OR DEADLY WEAPONS?

• Listed under Rule III, Section 6 of COMELEC Resolution 10446 are the persons who may be authorized to bear, carry or transport Firearms or other Deadly Weapons during the Election Period.

PERTINENT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS

• Article VII, Omnibus Election Code (B.P. Blg. 881)
• Republic Act No. 7166
• Republic Act No. 10446

APPLICATIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AUTHORITY TO BEAR, CARRY OR TRANSPORT FIREARMS OR DEADLY WEAPONS SHALL START ON DECEMBER 01, 2018 AND END ON MAY 29, 2019.