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Comelec Gun Ban Starts In January

The oft-quoted statement, “start the year with a bang” should not be taken literally since COMELEC gun ban is almost in effect. As 2016 presidential election draws near, you can almost sense crimes lurking around the corner and some of which are politically motivated.  During the election period, which starts from January 10, 2016 to June 8, 2016, carrying or transporting firearms and deadly weapons are prohibited.

James Jimenez, COMELEC Spokesman also welcomes application for gun ban exemption. Those who are eligible for exemption can simply visit www.comelec.gov.ph to file their applications.

The rules and regulations can also be found in Resolution No. 10015:

“SECTION 1. Prohibited Acts. - During the Election Period:

No person shall bear, carry or transport Firearms or Deadly Weapons outside his residence or place of business, and in all public places, including any building, street, park, and in private vehicles or public conveyances, even if he is licensed or authorized to possess or to carry the same, unless authorized by the Commission, through the CBFSP, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution;

No person shall employ, avail himself or engage the services of security personnel or bodyguards, whether or not such security personnel or bodyguards are regular members or officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), other law enforcement agency of the government or from a private security service provider, unless authorized by the Commission, through the CBFSP, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution;
No person or entity shall transport and deliver Firearms and/or its parts, Ammunition and/or its components, and Explosives and/or its components, unless authorized by the Commission, through the CBFSP, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.”

Section 261. Prohibited Acts. - The following shall be guilty of an election offense:

(q) Carrying firearms outside residence or place of business. - Any person who, although possessing a permit to carry firearm/s, carries any firearm/s outside his residence or place of business during the election period, unless authorized in writing by the Commission: Provided, That a motor vehicle, water or air craft shall not be considered a residence or place of business or extension hereof.

This prohibition shall not apply to cashiers and disbursing officers while in the performance of their duties or to persons who by nature of their official duties, profession, business or occupation habitually carry large sums of money or valuables."
The complete details of Resolution No. 10015 can be found on COMELEC’s official website.

Pinoy Attorney

Written by : Pinoy Attorney

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