http://pnp.gov.ph/portal/index.php/press-news-releases/latest-news/2072-pnp-extends-validity-of-gun-licenses
PNP Public
Information Office Published on 20 August 2014
All registered
firearms licenses expiring this year will remain valid until next year.
The Philippine
National Police is extending the validity of firearms licenses due to expire in
January-December 2014 to allow the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) to
refocus more on the information technology enhancements of the firearms
registration system under the newly enacted Republic Act 10591 or the
Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Law of 2013.
PNP Chief, Director
General Alan L Purisima approved the extension upon the recommendation of
Police Director Melito Mabilin, Director of the PNP Civil Security Group; and
Chief Superintendent Virgilio Moro Lazo, Chief of the Firearms and Explosives
Office.
Mabilin said the
extension of the validity of these firearms licenses was prompted by
considerations regarding the period of publication of the revised fees and
charges for registration and licensing requirements.
He said the
information technology system for firearms registration is currently being
upgraded to meet the demands of the service and the stakeholders which is
crucial to the success of the licensing requirements.
Upon recommendation
of CSG-FEO, the Chief PNP also authorized local police offices to issue Permit
to Transport (PTT) firearms to holders of License to Own and Possess Firearms
(LTOPF) for ballistics and stenciling purposes as a requirement in the
registration of firearms. (PNP-PIO)
