Airsoft, gun props need permit
By J.Lo
"In view of foregoing, those individuals who intend to use airsoft/airgun, and other imitation firearms as theatrical property during performance or production must seek authority from CBFSC by filing application for Certificate of Authority-Transport," Philippine National Police (PNP) advisory read individuals who will use airsoft guns and gun props are required to secure permits.
In advisory PNP Firearms and Explosives Office reminded public imitation firearms used in theatrical plays or entertainment purposes shall require Certificate of Authority-Transport.
Airsoft guns are replica toy guns used for "airsoft sports" and are often used as props in film productions. They are chambered by non-metallic spherical projectiles often made out of plastic.
Airgun , on other hand, uses compressed air instead of gunpowder.
Firearms replicas are also covered by 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections gun ban.
Brig. Gen. Roger Quesada said those who will fail to comply may face charges and have their props seized as it does not have proper permits from PNP and Commission on Elections.
Comelec Committee on Ban on Firearms or gun and Safety Concerns last August 28 led ceremonial kick-off for election period and gun ban.
Election gun ban took effect at 12:01 in the morning of August 28 and will be in place until November 29.
"Election Period and Period of Prohibited Acts, foremost of which is Ban on Bearing, Carrying or Transporting Firearms and Other Deadly Weapons (Gun Ban), shall commence on 28 August 2023 and shall remain until 29 November 2023, pursuant to COMELEC Resolution No. 10905 in relation to COMELEC Resolution No. 10924," poll body said.
Individuals must go through application process and acquire certificate of authority from Comelec to be allowed to carry firearms during election season.
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