Copy of Gun Safety Seminar Ver2

• Philippine

Firearm Law

• Basic Gun Safety

• Basic Marksmanship

• Written Exams *

• Proficiency Firing ** For those requiring certificate

SEMINAR

Executive Order No. 256

Section 7 – No Firearm applicationshall be approved by the PNP-FEDwithout a Certificate of Attendance

by the applicant in a seminar coveringGun Safety, Responsibility, Laws,

Regulation and other pertinent topics.

Signed by the President on December 21, 1995.

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1866As amended by Republic Act 8294

FIREARM includes rifles, muskets, carbines, shotguns, revolvers, pistols and all other

deadly weapons from which bullet, ball, shot, shell or other missile maybe discharged by means of

gunpowder or other explosives.

The term also include air rifles and pistolsnot classified as toys under the provisions ofExecutive Order No. 712 dated 28 July 1981.

The BARREL of any firearm shall be considered a complete firearm.

SAMPLES OF FIREARMS

Rifle

Carbine

Shotgun

Musket

Revolver

Pistol

AMMUNITION refers to loaded shells for firearms from which a bullet, ball, shot, shell or other missile maybe fired by means of gunpowder or explosives.LICENSE TO POSSESS FIREARM AND AMMUNITION is a written document authorizing a person to possess in his residence a licensed firearm and an authorized quantity of ammunition.RESIDENCE refers to that place where the firearm and ammunition is being permanently kept. It includes the office or house where it is kept and the premises of the house enclosed by walls and gates separating said premises from adjacent properties.The VEHICLE IS NOT AN EXTENSION of the firearm residence.

Presidential Decree No. 1866as amended by Republic Act 8294

Section 1 – It is unlawful to manufacture, sell, acquire, dispose or possess firearm/s, ammunition or instruments used or intended to be used in the manufacture of firearm/s and/or ammunition.

Section 3 – It is unlawful to tamper serial numbers of a firearm. The penalty of 4 years imprisonment shall be imposed upon any person who shall unlawfully tamper, change, deface or erase the serial number of any firearm.

Section 5 – The term UNLICENSED FIREARM includes:a. Firearm/s with expired licenseb. Use of licensed firearm in the commission of a crime.

LEGAL SOURCES OF FIREARMS

1. Licensed firearm dealer through purchase.

2. Licensed firearm holder through sale or transfer. Note that the firearm may be delivered by the seller to the buyer only after the latter has secured the corresponding firearm license.

3. Importation or Purchase abroad of firearm and ammunition by individuals has been suspended by order of the President (SOP # 13 – Sept. 19, 1991)

KINDS

OF LICENSES

TO POSSESS

FIREARM

Firearm Licenses are VALID FOR TWO YEARS.

LONG

REGULAR

LICENSE (LRL)

Private firms, establishments,

corporations for use by their officials or

employees excluding security

guards.

LONG

CERT. OF

REGISTRATION

(LCR)Govt. agencies or

offices, govt. owned or controlled corp.

For use by their

Officials or employees

excluding guards.

REGULAR

LICENSE

(RL)Privately owned by civilians, security

agencies and corporation for use of security guards.

SPECIAL PERMIT

(SP)Privately owned by government officials

and employees.

SHORT REGULAR LICENSE

(SRL)Private employee issued a firearm covered by LRL.

SHORT CERTIFICATE

OF REGISTRATION

(SCR)Government official

or employee issued a firearm covered by

LCR.

Revocation / Termination of License

a. Loss of firearm through negligence;b. Carrying of firearm outside residence without the

appropriate permit;c. Carrying of firearm in prohibited places;d. Conviction by a competent court involving moral

turpitude for any offense where the penalty carries an imprisonment of more than six (6) months and a fine of at least P1,000;

e. Unauthorized loan of firearm to another person;f. Dismissal for cause from the service, in the case of

government officials and/or employees;g. Commission of a crime where the firearm is

involved.

1. A firearm license shall be revoked under any of the following causes:

2. Upon revocation of the license, the firearm and ammunition covered by such license shall be surrendered to PNP-FED, in case of Metro Manila residents. In the provinces, it shall be surrendered to the PNP Regional or Provincial Director concerned who shall forward the same to PNP-FED for proper disposition.

3. Upon the death or legal disability of the holder of a firearm, it shall be the duty of the nearest relative, legal representative or any person who shall knowingly come into possession of such firearm and ammunition to deliver the same after securing the necessary transport permit to the PNP-FED or the PNP Provincial or Regional Director. Such firearm and ammunition shall be retained pending issuance of a license in accordance with the law.

4. It is the responsibility of the department head and/or employer to report to the PNP-FED any case of loss of a firearm covered by a SP, LCR, SCR, LRL and/or SRL.

CARRYING AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS

1. TRANSPORT PERMITS – A one time pass issued to individuals for the purpose of transporting UNLOADED firearm/s and ammunition from one location to another and vice-versa if necessary.

2. TRANSPORT PERMITS FOR GUN CLUB MEMBERS – A written authority issued to FED accredited gun club members for the purpose of transporting UNLOADED firearm/s and ammunition from residence to accredited firing ranges and vice-versa.

3. HUNTING PERMITS – The issuance of permit to transport firearms for hunting was cancelled by then C,PNP Dir Gen Panfilo Lacson. Hunting is not allowed in the Country as per PAWB of DENR.

4. PERMIT TO CARRY FIREARM OUTSIDE RESIDENCE (PTCFOR) – A written authority issued to individuals who are under actual threat or whose lives are in imminent danger due to the nature of their position, occupation or calling. PTCFOR is issued by the Chief, Philippine National Police. PTCFOR is valid for One (1) year provided that the firearm license is valid.

5. DUTY DETAIL ORDER – A written order issued by a superior officer to his subordinates assigning to the latter the performance of a specific task within or outside his official station that is a part of his regular duties.

6. MISSION ORDER – A written directive issued by a competent authority to individuals who are under his supervision and control for a definite purpose or objective during a specified period and to such place or places therein mentioned.

NO MISSION ORDER SHALL BE ISSUED TO ANY CIVILIAN AGENT authorizing the same to carry firearm outside residence unless the individual is:

a. included in the regular plantilla of the government agency involved in law enforcement;

b. is receiving regular compensation for the services he is rendering in the agency;

c. the civilian agent must be included in a special law enforcement, police, intelligence project proposal or special project which specifically requires the use of firearm/s to insure its accomplishment.

1. The sidearm carried by a person in uniform shall be placed in a holster securely attached to the belt.

2. Persons in uniform but without holster and those in civilian clothes who are authorized to carry their firearm outside residence shall ensure that their firearm is concealed unless in actual use for legitimate purpose.

3. The practice of flagrantly displaying a firearm or tucking it at the waist while in uniform or civilian clothes is prohibited.

4. Only firearms specifically described in the permit shall be carried.

1. Those authorized to carry firearms shall not bring said firearms inside public drinking places. Cabarets, public dance halls and public amusements places; or while attending civic, political or religious rallies and meetings.

2. Carrying of long firearms is prohibited in Metro Manila, chartered cities, provincial capitals and other thickly populated areas or fiestas or other large gatherings except when called for in the performance of duty or accomplishment of mission.

TO SUMMARIZE

-License to Possess Firearm & Ammunition is not an authority to bring firearm outside residence;

-Your vehicle is not an extension of your residence;

-Your firearm license is valid for two (2) years;

-You have to renew your license with the PNP-FED before it expires;

-PTCFOR is valid for one (1) year provided that firearm license is current;

-PTCFOR and other Firearm Transport Permits are automatically suspended once Firearm License expires.

REQUISITES FOR A VALID SELF DEFENSE

Article 11 of our Revised Penal Code states the justifying circumstances wherein anyone acting in defense of his person or rights, do not incur any criminal liability.

First, Unlawful aggression;

Second, Reasonable necessity of the means employed to prevent or repel it;

Third, Lack of sufficient provocation on the part of the person defending himself.

ALL THREE MUST EXIST.

FOUR RULES OF GUN SAFETY

CONSIDER EVERY GUN AS LOADED.

Never let the muzzle of a gun point at anything that you do

not intend to shoot.

Keep your finger off the trigger

unless you are ready to fire.

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Be sure of your target and what lies beyond

and around it before you shoot.

If a child finds a gun, they should be taught to:

- STOP and DO NOT TOUCH THE GUN.

- LEAVE THE AREA.

- TELL A RESPONSIBLE ADULT WHAT HE FOUND.

An adult who finds a gun should not touch what he found also. Even if the adult is familiar with gun safety, the gun could be essential evidence that could be used in solving a crime and the mere position of the gun could be important. Not to mention fingerprints, blood or cartridge cases. Obviously, the police should be notified first.

It is far better thing to GUN PROOF

YOUR CHILDREN than to

CHILD PROOF a gun.

Ten Commandments Of Gun Safety It benefits all of us to stop for a minute and reflect

on the 10 Commandments of Gun Safety. If you visibly practice safe gun handling, you’ll be amazed at how it rubs off on those around you.

1. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Know where that muzzle is at all times. Muzzle up may not be a good thing.

2. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. The trigger is designed to fire the gun, so stay away from it until the gun is pointed at an appropriate target.

3. Always keep the gun unloaded until it is ready to use. Never assume anything when it comes to safety. Always check the magazine and chamber before handling over a firearm or handling it yourself.

4. Be sure the gun is safe to operate. If in doubt, don’t use it. Have it professionally checked.

5. Know how to use the gun safety mechanism. Take a few minutes to understand how it works and how to safely load and unload the firearm.

6. Use only the correct ammunition for your gun.

7. Know your target and what is beyond. Never shoot at a skyline target. Never shoot over water or ice, as bullets can ricochet.

8. Wear eye and ear protection as appropriate. Good eyewear is worth its weight in gold, as you cannot replace your eyes. You’ll want to wear ear protection as well. Since every time you are exposed to noise levels above 90 decibels or so – and virtually every gunshot far exceeds that – you lose a little more hearing.

9. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting.

10. Store guns unloaded and not accessible to unauthorized persons. Always keep guns away from children. A child or those unfamiliar with guns are often quite curious about them. Always let them know that they may only handle a firearm with your supervision. Take them shooting, and show them how you practice good gun safety habits. But make sure that your guns are locked away when not in use.

RANGE SAFETY & ETIQUETTE

1. Make sure that your firearm is cased and unloaded when you enter a shooting range.

2. The uncasing and casing of your firearm should always take place at the designated “SAFETY AREA”.

3. The handling of ammunition in any “SAFETY AREA” is prohibited.

4. If allowed to holster, firearm must be unloaded, hammer down and with no magazine inserted. Handling of firearm in any fashion outside the SAFETY AREA is not allowed without the express authorization of the Range Officer.

5. Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while on the shooting range whether shooting or not.

6. When allowed to handle your firearm, always point the muzzle of your firearm down range. Never hold your firearm if there are people in front of you or with people downrange.

7. In a firing line with no barriers, the person to your right is always given priority unless otherwise stated.

8. Always announce that you are “firing” before you start shooting to allow people to prepare for your firing.

9. Load firearm only upon the advice of your Range Officer.

10. The Range Officer is the only boss inside the shooting range.

TIPS IN TRANSPORTING FIREARMS

1. Never carry your handgun in your pocket, purse or waistband. Use a proper gun case or holster.

2. Always transport your firearm in a safe unloaded condition.

3. When carrying with a loaded chamber, make sure that the safety mechanism is on. A safer option is to carry the pistol with a loaded magazine but with an empty chamber.

4. For revolvers, carry loaded revolvers with an empty chamber under the hammer.

5. Always bring the original copy of your firearm license and transport permit or PTCFOR when transporting your firearm. Note that you are required to show your documents when requested by any law enforcement officer.

Marksmanship

The skillful art of shooting and hitting a target at a given range or known

distance.

STANCE

GRIP

BREATHE CONTROL

SIGHT ALIGNMENT & PICTURE

TRIGGER CONTROL

STANCE1. CONTROL2. ARMS3. POSTURE4. ALIGNMENT5. NATURAL POINT OF AIM6. STANCE WIDTH

GRIPConsistency and neutrality are the goals.

You should have a totally neutral feeling in each hand. Achieving neutrality allows the Grip and Stance technique to perform its most important function: ALLOWING THE GUN TO RECOIL IN THE SAME DIRECTION, TO THE

SAME LEVEL, AND ON THE SAME PATH.

The Grip and Stance cannot control recoil in the sense of stopping recoil. That’s not possible.

What is possible is control of the sight and the gun.

BREATHE CONTROLThe breathing process provides the body with oxygen and

eliminates waste elements from the blood. Correct breathing while shooting is essential to proper body functions.

A complete respiratory cycle last for 4–5 seconds (inhaling and exhaling) and between each cycle, there is a pause of 2–3 seconds. This pause can be extended up to 10 seconds without any special labor or unpleasant sensation.

IT IS DURING THIS PAUSE BETWEEN BREATHS THAT THE SHOOTER SHOULD FIRE THE SHOT.

During the pause, the breathing muscles are relaxed thus the shooter avoids strain from the diaphragm.

SIGHT ALIGNMENT & SIGHT PICTURE

SIGHT PICTURE- Sight Picture is the relationship between the rear sight and the front sight to the

target with respect to the eye.

Traditional sighting instruction recommends a sight picture that has front and rear sights aligned and the target sitting directly atop the front post much like a cat on a fence. This is also called a "Six O'Clock Hold”

as the front sight is positioned at the 6 mark on a clock face.

Some, however, prefer to take a "Center Hold," where the front post is held directly in the middle of the

target.

When using open sights, concentrate your focus on the front sight, not on the target and not on the rear sight.

With three separate items before your eyes, any illusion that you will be able to keep all three in sharp focus is exactly that, an illusion. The eye can hold sharp focus

on only one thing. Make it the front sight.

A good sight picture will have the rear sight slightly fuzzy, the target slightly fuzzy and the front sight

razor-edge sharp.

SIGHT ALIGNMENT- Sight Alignment is the relationship between the rear

sight and the front sight with respect to the eye.

Sight alignment is exactly that. The front and the rear sight must be aligned together and with the target. Typical open sights are found in the following styles: Front Post and Rear Open; Front Post and Rear Aperture; and Front and Rear Aperture.The Front Post/Rear Open configuration is probably the most common and familiar to the beginning shooter.

Proper alignment places the front sight exactly in the center of the rear sight's opening. The top of the front sight should be exactly level with the top of the rear sight. The same principle applies to other variations. With the Front Post/Rear Aperture, the Front Post must appear in the absolute center of the circular aperture of the rear sight. Equal amounts of "daylight" should be seen to either side of the front sight.

Among the most common sight alignment errors is locating the front sight in a different position inside the rear notch. This will result in a dispersion of the shots on the target, since the bullets will tend to strike in the direction in which the front sight is positioned in the notch.  The results of this aiming error, known as "Angular Shift Error" are illustrated below:

TRIGGER CONTROLIs the method used to apply pressure on the trigger so

that the shot can be fired with the least amount of disturbance to sight alignment. It is the independent action of the trigger with uniform increasing pressure

straight to the rear after the slack has been taken.

Proper Trigger Control is another key ingredient in the accurate and safe shot.

For rifle and pistol shooting, the trigger must be squeezed slowly and steadily. As the sight picture takes

shape, increase pressure on the trigger in a motion drawing the finger and trigger straight to the rear. The instant the trigger disengages the sear and the shot is

fired should come as a surprise, because your concentration is focused on the sight picture.

FOLLOW THROUGH is the continued and physical application of the fundamentals after each round has been fired. The shooter must not shift his position, move his head or bring down the pistol for a few seconds after firing a shot.

CALLING THE SHOTS is the prediction of the shots on where the hits are on the target.

ERRORS IN TRIGGER CONTROL

FLINCHING - muscular tension or reaction in anticipation of the recoil. It is caused by moving the head, closing the eyes, moving the shoulder to the rear or combination.

JERKING - an attempt to make the pistol fire at a certain instant by rapidly applying pressure on the trigger.

In the final analysis, the proper handgun stance is the stance that allows the individual to deliver one aimed, controlled shot after another safely, efficiently, and comfortably.

Shotgun shooting has its unique characteristics. For one thing, instead of the steady squeeze so necessary for rifle and handgun shooting, shotgun trigger technique requires a slap of the trigger! For another, the emphasis is not so much on aiming as it is on pointing. But, first things first.Accurate shotgun shooting requires quick reflexive coordination among eyes, body and gun. This dynamic action requires a smooth, fluid motion launched from a stable, comfortable, and relaxed stance.

SHOTGUN HANDLING TECHNIQUES

One sports analogy to the proper shotgun stance likens it to that of the boxer. Feet spread apart, good balance, slight forward lean and bend at the knees, arms and body free to swing either left or right. Natural quickness is the hallmark here.

Experts recommend the following sequence for properly mounting the shotgun to your shoulder. Keep both eyes on the target. Bring the stock to the cheek (not the cheek to the stock). The trigger hand elbow is raised shoulder level. Snug the stock back against the shoulder. Lean slightly toward the target, but not so much that you impair your ability to swing left or right. When you see the gun's muzzle "touch" the target, give a crisp, quick pull (the "slap") on the trigger.