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INTRODUCTION TO FIREARM SAFETY AND MARKSMANSHIP COURSE. Philippine Laws on Firearm Ownership and Possession Basic Pistolcraft Fundamentals of Firearm Safety Elements of Handgun Marksmanship Proficiency Firing. PHILIPPINE LAWS ON FIREARM OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
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INTRODUCTION TO FIREARM SAFETY AND MARKSMANSHIP COURSE • Philippine Laws on Firearm Ownership and Possession • Basic Pistolcraft • Fundamentals of Firearm Safety • Elements of Handgun Marksmanship • Proficiency Firing
DEFINITION OF TERMS FIREARMS as defined include rifles, muskets, carbines, shotguns, revolvers, pistols and all other deadly weapons from which bullet, ball, shot, shell or other missiles may be discharged by means of gunpowder or other explosives. The term also includes air rifles and pistols not classified as toys under the provisions of Executive Order No. 712. The BARREL of any firearm shall be considered a complete firearm.
DEFINITION OF TERMS AMMUNITION refers to loaded shells for firearms from which a bullet, ball, shot, shell or other missiles may be fired by means of gunpowder or explosives. LICENSE TO POSSESS FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION is a written document issued by the Firearms and Explosives Division of the Philippine National Police, authorizing a person to possess in his residence a firearm which is subject of said license, and an authorized quantity of ammunition.
DEFINITION OF TERMS RESIDENCE refers to that place where the firearm and ammunition are being permanently kept. It includes the office or house designated as firearm residence, and the premises of the said office or house enclosed by walls and gates separating the same from adjacent properties A motor 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 firearms, ammunition or instruments used or intended to be used in the manufacture of firearms and/or ammunition. Section 3 It is unlawful to tamper the serial numbers of a firearm. The penalty of four years imprisonment shall be imposed upon any person who shall unlawfully tamper, change, deface or erase the serial number of any firearm.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1866as amended by Republic Act 8294 • Section 5 The term UNLICENSED FIREARM includes: • Firearms with expired licenses; • b. Use of licensed firearms in the commission of a crime.
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 164 Section 2: Every bonafide gun club member . . . may apply for the issuance of licenses to possess shooting units up to, but not to exceed, .45 caliber for side arms and 5.56 and 7.62 for semi-auto competition rifles; Provided that no . . . gun club member shall possess at any one time more than 15 units sidearms and 6 units rifles, and 5,000 rounds of ammunition . . . and provided further that fully automatic models shall not be so licensed.
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 256 Section 7: No firearm application shall be approved by the PNP-FED without a Certificate of Attendance by the applicant in a seminar covering Gun Safety, Responsibility, Laws, Regulation and other pertinent topics.
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 850 Section 2: All citizens of the Philippines who were issued licenses to posses firearms will be permanently disqualified from possessing firearms of any type and/or caliber after losing a registered firearm for the third time.
LEGAL SOURCES OF FIREARMS • Licensed firearms dealer through purchase. • Licensed firearms holder through sale or transfer.\1 • Importation or purchase abroad of firearm and ammunition by individuals.\2 • \1 firearms may only be physically delivered by the seller to the buyer only after the latter has secured the corresponding firearm license and permit to transport firearm • \2 suspended by Presidential Order issued September 19, 1991
LICENSES TO POSSESS FIREARMS • LONG REGULAR LICENSE (LRL) • Issued to private firms, establishments or corporations for use by their officers or employees excluding security guards. • SHORT REGULAR LICENSE (SRL) • Issued to private employees for firearms provided by their respective companies that are covered by a long regular license.
LICENSES TO POSSESS FIREARMS • LONG CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (LCR) • Issued to government agencies or offices, government owned or controlled corporations for use of their officers or employees excluding security guards. • SHORT CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (SCR) • Issued to government officials or employees for firearms provided by their respective agencies or offices that are covered by a long certificate of registration.
LICENSES TO POSSESS FIREARMS • REGULAR LICENSE (RL) • Issued to civilians or private individuals for their privately-owned firearms, and to corporations and security agencies for company-owned firearms for use by their security guards. • SPECIAL PERMITS (SP) • Issued to government officials or employees for their privately-owned firearms.
REVOCATION OF FIREARM LICENSE 1. A firearm license shall be revoked under any of the following circumstances: a. Loss of firearm through negligence; b. Carrying of firearm outside the 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 Php 1,000.00;
REVOCATION OF FIREARM LICENSE 1. A firearm license shall be revoked under any of the following circumstances: 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.
REVOCATION OF FIREARM LICENSE • Upon revocation of the firearm license, the firearm and ammunition covered by such license shall be surrendered to the 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 the PNP-FED for proper disposition.
REVOCATION OF FIREARM LICENSE 3. Upon the death or legal disability of the firearm holder, 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 to the PNP-FED or the PNP Regional or Provincial Director after securing the necessary transport permits. Such firearm and ammunition shall be retained pending the issuance of a license in accordance with the law.
REVOCATION OF FIREARM LICENSE 4. It shall be 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 Special Permit, Long Certificate of Registration, Short Certificate of Registration, Long Regular License and/or Short Regular License.
CARRYING AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS TRANSPORT PERMITS - a one-time pass issued to individuals for the purpose of transporting UNLOADED firearms and ammunition from one location to another and back if necessary. PERMITS TO TRANSPORT FIREARMS FOR GUN CLUB MEMBERS(PTTs) - a written authority issued to PNP-FED accredited gun club members for the purpose of transporting UNLOADED firearms and ammunition from residence to accredited firing ranges and back.
CARRYING AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS HUNTING PERMITS - a written authority issued to individuals for purposes of transporting UNLOADED firearms and ammunition to hunt in legal hunting grounds. PERMITS TO CARRY FIREARMS OUTSIDE OF RESIDENCES (PTCs/PTCFORs) - 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 to carry LOADED firearms and ammunition outside of residences.
CARRYING AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS DUTY DETAIL ORDER - a written order issued by a superior officer to his subordinates, assigning them the performance of a specific task within or outside his official station that is part of their regular duties. 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.
CARRYING AND TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS No Mission Order shall be issued to any civilian agent authorizing the carry firearms outside of residence by the same unless the individual is: a. Included in the regular plantilla of the government agency involved in law enforcement; b. Receiving regular compensation for the services he is rendering in the agency; and c. Involved in a special law enforcement, police or intelligence project which specifically requires the use of firearms to ensure its accomplishment.
MANNER OF CARRYING FIREARMS • The sidearm carried by a person in uniform shall be placed in a holster securely attached to the belt. • Persons in uniform but without holsters and those in civilian clothes who are authorized to carry their firearms outside residences shall ensure that their firearms are concealed unless in actual use for legitimate purpose. • The practice of flagrantly displaying a firearm or tucking it at the waist while in uniform or civilian clothes is prohibited. • Only firearms specifically described in the permit shall be carried.
LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS TO CARRY OF FIREARMS • Those authorized to carry firearms shall not bring said firearms inside public drinking places, cabarets, public dance halls and public amusement places; or while attending civic, political or religious rallies and meetings. • 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.
VALID USE OF FIREARMS IN SELF DEFENSE Article 11 of the Revised Penal Code states that any person acting in defense of his person or rights do not incur any criminal liability under the following justifying circumstances: 1. Unlawful aggression; 2. Reasonable necessity of the means employed to prevent or repel the unlawful aggression; and 3. Lack of sufficient provocation on the part of the person defending himself. ALL THREE CIRCUMSTANCES MUST EXIST
BASIC PISTOLCRAFT The Anatomy of a Modern Bullet Parts of a Semi-Automatic Pistol Pistol Mechanics
Anatomy of a Bullet • Primer • Powder or Propellant • Shell or Casing • Slug or Bullet Head
Parts of a Pistol front sight frame or receiver rear sight slide barrel grip tang trigger guard grip trigger magazine
FOUR RULES OF GUN SAFETY • Consider all firearms as loaded. • Never let the muzzle of the firearm point at anything you do not intend to destroy. • Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to fire. • Be sure of your target and what lies beyond and around it before you shoot.
FIREARM SAFETY CHECK • 1. Make sure that the muzzle of the firearm is always pointed in a safe direction; • Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard, and engage any external safety; • Remove the magazine from the firearm and place in a safe location (inside your pocket or range bag or on top of your work table);
FIREARM SAFETY CHECK • Pull back the pistol slide and hold open, while visually inspecting the chamber through the ejection port to ensure that there is no bullet in the chamber; • Release the slide and rack it back and forth twice to ensure that the firearm is unloaded; • Pull back the pistol slide completely and engage the slide stop; or point the firearm in a safe direction and pull the trigger.
FIREARM SAFETY TIPS 1. It is better to gun proof your children than to child proof a gun. 2. If a child finds a gun, they should be taught to: STOP and DO NOT TOUCH THE GUN Leave the area immediately Tell a responsible adult what he found
FIREARM SAFETY TIPS • Be sure that your firearm is combat ready and safe to operate; • Seek professional training and train with your own firearm; • Use only the correct ammunition. Be careful of “hot” loads; • Wear eye and and ear protection as appropriate; • Never take a gun away from someone by pulling on the barrel;
FIREARM SAFETY TIPS • Never use drugs or alcohol before or during a day of shooting; • Never shoot into water and avoid ricochets. Do not shoot at heavy objects such as junked cars, gas tanks and abandoned refrigerators; • While hunting, be completely aware of the whereabouts of your buddies, and never shoot at sound or movement while hunting.
FIREARM SAFETY TIPS • Be aware that certain firearms and activities have additional rules and precautions. • Never climb a tree or fence or jump a ditch with a loaded gun; • Always obey firing range rules and your Range Safety Officer; • Never rely solely on the safety devices of your firearm. It is only a piece of equipment that can malfunction;
FIREARM SAFETY TIPS • 15.Never allow horseplay with your firearm; • 16.Carry firearms in appropriate gun cases; • 17.Be sure that your barrel is clear of obstructions before firing.
FIREARM CARRY AND TRANSPORT • When transporting or carrying firearms: • Never carry your handgun in your pocket, purse or waistband. Use a proper gun case or holster; • Always transport your firearm in a safe, unloaded condition; • When carrying a loaded firearm, make sure that the safety is engaged. A better option is to carry the handgun with a loaded magazine but with an empty chamber.
FIREARM CARRY AND TRANSPORT • Carry loaded revolvers with an empty chamber under the hammer. • Always bring the original copy of the firearm license and transport permits or permits to carry firearms when taking firearms outside of residences. All are required to show these 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. 1. Master Eye 2. Two-Handed Grip 3. Shooting Stance 4. Sight Picture and Alignment 5. Breath Control 6. Trigger Control 7. Follow Through
MASTER EYE Identify the master or dominant eye which shall be used for purposes of aiming or acquiring the sight picture and sight alignment.
TWO-HANDED GRIP The handgun must be held by the strong hand against the base of the palm by middle, ring and small fingers in a manner that will place the web of the hand in the highest possible position. The thumb should lock down and press against the opposite side of the pistol grip, with the trigger finger relaxed outside the trigger guard.
TWO-HANDED GRIP The base of the weak hand palm should achieve contact with the uncovered area of the pistol grip, with the fingertips of the weak hand wrapping around the pistol grip and touching the knuckles of the strong hand. The weak hand thumb should be tucked in with the strong hand thumb.
SHOOTING STANCE • Feet should be held parallel and slightly apart • Knees should be flexed or slightly bent. • Head should be held steady with eyes fixed on the target. • Shoulders should be held square to the body and parallel to the feet.
SHOOTING STANCE 5. Handgun should be held out at eye level in a two-handed grip, with elbows slightly bent. 6. Upper body should lean slightly forward. 7. Hips should be held loose and comfortable.
SHOOTING STANCE Viewed from the top, the pistol forms the apex of a triangle formed by both arms as the two sides and the shoulders as the base. Hence the term, ‘The Isosceles Stance’.