Philippines - Apply for Permit to Carry Firearms

ProcedureEdit

Apply Online:

To Apply for Permit to Carry Firearms, the applicant has to make an application online via – link
The applicant has to click the “Create Account”.
Enter the registration details and click the “Sign-up now”
Now the applicant has to move on to the “Sign up session”.
Enter the email id and password and then click the “Login” button.
To start the application, click the "SELECT SERVICES" button and then click "FIREARMS REGISTRATION".
Enter the necessary details in the application form and click the “Proceed” button.
Also, upload the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Wait for a text or an email from FEO confirming that they have received the application.
Now the applicant has to pay the prescribed amount of fee in online mode.
The concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
The applicant has to visit the office to get the license.
This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In Person:

To Apply for a Permit to Carry Firearms, the applicant has to approach the Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) Link
An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
The applicant has to pay the prescribed amount of fee as per the authority’s request.
After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
The applicant has to visit the office to collect the firearm permit.
This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Required DocumentsEdit

Certificate of Ballistics Testing
Firearms Registration
NBI Clearance
Authority to Purchase/Transfer issued by SOSIA
For LGUs, an inventory report of the firearms signed by the Head of Office and SAO/Property Custodian
Drug Test Certificate
Certification from SEC or DTI or CDA
Citizenship card
Address proof

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO)
1st Lt. Alfabeto St., Camp Crame, Quezon City Philippines
Phone: (632) 8723-0401 loc. 4588
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link

EligibilityEdit

Individual:

Filipino citizen
At least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of the filing of his/her written application to own and possess a firearm or firearms
Has gainful work, occupation, or business or has filed an Income Tax Return (ITR) for the preceding year as proof of income, profession, business, or occupation.

Juridical entities:

Must be Filipino-owned,
It is a current, operational, and continuing concern
It has completed and submitted all its reportorial requirements to the SEC/DTI/CDA
It has paid all its income taxes for the previous year, as duly certified/stamped and received by the BIR and
It has a valid License to Operate (LTO) issued by Director, CSG through SOSIA