Firearms In the Phillipines

[Daltex1]

Does anyone know the law on a purchasing a gun in the Phillipines. I may be going over there for work and was wondering if anyone knows the laws on maybe purchasing a firearm when I am there and having it shipped back to the united states. Is it possible for them to sell a foreigner a firearm and is it legal to ship it back to the states? I would love to be able to get a good deal on a gun but i sure do not want to end up in a fillipino prison dancing to 80's music.

[74novaman]

I'm no expert, but the first place to start would be federal ITAR laws, I believe.

My gut says the hassle/expense is going to far outweigh the couple hundred bucks you might save.

[Daltex1]

a couple hundred bucks is a lot to a person like me. I wonder if its even possible for them to sell a foreigner a firearm, thanks for the link, i will continue my research

[snatchel]

a couple hundred bucks is a lot to a person like me. I wonder if its even possible for them to sell a foreigner a firearm, thanks for the link, i will continue my research

My wife is Filipino, and a fairly recent immigrant. I'll ask her... if she doesn't know, I can ask her parents.

On a side note, her Uncle is a multimillionaire (from the Aquino family, one of the Aquino's is the President of the Philippines) and one of the side businesses he owns is a security company.. which of course offers personal security services. Wife and I actually hire (uncle gives us) 2 men from his company that act as drivers/escorts/tour-guides. I think to purchase the services cost something like $50 American a day? Labor is extremely cheap over there.

Back on topic, unless you are a dual-citizen, I doubt that you can purchase a gun there. From what I understand, purchasing a firearm as a PI citizen can be strenuous... I bet as a foreigner it would be more difficult. I'll get back to you shortly.

Also.... if you are curious of places to avoid and/or go to, let me know. I can get up to date info on that too.

[erick619]

Hiring personal security might be your best bet. Are you a dual citizen?

here are some links I found that might help:

http://www.gunpolicy.org/firearms/region/philippines" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.pbdionisio.com/philippine-firearm-law/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (this is a gun website, scroll down for the laws [PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1866])

I will ask my family when I get the chance. Oh, and don't buy this gun either - it's Manny Pacquiao's 1911:

[RSJ]

Hey, maybe you can get a good deal on a Rock Island 1911!

[C-dub]

Mmmm, pancit. Sorry, it's the only thing I liked about the Phillipines.

[snatchel]

Mmmm, pancit. Sorry, it's the only thing I liked about the Phillipines.

You should come over to dinner.

TO answer the OP:

Nope, you aren't going to be able to purchase bud. Sorry!