Sports : Airsoft (Gun Ban)

As Philippine Presidential Election is coming. The Commission of Election has ordered the Gun Ban to take effect last week. This order also covers the Airsoft Guns on this case.

As an alternative solution on this case is that some of the Game Sites has offered Gun storage at site. This is to avoid Airsofters to be apprehended by possession of an Airsoft Gun during Gun Ban. You may check out the list of Game sites that offer this kind of service at www.acmairsoft.org or www.filairsoft.com. This service is a very good idea for the Airsoft hobbyist. Kudos to those gamesites who offor this type of service.

If you are new to Airsoft hobby and want to buy an Airsoft Gun and worried about the Gun Ban. There is a amendment released Comelec Resolution 8742 which states that purchase can still be done.

Qouting the paragraph 3 added:
"In the case of sale of firearms, the transport or delivery of
the same shall be done by the authorized dealer itself on a oneway
basis directly to the address of the buyer within twenty four
(24) hours. Likewise, the transport or delivery of firearms and
spare parts for export to seaports on a one-way basis; or the
transport or delivery of imported parts, spare parts and other raw
materials used in the manufacturing of firearms directly to the
manufacturing facility of licensed manufacturer, with prior notice
to the Commission, shall be authorized."

It is clear says that purchasing firearms can still be done but it need to be transported by the authorized dealer itself within 24 hours. This is another good news to all Airsoft hobbyist. So verify with your local Airsoft distributor about this matter and if they are not aware of this give them a copy of the Resolution 8742.

Copy of this can be downloaded on: http://comelec.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/com_res_8742.pdf

Enjoy!