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Election gun ban violations reached 1,662, Comelec says
As of March 15, 2025, a total of 1,662 individuals have been arrested for violating the election gun ban nationwide, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
These arrests include 1,558 civilians, 31 security guards, 11 police officers, 9 military personnel, and 9 foreigners, among others.
Authorities have confiscated 1,677 firearms, including 1,529 small firearms, 65 replicas, 43 light weapons, and 40 explosives, along with 7,218 rounds of ammunition.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Western Visayas previously reported 71 arrests and 69 firearms confiscated in their region from January 12 to March 10, 2025.
The election period and gun ban, implemented to ensure peace and security, are in effect from January 12 to June 11, 2025.
The PNP emphasizes that licensed firearms are not exempt from the ban unless a Comelec-approved exemption has been secured.
Authorities are enforcing strict security measures, including checkpoints where only visual inspections are allowed.
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