Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act

Also known as RA 10591

The Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act is a Philippine law aimed at regulating the possession, use, and sale of firearms. It has been strictly enforced during the election period through various police operations, resulting in arrests and seizures across the country. The act continues to play a crucial role in maintaining public safety by reducing illegal firearm transactions and ensuring compliance with election gun bans.

This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage.
Last updated at May 19, 2025.

Recent stories about RA 10591

P21.76M shabu, one arrest in Pasig buy-bust

Suspected shabu valued at P21.76 million was confiscated, and one individual was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Pasig City.
Read full story

NCRPO arrests suspect linked to House staff killing

On Wednesday, the National Capital Region Police Office reported the arrest of a suspect linked to the fatal shooting of Mauricio 'Morrie' Pulhin, an employee of the House of Representatives.
Read full story

CCAA urges Marcos to veto gun law amendments, citing public safety risks

Climate Conflict Action Asia (CCAA) is urging President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. to veto proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, warning that these changes could endanger public safety and democratic stability.
Read full story

Police arrest 'Gaynor,' tabloid reporter with illegal guns

Police arrested three individuals, including a tabloid reporter identified as 'Gaynor,' on Monday in Makati City during an entrapment operation against the illegal sale of firearms.
Read full story

Albuera mayoral candidate files frustrated murder charges against 7 Ormoc policemen

Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa has filed frustrated murder charges against seven Ormoc City policemen allegedly involved in a recent shooting attempt on his life.
Read full story

7 cops charged for loose firearms in Kerwin Espinosa shooting

Seven police officers involved in the shooting of Kerwin Espinosa, a self-confessed drug lord and mayoralty candidate in Albuera, Leyte, have been charged for carrying loose firearms during the election period.
Read full story

PRO 4A arrests alleged gun runner, seizes multiple firearms in Bacoor

On Monday, April 7, authorities arrested an alleged gun runner named alias Jay in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Molino 2, Bacoor City.
Read full story

PDEA files charges against Christopher for shabu smuggling, seizures in Calapan and Sibulan

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has filed criminal charges against Christopher for smuggling 120 kilos of suspected shabu worth PHP816 million in Calapan City on March 21.
Read full story

NBI arrests 12 Chinese nationals for illegal firearms, resisting arrest

Twelve Chinese nationals were arrested during a raid conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa on suspicion of possessing illegal firearms and resisting arrest.
Read full story

Woman arrested at Mactan Airport for carrying four bullets

A 47-year-old female passenger was arrested at Mactan-Cebu International Airport on Thursday, March 27, after four bullets were found in her baggage during a routine X-ray inspection.
Read full story