FAQ

A firearm is a weapon that uses gunpowder or other explosive to discharge a projectile through a barrel by the force of the expanding gases. This includes handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

A handgun is a small firearm that can be held and fired with one hand, while a rifle is a long gun that is typically fired with both hands and is used for hunting or long-range shooting.

A semi-automatic firearm fires one bullet each time the trigger is pulled, while a fully automatic firearm continues to fire as long as the trigger is pulled. Fully automatic firearms are heavily regulated in the Philippines.

A magazine is a device that holds a set number of rounds of ammunition for a firearm. It is inserted into the firearm and is used to feed the ammunition into the chamber.

It is important to store firearms in a safe and secure location, such as a gun safe or locked cabinet. It is also important to ensure that firearms are stored unloaded and with the safety on. Ammunition should be stored separately from firearms.

The legal age to purchase is 21.

It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning a firearm. This typically involves disassembling the firearm, cleaning the barrel and other parts with a cleaning solution, and lubricating moving parts.

A safety on a firearm is a mechanism that prevents the firearm from being fired accidentally. It is important to engage the safety when the firearm is not in use, and to always check the safety before handling or firing a firearm.