How to acquire a License to Own and Possess Firearms

Republic Act No. 10591 stipulates the following pre-requisites to be eligible to acquire a License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF):

• Must be a Filipino or dual (with Filipino) citizen

• at least 21 years of age when applying for an LTOPF

• Must have a gainful work, occupaiton, or business, and must have filed an Income Tax Return (ITR) for the preceding year as a proof of income, profession, business, or occupation. 

One must prepare the following to acquire a License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF):

• Two duly-notarized copies of LTOPF Application Form (click on link to download)

• An FEO Account (please proceed to the link below)

• PNP-Validated Certificate of Gun Safety and Responsible Gun Ownership Seminar (click here to learn more)

• PSA Birth Certificate or Unexpired Philippine Passport

• Proof of Income (ITR, Certificate of Pension, etc.)

• One (1) Valid ID

• Proof of Residency (Billing Statement, Barangay Clearance, etc.)

• National Police Clearance Certificate (see link below)

• Neuro-psychiatric Test (please coordinate with your local PNP-RCSU)

• Drug Test (please coordinate with your local PNP-RCSU)

1. Create an FEO Account

2. Complete all the requirements

3. Upload a softcopy of the requirements to the FEO Website

4. Wait for approval

5. Upon approval of application, pay and upload receipt to the FEO Website