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Most laws regarding civilian ownership of the firearms in the Philippines concern registration and background checks. They also focus on disarming the various militant groups, such as the Islamic separatist groups in Mindanao and the communist rebel groups such as the New People's Army. The laws were also made as a result of the many armed political violence that the country has faced during election seasons. Gun control in the Philippines became infamous during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, who implemented gun confiscations against citizens. These were part of his martial law regime, what he referred to as "The New Society" or the ''Bagong Lipunan'', as well as to quell the Moro separatist groups in Mindanao. After then, gun control has become a moderate and strong issue in the Philippines. The ownership of firearms in the Philippines is regulated by the Firearms and Explosives Division of the Philippine National Police. In order to possess a firearm in the Philippines, a person must be at a minimum age of 21 years old and pass a background check to be issued a Possession License. They must also take a firearms training and safety course. Any history of mental illnesses and/or domestic violence within the individual or the family will cause an applicant to have his request rejected. Guns are used for hunting, target shooting, self-protection and security purposes. Filipinos can carry pistols and handguns in the public via the acquiring of a Permit to Carry. PROGUN is the main gun lobby of the Philippines, which is an organization meant to protect Filipino gun rights as well as to endorse politicians who will do so. According to a 2014 date, there are 1,700,000 licensed firearms owners and 3,900,000 privately owned guns (legally and illegally) in the country.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Guns in the Philippines — Firearms, gun law and gun control )〕 ==History== Gun control was a small issue in the Philippines. However, this became an issue during the various armed insurgencies that plagued the country in the 1960s and 1970s by Islamic militants in Mindanao and communist groups throughout the country. Strict gun control was enacted in 1972 under the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos. Under Proclamation No. 1081, citizens were banned from carrying a firearm outside of their residences. Though, despite the government claims that this was a temporary gun control law, citizens often fell victim to door-to-door searches for firearms. Confiscated firearms were not returned. During the 2010 election season, on January 10, a ban was implemented which completely prohibited citizens from carrying firearms into the public, with no exceptions. Off-duty police officers carrying their guns in the public were arrested for failure to comply with the law. This gun ban was a measure to prevent political killings, as the Philippines often deals with armed conflict during elections such as the Maguindanao Massacre.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Philippines Bans Guns During Election Campaign - TIME )〕 This move saw opposition from the gun lobby, especially from members of PROGUN. On May 29, 2014 Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act 10591.〔http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/07/26/13/new-gun-control-law-take-effect-september〕 This required gunsmiths to contain licenses to repair registered firearms. The law also required gun owners to renew their licenses every two years, and registration of their guns every four years. Failure to comply will result in revocation as well as confiscation of guns. This new law also required people who wish to carry their firearms outside of the public to apply for a Permit to Carry, under good reason. These permits are often given to people in high-ranking jobs. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gun politics in the Philippines」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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