Gun-control policy advocate and former lawmaker Carlos Isagani Zarate criticizes the new policy of the Philippine National Police (PNP) allowing civilians to own licensed semi-automatic rifles, stating that it will further promote a gun culture in the country, especially among the elite. PNP spokesperson, Police Colonel Jean Fajardo, announced the new rules in a press conference on Monday, March 4.
Gun-control policy advocate and former lawmaker Carlos Isagani Zarate says the new policy is headed in the 'wrong direction' because it will only further promote a gun culture in the country, 'especially among the elite who have the wherewithal to purchase these expensive 'toys' The Philippine National Police (PNP) made a major announcement on Monday, March 4: civilians are now allowed to own licensed semi-automatic rifles .
Sa ngayon po, ‘yong mga private citizens po na nagmamay-ari po ng riple, particulary po ‘yong 7.62 pababa po, at ‘yong kanilang mga baril po ay klasipikasyon po ng semi-automatic, ay pupuwede na po itong palisensiyahan ng sibilyan po ,” PNP spokesperson and Public Information Office chief Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press conference on Monday. (Now, private citizens who own rifles, particularly 7.62 and lower, along with guns classified as semi-automatic, can be entitled to civilian licenses.)made the new rules possible, Fajardo said. A study by a technical working group suggested the said amendmen
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