<Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> During his presidency Ferdinand Marcos 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 . Since then, gun control has become a moderate and strong issue in the Philippines . </P> <P> 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 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 . </P> <P> 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 . </P>

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