RD PRO8 orders suspension of permit to carry firearms outside residence in Western Samar

Press Release
By PRO8
May 4, 2010

CAMP RUPERTO K. KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte  –  PCSupt Arnold R. Revilla, RD PRO8 has issued directive on the suspension of permit to carry firearms outside residence (ptcfor) in Western Samar following the shooting of Calbayog City mayor Reynaldo Uy that resulted to his death while undergoing treatment at St. Paul’s Hospital last april 30, 2011 during the fiesta celebration of Hinabangan, Samar.

Memorandum from Police Director General Raul M. Bacalzo, Chief PNP, revealed that the continuing commission of incidents involving the use of firearms in Western Samar is greatly affecting the overall peace and order condition in the province. To end the perceived “culture of violence” and improve the peace and security in the province, there is a need to limit the number of firearms proliferating in the streets, both the registered and loose firearms.

In this regard, all permits to carry firearms outside of residence are hereby suspended effective May 1, 2011 in the province of Western Samar. Only members of the PNP, AFP and other law enforcement agencies who are performing official duties will be allowed to carry firearms in the province.