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Airsoft pistol as souvenir?

Requested from BOC by L. Villegas at 04:56 PM on Oct 31, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 10/31/2023 - 10/31/2023
Tracking no: #BOC-470072743512

Villegas 04:56 PM, Oct 31, 2023 

I was in japan last week and I wanted to buy an airsoft pistol from a local shop there. But I didnt know if I could bring it back home for personal use.

What are the rules regarding bringing back airsoft as souvenir from a vacation?

Officer 03:23 PM, Nov 03, 2023 

November 3, 2023

Dear Laery Chael Villegas,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 31, 2023 04:56:53 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Airsoft pistol as souvenir?.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of the information you requested.

Pursuant to PNP Rules and Regulations, any person engaged or intending to engage in the import and/or export of airsoft rifles/pistols shall first secure the corresponding Import or Export Permit (Authority to Import/Export) from the PNP-Firearms and Explosives Office (PNP-FEO) prior to the actual import or export of said items.

NOTE: The PNP-FEO does not issue an Import or Export Permit (Authority to Import/Export) to individuals who import/export airsoft gun/s for personal use. Meaning, only licensed manufacturers/dealers are allowed to import/export such commodity.

For further questions about the rules, please communicate directly with the PNP-FEO. You may reach them thru the email address polsection.fldfeo@gmail.com.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer

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