The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered firearms importers and dealers to restrict the sale of digital night vision rifle scopes and similar devices to civilian individuals over threats that they could be used for any gun-related crimes.
Civil Security Group (CSG) spokesperson, Police Lieutenant Colonel Eudisan Gultiano confirmed the issuance of a Joint Public/Stakeholder Advisory, directing all dealers and importers to limit the selling, distribution and marketing of digital night vision rifle scopes and the like only to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), PNP, and other law enforcement agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine Coast Guard.
“The PNP has noted that accessories such as digital night vision rifle scopes and similar devices are being sold or distributed in the local market without undergoing evaluation and classification by the FEO Classification Board, as required for regulated items,” the advisory signed by CSG Director Major General Edgar Alan Okubo and Firearms and Explosives Office officer-in-charge Colonel Ericson Dilag reads. Vince Lopez
The public, especially gun owners and enthusiasts, are strongly advised against purchasing or otherwise acquiring digital night vision rifle scopes and similar devices. “This measure is essential to uphold public safety and security. The PNP urges full cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure compliance with this directive,” the advisory reads.
