26/09/2026
GUN SAFETY STARTS WITH RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AS PNP LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ADVOCACY
GUN SAFETY STARTS WITH RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AS PNP LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE ADVOCACY
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP), the PNP Civil Security Group (CSG) has launched a Gun Safety Advocacy Campaign to promote responsible firearm ownership, safe handling, proper storage, and the prevention of unauthorized access to fi****ms.
The campaign was launched amid recent firearm-related incidents involving minors in school settings, which brought renewed attention to the importance of preventing unauthorized access to fi****ms and ensuring that legally owned guns are properly secured. Rather than focusing only on enforcement after an incident occurs, the CSG initiative seeks to strengthen prevention by encouraging responsible firearm owners to make safety a continuing practice.
Carrying the official tagline “OWN A GUN RESPONSIBLY. GUN SAFETY IS A CONTINUING DUTY,” the campaign emphasizes that firearm safety goes beyond legal ownership. It encourages firearm owners to consistently practice safe handling, secure storage, and accountability, particularly in ensuring that fi****ms do not become accessible to unauthorized persons.
The campaign also carries the hashtags , , and , encouraging firearm owners, families, shooting clubs, partner organizations, and communities to help amplify practical firearm safety reminders through their respective activities and platforms.
The initiative forms part of the PNP’s continuing preventive efforts to promote the responsible use and safekeeping of fi****ms. Through sustained public education and cooperation with stakeholders, the campaign seeks to reinforce the message that a properly secured firearm helps protect not only its owner, but also the family and the wider community.
“Kapag may baril, may kaakibat na responsibilidad. Hindi lang ito tungkol sa pagmamay-ari; kasama rito ang araw-araw na pag-iingat. Kung ligtas ang pagkakahawak at pagkakatago ng baril, mas napoprotektahan natin ang ating pamilya at komunidad,” PGen Nartatez said.
He emphasized that firearm safety should become part of everyday practice, particularly in ensuring that fi****ms remain properly secured and inaccessible to unauthorized persons.
“Hindi natin kailangang hintayin na may mangyaring insidente bago natin seryosohin ang gun safety. Nasa simpleng pag-iingat ang malaking bahagi ng prevention—sa tamang paghawak, tamang safe keeping, at pagtiyak na hindi ito maaabot ng taong hindi dapat magkaroon nito. Sa ganitong paraan, lahat tayo may kontribusyon sa kaligtasan ng ating pamilya at komunidad,” PGen Nartatez said.
The CSG initiative is aligned with the PNP’s Focused Agenda, particularly its Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), by complementing law enforcement efforts with prevention, public awareness, and stronger community participation in promoting firearm safety.
The campaign also supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in advancing public safety through initiatives that encourage responsible practices and active community participation.
The PNP encourages firearm owners, stakeholders, and the public to help amplify the campaign’s safety messages through appropriate community activities, information materials, and social media platforms. Through collective responsibility and sustained awareness, the PNP seeks to advance “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman,” while fostering a culture where gun safety remains a continuing duty.
(PNP-PIO)
