How to get your License to Own and Possess Firearms.
The LTOPF, or License to Own and Possess Firearms, is the card you need before you can buy a firearm. Here is every document, step and fee, taken from the Philippine National Police Firearms and Explosives Office's own 2026 Citizens Charter.
You apply to the FEO. We sell to LTOPF holders.
The PNP Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) issues the LTOPF. Crosshair Guns and Ammo does not issue it and cannot approve it. What we do is check that your valid LTOPF matches the firearm before any sale, in person at the store.
Always confirm with the FEO. This guide follows the FEO Citizens Charter, CY 2026, 1st Edition, and the fee schedule effective 16 March 2024. We last checked it on 27 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, and the FEO's own website is the final word.
Sources: FEO Citizens Charter 2026 · Official forms · FEO online portal
Are you eligible?
The charter says an LTOPF may be granted to a qualified Filipino citizen who is 21 years old at the time of filing the written application.
It is a written authority to own and possess firearms, or firearms and ammunition. It is granted by the Chief of the PNP through the Chief of the FEO, under the Revised IRR of Republic Act 10591.
Active PNP and AFP personnel are exempt from the neuro-psychiatric exam and the drug test. Everyone else takes both.
Gather these before you start.
Tick each one as you get it. Your ticks stay on this device only, nothing is sent to us.
- Notarized Affidavit of UndertakingNeeded if you want the 10-year validity.
- Firearm License Bond Policy and a certificate of inspectionNeeded for Type 3 to Type 5 LTOPFs. Type 5 also needs a Gun Collector's Certificate.
- Special Power of Attorney or authorization letterNeeded if a representative processes the application for you.
- Extra documents for law enforcement personnel and persons with disabilityActive or retired PNP, AFP and other law enforcement personnel, and persons with a physical or sensory impairment, have additional certificates. The charter lists them.
What counts as proof of income?
It depends on your work, as listed in the charter:
- Professional: Income Tax Return for the preceding year that shows the profession.
- Business owner: business permit, or DTI or SEC registration.
- Private employee: notarized certificate of employment with the latest payslip.
- Government employee: CSC attested appointment or plantilla.
- Active law enforcement: certificate of active duty status. Retired: retirement order.
- Elected or government official: oath of office.
- Military reservist: J9 clearance.
- Others: a bank certificate of deposit or statement of account showing the account has existed for the last six months before you file, or a barangay certification of gainful work or occupation, or a land title and/or proof of real property tax payment, or a certificate of pension for a retired applicant.
From documents to your LTOPF card.
Seven steps, in this order. Tap a step in the map to see where it happens and what comes before and after it. Below it, the line fills in as you scroll.
The big picture
- Get your documents ready. Collect everything in the checklist and have your application form notarized.
- Create your FEO online account and upload. Register, sign in and upload your documents.
- Take the neuro-psychiatric exam and the drug test. Both results must reach your online account before evaluation starts. Active PNP and AFP personnel are exempt.
- Wait for the online evaluation. When it is approved, your account shows For Payment.
- Pay through Landbank. Fill up the Oncoll slip and pay at a branch, or use the LBP e-payment portal.
- Upload your proof of payment. Then check that the status reads for payment validation.
- Claim your LTOPF card. Go to the FEO branch for payment validation and the release of your card.
Step by step
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Get your documents ready
Collect everything in the checklist above and have your application form notarized. Scan or photograph each document so it is clear and complete.
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Create your FEO online account and upload
Register and sign in on the FEO online portal. The portal notes that signing up for an account is done through the eGovPH mobile app. Then upload your documents to your FEO online account.
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Take the neuro-psychiatric exam and the drug test
The neuro-psychiatric test is conducted by the PNP Health Service and the drug test by the PNP Forensic Group. Your application does not move to online evaluation until both results reach your online account. Active PNP and AFP personnel are exempt.
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Wait for the online evaluation
The FEO checks that your documents are complete, valid and correct. When it approves, your account shows For Payment. Processing depends on how many applications are in the queue.
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Pay through Landbank
Fill up the Oncoll slip and pay at a Landbank of the Philippines branch, or pay through the LBP e-payment portal. Use the reference number sent through your user account. The amount is in the fee table below.
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Upload your proof of payment
Upload the receipt to your FEO account, then check that the status reads for payment validation.
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Claim your LTOPF card
Go to the FEO branch where you filed for payment validation and the release of your LTOPF card. The charter lists a total processing time of 6 days and 5 hours across its steps.
The FEO branch you transacted with
What the LTOPF costs.
The fee depends on your type, which is set by how many firearms the LTOPF covers, on 5 or 10 years of validity, and on who you are. Pick yours.
| Type | Firearms | Regular 5-yr | Regular 10-yr | 50% 5-yr | 50% 10-yr | Senior 5-yr | Senior 10-yr |
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| Type 1 | Max of 2 | 1,000.00 | 2,000.00 | 500.00 | 1,000.00 | 800.00 | 1,600.00 |
| Type 2 | Max of 5 | 5,000.00 | 10,000.00 | 2,500.00 | 5,000.00 | 4,000.00 | 8,000.00 |
| Type 3 | Max of 10 | 7,500.00 | 15,000.00 | 3,750.00 | 7,500.00 | 6,000.00 | 12,000.00 |
| Type 4 | Max of 15 | 12,500.00 | 25,000.00 | 6,250.00 | 12,500.00 | 10,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Type 5 | More than 15 | 25,000.00 | 50,000.00 | 12,500.00 | 25,000.00 | 20,000.00 | 40,000.00 |
Amounts in Philippine pesos, from the FEO Schedule of Fees effective 16 March 2024. 50% column: law enforcement agencies and government employees, retired government employees and military reservists. Senior column: 20 percent discount with a senior citizen ID.
Renewing is shorter.
For a renewal, the charter says to upload only your duly notarized, accomplished LTOPF application form and a National Police Clearance. The renewal form is on the FEO forms page.
Then come see us.
Firearms and ammunition are not sold online. Bring your valid LTOPF to the store, and we confirm that the paperwork matches the item and the caliber before we complete the sale.
Each firearm you buy must then get its own Firearms Registration with the FEO. The charter's Firearms Registration (Individual) section lists what is needed for a new purchase.
Common questions.
Does Crosshair Guns and Ammo issue the LTOPF?
No. Only the PNP Firearms and Explosives Office issues it. Crosshair Guns and Ammo is a licensed dealer that sells to people who already hold a valid LTOPF.
Can I buy a firearm online if I have an LTOPF?
No. Firearms and ammunition are sold in person only, after your LTOPF is verified at the store.
How long is the LTOPF valid?
The fee schedule lists a 5-year and a 10-year LTOPF. A 10-year LTOPF needs a notarized Affidavit of Undertaking.
Can someone else file for me?
A representative can process the application with a Special Power of Attorney or an authorization letter.
Who is exempt from the neuro-psychiatric exam and the drug test?
Active Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel. Everyone else takes both.
Already have an LTOPF? Come in and tell us what you are looking for.
Bring your valid LTOPF and we will take it from there, in person.