- Must be a politically significant individual recognized by the government. b. Must have submitted nomination papers to contest the 13th Parliamentary Election. c. Must have an existing security risk verified by the competent authority (intelligence agency, where applicable). d. Must be physically and mentally capable. e. Must have a secure arrangement for storing the firearm. f. Regarding the granting of licenses under this policy, other policies and provisions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on this matter must apply. However, the part concerning personal income tax payment may be relaxed.
- The term of a license approved under this policy shall be 15 days starting from the date of declaration of the election results. After that period, such a license shall be deemed automatically cancelled. Provided that, if the other conditions of the policy issued for obtaining a license are fulfilled, the Ministry of Home Affairs may convert this temporary license into a regular license. b. If a license holder continues to possess any firearm under that license after its term has expired or after its cancellation, punitive measures will be taken against him/her according to prevailing laws.
- Appointment of a retainer shall be permissible only if there is a genuine security risk.
- A retainer cannot be appointed or approved for the purpose of exerting influence in political activities or for the purpose of intimidation.
- If a politically significant individual or candidate is eligible to obtain a license but is unable or unwilling to purchase a firearm, he/she may appoint a person who possesses a legally licensed firearm, is capable of operating it, and is willing to be a retainer of a politically significant individual or candidate, as a retainer along with the firearm. Such an appointment must be approved by the licensing authority.
