2019 election gun ban to run from January to June: Comelec

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/11/23/election.jpg"/><figcaption>Voters are seen at the Bagong Silang Elementary School in Caloocan City, May 14, 2018. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA- The 2019 election gun ban will run from January 13 up to June 12, the Commission on Elections announced Friday.During the said period, it is prohibited to bear, carry or transport firearms, explosives or other deadly weapons.Qualified people may however seek a gun ban exemption by applying for the appropriate certificate of authority at the Comelec.The poll body said interested persons may inquire about the requirements and get their application forms at the Comelec main office from Dec. 1, 2018 to May 29, 2019.&quot;Unless properly covered by a CA (certificate of authority), any permit to carry firearm/s outside one’s residence or place of business will be ineffective and without force and effect during the election period,&quot; Comelec said.The public is also reminded on the ban of employing or engaging the services of private bodyguards.Violation of the said prohibited acts shall constitute an election offense, the Comelec said.The poll body earlier said it would release the <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/18/18/final-list-of-2019-election-candidates-out-by-december-comelec">final list</a> of candidates for the 2019 midterm elections on Dec. 15. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/multimedia/infographic/10/04/18/2019-elections-remember-these-dates">2019 elections: Remember these dates</a></li></ul>

The 2019 election gun ban will run from January 13 up to June 12, the Commission on Elections announced Friday.

The 2019 election gun ban will run from January 13 up to June 12, the Commission on Elections announced Friday.

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2019 election gun ban to run from January to June: Comelec

2019 election gun ban to run from January to June: Comelec

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