29th Defense and Sporting Arms Show slated at SMX Convention Center

MANILA, Philippines — The 29th Defense and Sporting Arms Show — the country’s longest-running gun show promoting responsible gun ownership — kicks off its first edition of the year Thursday, May 25 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

The Organizers’ Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers Inc. (AFAD), led by President Alaric Topacio, welcomes all gun enthusiasts, hobbyists and athletes alike to the five-day event showcasing the latest imported and locally manufactured firearms, ammunition and accessories .

“With the continued growth of the defense industry, we have decided to move to a larger venue to accommodate our growing exhibitor list. So expect a terrific display of sporting firearms from both local and international manufacturers and companies,” said Topacio.

Former Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and current Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has confirmed his presence at the 10 am opening ceremony. He is joined by several top officials from the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Topacio said that in addition to the usual activities such as license renewals and applications for newly registered gun owners, attendees will have the opportunity to attend seminars on gun safety and responsible gun ownership, self-defense and security.

“Education and the promotion of responsible gun ownership are the main tasks of the AFAD. We must continue to promote responsible gun ownership, not only to boost the industry, but also to drive development in the sport of shooting,” Topacio said.

Last Sunday, AFAD hosted a fun media day photo shoot – one of the highlights of the show – at the Armscor facility in Marikina City, where attendees had the rare privilege of testing some of the new firearms on display at the show.

Also, during the show, Topacio said that participating companies and members not only help buyers with licensing processes, but also provide huge product discounts.

This year’s event features exhibitors such as Stronghand Incorporated, Final Option Trading Corporation, Force Site Inc, Lynx Firearms and Ammunition; Tactical Precision Trading, Armscor Shooting Center, Defensive Armament Resource Corp., Topspot Guns and Ammo, Lordman Leathercraft Guns and Ammo, True Weight, Tactics SOG Industries Inc., Trust Trade, PB Dionisio and Co., Inc., Tactical Corner Inc. Squires Bingham Intl./Armscor, Shooters Guns and Ammo Corp., Nashe Enterprises, Willi Hahn Enterprises, Metro Arms Corporation, R. Espineli Trading, Imperial Guns, Ammunition and Accessories, Locking and Loading Firearms and Sporting Goods, Pascual Gun Works, Metro Sporting Arms Show, Santiago Fiberforce, Jordan Leather and Gen. Mdse, Magnus Sports Shop, Speededge, Inc, Greyman Elite, Inc., Bonanza/Icarus Shirts, CBX Trading and General Merchandize, among others.