AFAD 30th Arms Show blast off today at SMX Convention Center

World-class, imported, locally made sporting firearms, and shooting products that highlight new innovations and safety features will be on full display this weekend. Everything is happening at the 30th Defense and Sporting Arms Show on August 21-25 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, hosted by the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers, Inc. (AFAD).

Here's a peek of their opening day, wherein Senate President Sen. Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero and Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil are present to witness the affair.

“AFAD’s thrust is safe and responsible gun ownership. All stakeholders are united on this mission and vision. We’re looking forward to an auspicious arms show,” said Lim, also the president of the Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA).

 

Lim believes that with collaborative efforts from all members, AFAD will continue to thrive as a reliable income-generating industry in the country. On the sporting side, AFAD programs are strengthened by Lim's association at the Philippine National Shooting Association (PNSA) where he serves as a Board Member.

Activities at the AFAD 30th Arms Show:

As part of its mission to educate the public about responsible gun ownership, AFAD line-up activities and programs throughout the five-day event including seminars on the safe handling of firearms, the legal process in acquiring guns, and vital documents and government requirements. Also, in close coordination with the PNP, AFAD put up a one-stop area for application and renewal of licenses to own and possess firearms available in the show.

Lim also requests both online and walk-in patrons to keep their tickets as AFAD sets to raffle off exciting items, paraphernalia, and guns during the five-day show.

I had fun checking out the new gear, but there are also other items on display that you can buy. I also loved the interactive Rapid Shots Laser Gun game on the Jethro International Inc. booth. 

Members and exhibitors included Trust Trade, PB Dionisio & Co., Inc., Squires Bingham International Inc., Tactical Corner, Inc., Nashe Enterprises, Hahn Manila Enterprises, Shooters Guns and Ammo Corp., Metro Arms Corporation, R. Espineli Trading, Imperial Guns, Ammo & Accessories, Jethro International, Inc.; Stronghand Incorporated, Final Option Trading Corporation, Force Site Inc, Lynx Firearms and Ammunition; Tactical Precision Trading, Armscor Shooting Center, Topspot Guns and Ammo, Lordman Leathercraft Guns and Ammo, Defensive Armament Resource Corp. True Weight, Tactics SOG Industries Inc., Lock and Load Firearms and Sporting Goods, Pascual Enterprises, Santiago Fiberforce, Jordan Leather & Gen. Mdse., Speededge, Magnus Sports Shop, Greyman Elite Inc., Bonanza Enterprise, Frontier Guns & Ammo, Jordan Guns & Ammo Trading, Tacops-Tactical Option, Inc., Raj’s, Asia Defense and Armament Corporation and Secure Arms.