WORLD-CLASS imported and locally made sporting firearms and shooting products featuring innovations and safety features will be on full display as the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers, Inc. holds the 30th Defense and Sporting Arms Show starting Wednesday at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Newly-elected AFAD president Edwin Lim said more than 40 members and exhibitors have confirmed participation in the five-day arms show of top-notch sporting firearms, ammunition, and paraphernalia from renowned manufacturers and distributors.
“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 of Magnus Sports Shops was elected to lead AFAD’s new set of officers which included Reynaldo C. Espineli of R. Espineli Trading (Vice President), Maria Cristina Tuason-Gonzalez of Squires Bingham International, Inc. (Secretary), Edwin D. Año, Jr. of Topspot Guns and Ammunition Trading (Treasurer), and Alaric Alexander J. Topacio of Tools Trading Corporation (Comptroller). Other officers include Patrick James H. Dionisio of P.B. Dionisio & Co., Inc., Dino C. Reyes of Lynx Firearms and Ammunition, Mary Grace T. Parilla of True Weight, and Ivy Illine C. Sapasap of Imperial Guns, Ammo & Accessories
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.
“Through the years, the sports of shooting has always been a safety ground for safe and responsible gun ownership. It is worth noting that we have some 10,000 active shooters in the country, including 5,000 PPSA members. And the shooting community is lucky since President Ferdinand ‘Bong Bong’ Marcos, Jr. is a member of PPSA and a responsible gun owner,” said Lim.
Confirmed to attend the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. are Senate President Sen. Francis Escudero and PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil.
