Educating the public on responsible gun ownership

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BACK with a bang–literally and figuratively.

The second edition of the 29th Defense and Sporting Arms Show organized by The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers, Inc. (AFAD) is set from Dec. 7 to 11 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay.

The country’s longest-running arms show will feature a wide range of top-of-the-line local and imported firearms, optics, sporting goods, and accessories and is open to the public, gun enthusiasts, hobbyists and sportsmen.

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Buoyed by a successful first edition at its new home, the show’s members and exhibitors are expecting a huge turnout under the leadership of AFAD president Aric Topacio and Edwin Año.

“We’re happy to be back. With a huge turnout of visitors in the first edition last May, our members, particularly the major players in the industry, are so eager and enthusiastic to participate and put on display their products,” Topacio said yesterday during the media launch at the Milky Way Café in Makati.

“Educate the public on responsible gun ownership, safety, and security is AFAD’s unwavering passion and commitment. We must continue our mission of promoting responsible gun ownership,” he added.

The AFAD is raring to give visitors an unforgettable lifetime experience, with Topacio convinced the organization is no longer an association of gun manufacturers and importers–but an active organization of sportsmen, responsible gun owners, and a moving force for the continuing progress in the industry.

The arms show has been the leading firearms industry hub for almost three decades, providing opportunities for gun enthusiasts, law enforcement, collectors, and industry professionals to learn about the latest products, innovations, and technology.

In the opening ceremony set at 10 a.m., top officials from the PNP, the Armed Forces, and relevant agencies will be among the guests.

In addition to the usual product display, promotional program, and activities on renewing licenses and applications for newly registered gun owners, visitors will have the chance to participate in an open discussion about self-defense, firearms safety handling, security, responsible gun ownership, and regulation policies.

The AFAD’s unwavering passion and commitment is to educate the public on responsible gun ownership, safety, and security.

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