THE Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines Inc. intensifies its campaign against illegal gun ownership with the 27th Afad-Defense and Sporting Arms Show from November 14 to 18 at the Megatrade Hall of the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
On the heels of the success of the show’s first stop last July at the same venue, Afad President Alaric Topacio said enthusiasts could expect better and bigger activities with more than 61 exhibitors who will showcase their best line of firearms, ammunition and paraphernalia with seminars and educational program on self-defense, responsible gun ownership, firearms safety handling, regulation policy on gun-ownership and other exciting activities.
“The PNP [Philippine National Police] together with Afad is providing a caravan to help gun owners process their gun license application and renewal, so our visitors have the luxury of faster processing for their licensing needs while viewing the best products available,” Topacio said.
Sens. Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa and Miguel Zubiri are expected to grace the opening program at 10 a.m. Also invited are PNP top brass and representatives from other law enforcement agencies.
Topacio said Afad is putting its best foot forward as far as education in safety, security and responsible gun-ownership are concerned with yet another educational sporting arms show featuring high-quality products and accessories made locally and abroad as the group remained steadfast in the promotion of a strong regulating policy under the care of the PNP and other law enforcement agencies.
Topacio said more than 1 million Filipinos are registered gun owners who passed a series of tests and neuro-examination under the PNP’s intensive regulatory policy.
“The firearms industry is not just for recreational, sporting activities and security detail. Afad is not just for supplying the best firearms, ammunition and accessories available in the market, instead we’re here to help the government in their fight against the illicit trade of firearms and the promotion of responsible gun ownership,” Topacio said.