The 29th Defense and Sporting Arms Show – the country’s longest-running arms show that promotes responsible gun ownership-open shops for this year’s first edition last Thursday (May 25) at its new home in SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

The organizer Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers Inc., (AFAD) headed by president Alaric Topacio is welcoming all gun enthusiasts, hobbyists, and sportsmen alike to the 5-day event showcasing the latest imported and locally manufactured firearms, ammunition, and accessories.

“With the continuous growth of the defense industry, we made the decision to move to a bigger venue to accommodate our growing list of exhibitors.

So, expect a grandiose display of sporting firearms from both local and international manufacturers and companies,” said Topacio.

Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief now Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa attended the 10:00 am opening ceremony. He was joined by several top officials of the PNP and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Topacio said aside from the usual activities on renewal of licenses and application for new registered gun owners, participants will have a chance to attend seminars regarding gun safety, self-defense, security, and responsible gun ownership.

“Education and the promotion of responsible gun ownership is AFAD’s main mission. We must continue to promote responsible gun ownership not just to boost the industry but to help further the development in the sports of shooting,” said Topacio.

Catch the 29th Defense and Sporting Arms Show at SMX Convention Center until today, Monday, May 29, 2023.

During the show, Topacio said that aside from helping the buyers in licensing processes participating companies and members are giving huge product discounts.

This year’s event will feature 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, Ammo & Accessories, Lock and Load 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 Merchandise, among others.

Catch it until today, May 29, 2023.