Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Firearm and Airsoft Enthusiasts Assembled for Defense and Sporting Arms Show

The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD) together with the Philippines National Police (PNP) and other firearms enthusiasts held the Second part of the Defense and Sporting Arms Show (DSAS) at Hall 2 of the SM Megatrade Hall, Mega B, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City last November 13 to 17, 2008


The event, organized by Tradeshow International, Inc., carried the theme, “AFAD Aims: Strengthening the Partnership with Responsible Gun Owners”. DSAS aims to promote security, self-defense, responsible gun ownership and shooting as a sport. Moreover, the event has been a successful venue for local and foreign manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers of guns, airsoft guns and accessories in exchanging technology and promoting trade investments.


PNP Chief Director General Jesus A. Verzosa opened this year’s show, together with Mandaluyong City Mayor Benhur Abalos, PNP Civil Security Group Director Ireno Bacolod, Eastern Police District director Chief Supt. Leon de la Cruz, and Mandaluyong City Police chief Senior Supt. Carlos de Sagun.


Aside from display of the latest foreign and local firearms models and shooting accessories, the exhibit displayed the winning photos of the 1st AFAD Point and Shoot Photo Competition. Participants of the photo competition include photo journalists, hobbyists, and members of the media.


The first part of the DSAS was held last July 18 – 21, 2008 at Hall 3 of SM Megatrade Hall.


The event is also supported by the Mandaluyong City Police Station, PROGUN, Philippine Practical Shooting Association, National Range Officers Institute, Philippine National Shooting Association, and Clark Eagle Shooting Range and Gun Club.


DSAS is sponsored by DZRH, Magic 89.9 , 99.5 RT, Dream FM 106.7, 105.1 Crossover, The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, People's Journal, N.U. 107, Jam 88.3, The Daily Tribune, Total Security Systems, Inc., and Ansmann Energy.

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