Gun show up at Megatrade

MANILA, Philippines - The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers (AFAD) will hold a “Best-Dressed Gun Competition” to showcase the Filipino gunsmiths’ ingenuity and craftsmanship in gun assembly during the 2009 Defense and Sporting Arms Show (DSAS) slated July 16-19 at the Megatrade Hall 1 and 2, Building B, SM Megamall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

Hector Rodriguez, AFAD president, said the contest is open to all licensed firearms owners. Each entry must be assembled by a licensed AFAD gunsmith and recognized by the PNP Firearms and Explosives Division.

The competition involves two categories: Pistol with two classes – stock and open; and rifle. A maximum of three entries per AFAD dealer is allowed.

Judging will be from July 16-19 for the Best Pistol Stock, Best Pistol Open, Best Rifle and the overall Best Dressed Gun. The DSAS visitors will be given ballots to vote for the Best Dressed Gun and the entry with the most number of points will win the People’s Choice Award.

Announcement of winners and awarding will be on July 20 at 6 p.m. at the Megatrade Hall exhibit area.

Entry forms may be requested from the AFAD secretariat 414-3062 (c/o Osang or Jay) and Trade Show International 671-8381 to 82 (c/o Louise).