AFAD holds firearms enthusiasts’ day

MANILA, Philippines - The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers will hold its first Firearms Enthusiasts Day (FED) on April 20 as a gesture of appreciation for all licensed firearms owners for their contribution in the maintenance of peace and order in the country.

Led by world shooting champion and AFAD president Jethro Dionisio, the event will be held at Metrotent at the Metro Walk complex in Pasig City.

Re-electionist Sen. Gregorio Honasan and Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima have been invited as guests to the event which will also hold a forum on gun-related issues.

Admission is free to the 3 p.m.-7 p.m. event although registration is required for the raffle and giveaway activities. On-line listup can be made on www.afad.ph/fedreg. For details call AFAD at 414-3062 or Tradeshow International Inc. at 6718381-82,6713122.

Officials of the A2S5, a multi-sector coalition promoting the constitutional provision “Right to Live,” will also join the forum which will zero in on responsible gun ownership.