Defense at SMX, Sporting Arms Show MANILA, Philippines — Everything is ready for the 29th Defense & Sporting Weapons Exhibition, featuring the latest firearms, accessories and sporting goods to be showcased at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from May 25-29. The Firearms and Ammunition Traders Association expects the full participation of group members and exhibitors who are strong advocates of responsible gun ownership. Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, as well as senior officials from the Philippine National Police , Philippines Armed Forces and Executive Department are expected to honor the opening ceremony at 1 am. Aric Topacio, head of AFAD, said that in close coordination with the PNP, besides the usual activities such as license renewal and license application among newly registered gun owners, participants had the chance to attend seminars on gun safety, security and responsible gun ownership. “Education and promotion of responsible gun ownership is one of AFAD's main objectives. "As hostility towards firearms has always existed, we must continue to promote responsible gun ownership," said Topacio. Stronghand Inc., Final Option Trading Corp., Force Site Inc., Lynx Firearms and Ammunition at the 29th Defense and Sporting Arms Show; 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 Corp., R. Espineli Trading, Imperial Guns, Ammo & Accessories, Lock & Load Firearms & Sporting Goods , Pascual Gun Works, Metro Sporting Arms Show, Santiago Fiberforce, Jordan Leather and Gen. Mdse, Magnus Sports Shop, Speededge, Inc., Greyman Elite, Inc., BonanzaIcarus Shirts, CBX Trading and General Merchandize, among others. “With the continued growth of the defense industry, we have made the decision to move to a larger and better venue, the SMX Convention Center, to accommodate our growing roster of exhibitors. Therefore, expect splendid display of sporting firearms from both local and international manufacturers and companies,” said Topacio. Gotopnews.com