LTOPF processing up at Arms Show

MANILA, Philippines – The Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers (AFAD) has lined up free seminars on the License to Own and Possess Firearms (LTOPF) application, responsible gun ownership, self-defense, and disaster survival techniques to be conducted by experts during the 24th Defense and Sporting Arms Show (DSAS) on July 14-18 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Hall.

AFAD president Hector Rodriguez said this year’s event is expected to draw more gun enthusiasts after President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his support to the civilian gun community being a multiplier force against criminal elements.

Rodriguez also hailed the President’s directive to all government agencies to streamline the requirements and hasten the processing time of transactions with the public. “We are hoping that this will convince gun owners with delinquent license to renew their document,” he stressed.

A wide array of new firearms, gun accessories and shooting apparel will be available at the exhibit area where more than 50 of the country’s major gun manufacturers and dealers will set up booths to assist visitors.

A joint project of the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Firearms and Explosives Office and AFAD, the DSAS will again host the Firearms Caravan which will assist applicants of LTOPF and license renewal at the event venue, according to Rodriguez.

For lucky DSAS visitors, AFAD also lined up several raffle prizes, which will be drawn during the five-day event.

Meanwhile, AFAD is advising gun show visitors to pre-register at www.afad.ph/dsas to avoid queuing at the venue entrance.