AFAD 30th Arms Show blast off today at SMX

World-class imported and locally made sporting firearms and shooting products all highlighting innovations and safety features will be on full display as the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers, Inc. (AFAD) hosts the first of two parts in this year’s 30th Defense and Sporting Arms Show on August 21-25 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Newly elected AFAD president Edwin Lim said more than 40 members and exhibitors have already confirmed participation in the five-day arms show of top-notch sporting firearms, ammunition, and paraphernalia from renowned manufacturers and distributors.

 “AFAD’s thrust is safe and responsible gun ownership. All stakeholders are united on this mission and vision. We’re looking forward to an auspicious arms show,” said Lim, also the president of the Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA).

Rising Pop Star Jack Newsome Releases 'Arms"

Like most people, 24-year-old singer/songwriter Jack Newsome spent a large part of the world’s pandemic figuring things out. The New Jersey native lived in an air of uncertainty in his new home of Studio City, CA, trying to understand what was happening around him.

“'Arms' was the first song I wrote with my new partner-in-crime Cambo. We started the song on Zoom and finished it at his studio. I wore my mask there and only took it off to lay the vocal in the booth. We’re living in really lonely times, so the lyric speaks for itself,” Jack told Popwrapped.

On the accompanying music video, he adds: “The concept of being alone worked out really well for the video to “Arms”; we didn’t need any actors or extras. My creative director Louis Browne is a genius and found this gorgeous movie set in the desert. The concept was super vague which scared me at first. I like having everything planned to a T, but I think keeping it loose was the perfect move for the song and the vibe.”