12 February 2023 – Sunny Sunday in Verona e massive and constant influx of visitors to the EOS show in the 5 pavilions of Veronafiere. 13.400 tickets were "detached" at the cash desks. Still a lot of hunting, shooting, outdoors, fishing, boating and dogs: among the stands there are new products, techniques, culture, friendship and sharing. Companies and visitors also appreciate being able to talk about topics that are close to their hearts and to share experiences.
Great turnout too to the famous Trap Concaverde in Lonato (BS), connected by shuttles to Veronafiere. On the lines dedicated to Compak sporting and shooting with rifled weapons and pistols, exceptionally prepared for EOS, 250 enthusiasts were able to try all 11 guns made available by Beretta and Benelli.
The Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, yesterday guaranteed that he would renew 157/92framework law on hunting. MEP Sergio Berlato, president of the Association for rural culture, today presented a first proposal for modification on which he will try to bring together politics and hunting associations. «By now the law on hunting is inadequate and obsolete. We aim to include the concept of "hunts by period and by species", defining time frames within which species considered to be in a good state of conservation can be taken, in full compliance with EU directives, but also in compliance with customs, local customs and traditions».
The day's program is very much dedicated to the award ceremonies, as regards the three Venices, but also the whole country. FITAV has dedicated itself to the champions of clay pigeon shooting, with particular attention to young recruits, the National Free Hunting Association (ANLC) has awarded the "Gold Partridge" dog tournament. At the end of the day, Assoarmieri and the magazine Armi e Tiro awarded the products preferred by the public of enthusiasts in 20 product categories.
The lion's share of the Assoarmieri Award went to Beretta (clothing, skeet rifles, pistol caliber rifles, hunting rifles, pistols, pellets for compressed air), then Benelli (shotguns for smooth bore hunting and dynamic shooting), the importer Bignami (Colt and Cz ) and Fiocchi (metal ammunition for hunting and handguns), then Crispi (hunting boots) the importer Paganini (Diana), Sabatti, Fabarm, Fiocchi, Baschieri & Pellagri, Winchester, Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica. Special prizes for the "trusted" armory Innocenti of Montemurlo (FI) and Shooter Store of Rome, but above all for the Lenzerini armory in Poggibonsi (SI) which turned 100 years old.
The cooks, bloggers and influencers Barbara Benetti and Renata Briano offered a tasting of sustainable gastronomy, preparing some dishes based on game meat from the supply chain promoted by the UNA Foundation's "Selvatici e Buoni" project.
In hall 6, ALL'ENCI International Calibration Dog Show, National Organization of Italian Dogs today 490 dogs of 66 breeds were judged for hunting and around 1.000 dogs in all.
Many conferences dedicated to the world of fishing. Among these was a meeting in which a real and proper urgency was addressed the containment of the number of cormorants that persist in Italian waters. «The feeling is that the wind has really changed. Politics seems to have realized that this is a problem that does not only involve fishermen, but the whole community". with these words Germano Bana of Pesca 4.0 closed a debate full of ideas.
As far as the world of fishing competition is concerned, the awards of the Major League Fishing Italy 2022, brought the names of Leonardo Benassi and Alessio Ticciati to the fore.
EOS show 2023 closes tomorrow, Monday 13, at Veronafiere. To access EOS the entrance is Re Teodorico, in viale dell'Industria. You can leave your car in the P4 and P7 car parks. A specific parking area is reserved for exhibitors.
Time for tomorrow is 9-16. The ticket can be purchased on the site www.eos-show.com at 13 euros (+expenses) or at the ticket office at 17 euros for those with a firearms licence, at 20 euros the full price, always registering the data. Access to minors is permitted only if accompanied by their parents or by a person delegated by them. Children under 13 do not pay. Access for people with disabilities and their companion is free. Also in this case it will be necessary to register for both at the ticket office. During the days dedicated to EOS, the Veronafiere exhibition center can welcome dogs equipped with a leash and muzzle.
EOS-European Outdoor show is a major trade fair, in its second edition, organized by the Consortium of Italian Gunsmiths (Con.Arm.I) and by Pintails Srl. On the website eos-show.com news and exhibitor list, all calendars and further information are available