Now in its 32nd edition, EXA, the international exhibition point of reference for all fans of sporting weapons, security and all the equipment for outdoor activities, will be staged from 13 to 16 April 2013 at Brixia Expo Fiera di Brescia.
EXA 2013, International Exhibition of Sporting Arms, Security and Outdoor constitutes an international showcase for the best manufacturing companies in the sector that will exhibit their products and their novelties with an eye to the Made in Italy offer. The first edition of EXA dates back to 1991 but since then, thanks to the great success achieved internationally, the fair has considerably expanded and highlighted its sectors of interest with a notable increase in the product categories represented and new leading brands present; in fact, from the mere display of products for passing visitors, we have moved on to the current exhibition platforms capable of representing the Made in Italy in the best possible way with sensational scenographic installations that fascinate the public.
The overall surface of the fair extends over approximately 68.000 square meters of which approximately 18000 square meters of exhibition stands, areas for sporting events, shooting ranges, areas for public services and even shooting ranges.; in addition, an outdoor area of about 50.000 square meters will host many initiatives related to the world of hunting and sport shooting. In fact, several shooting stations will be set up for Sporting and the American Trap where the armories that will be able to test the novelties on display in terms of weapons.
In the pavilions of the fair, shooting ranges will be set up for dynamic sport shooting, skeet shooting and target shooting lines where the shooting initiatives will be held by UITS, Assorarmieri, FIDASC, FITDS and in particular in Pavilion 1 the traditional Team Cup will be held by the Italian Shooting Union: on Saturday 13 April the tests for the eighth and quarter finals of the Federal National Competition will take place, while the seminals and finals will take place on Sunday 14 April. Among the UITS competitions scheduled is the “Fuori Uno” sporting event, with direct shooting tests with pistol at 10 meters, rifle at 10 meters and Fuori Uno Disabled. At the end of the day the public will be able to try their hand at shooting with the assistance of the blue shooters. Show guaranteed with the Renato Lamera Show, the acrobatic shooting performances of the record holder Renato Lamera.
EXA 2013 offers a space dedicated to archery lovers who will have at their disposal an external path set up by Fiarc, the Italian Federation of Field Shooting Archers with shooting ranges with three-dimensional moving shapes.
As part of EXA Forces, training initiatives on the subject of safety and Law Enforcement aimed at law enforcement agencies and operators in the sector. Two instructors Roberto Vezzoli and Matteo Cagossi will explore issues related to the use of weapons and safety in the management of weapons also in the operational field. The lessons include updates on regulations, passive and active safety, shotgun, tactical use of the pistol and rifle, ballistics, loading techniques, shooting positions, stress management in the operational field.
EXA, however, is also business, since 2007 the Shop Area in Pavilion 2 has been present at the fair, a great opportunity for exhibiting companies for which they can have, in just 4 days, over 40.000 new potential buyers for their products. As every year there will be important buyers from all over the world but in particular from Argentina, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and South Africa as part of the incoming initiative created by the Brescia Fair in collaboration with the Brescia Chamber of Commerce. Furthermore, in October a close collaboration was started between the Brescia Chamber of Commerce, Brixia Expo and HUNTEX (an important exhibition in the South African arms sector) for a project aimed at establishing important commercial relationships in the field of sporting and hunting weapons. between the Brescia arms district and South Africa; then a South African delegation of buyers and specialized journalists, accompanied by the Secretary General of the Italian-South African Chamber of Commerce in Johannesburg, Dr. Mariagrazia Biancospino will be a guest of the Province of Brescia, having the opportunity to establish business contacts with 14 of the main Brescia companies in the sector within the framework of 67 “B to B” meetings organized at Brixia EXPO. The two events HUNTEX and EXA will promote each other in their respective locations for the 2013 and 2014 editions.
For EXA loyalists it will be possible to use the EXA Card, the special card that allows you to receive a 10% discount on the purchase of clothing and accessories made at the affiliated armories, the discount will NOT be applied to weapons and ammunition. EXA CARD also does not expire and will allow access to EXA 2014 with a reduction on the purchase of the entrance ticket.
There will be conferences and moments of cultural exchange at the 2013 edition of EXA: first of all, in advance of the opening of the fair, the XXIX Juridical Conference entitled “The abolition of the catalog of weapons: a new era will take place on Friday 12 April at 16.00 pm in the auditorium of the Brescia Chamber of Commerce ".
This year's novelty is the area "Work, tradition", in which a football player, an engraver, an archer, a cutler and the boys of the course for gunsmiths of the Istituto Superiore Carlo Beretta of Gardone VT will alternate ( BS) which will show the public the art of traditional craftsmanship allowing visitors to see closely some steps of the construction / finishing of the products exhibited at the fair. The collateral exhibition will also take place on the theme “Brescianity in arms and rifles from 1600 to today, starting from the exhibition of rudimentary gears up to modern technologies” where objects from the “Luigi Marzoli” Weapons Museum in Brescia will be exhibited.
Another novelty of EXA 2013 is the Practical refill course, a training initiative where the instructor Alain Della Savia, in addition to practical demonstrations, will expose notions on the elements that make up the cartridge, on powders, on reading tables and obviously on materials, equipment and procedures as well as on the inherent legislation.
EXA 2013 is also dog lovers. With the collaboration of the Italian Pro Segugio Brescia Society, the Bresciano Dog Group, the Kurzhaar Club Italia sect. Prov. Lombarde, the Italian Setters Company delegation. Brescia, an exhibition area will be set up in which the various companies will show the characteristics of the various breeds to the public. On the other hand, the specialized public will be notified of the latest news relating to the National and International tests, which take place annually to allow comparison and competition between the various subjects and the subsequent attribution of the title of Champion on display and in Practical Test.
Also planned at the fair is a space dedicated to Falconry with the appointments "Meeting with the Falconer" to learn about falcon hunting and the world of birds of prey together with the falconer Enrico Parigi of the Italian Falconry Federation.
Finally, as part of EXA 2013, Leica Sport Optics and Blaser sponsor a prestigious competition dedicated to hunters: "the Hunter's Dream"; the best for selection hunting alongside Leica Sport Optics products, the Blaser brand, in collaboration with Caccia e Pesca TV, Maserin cutlery and the organization of hunting trips Scots Style Safaris, to create the prize pool of almost 30.000 Euros of a competition dedicated entirely to hunters. “Il Sogno del Cacciatore” will allow the first lucky extract to win a brand new Blaser Success R8 with Leica Magnus 2,4-16 × 56 ballistic turret optics. Thus equipped, the winner will be able to travel to Scotland, followed by the hunting and fishing cameras, to hunt the roaring deer. In addition, each visitor will be able to win instant prizes and participate in the final draw.
The organization wishes everyone to find new stimuli and the confirmation of their passions in this new edition of EXA, enjoying an event that is increasingly beautiful and interesting every year. Caccia Passione will be present at EXA 2012 in Hall 2, Shop Area. Good fun.
For information and registration:
Exa Fair www.exa.it
Brixia Expo - Brescia Fair SpA
Via Caprera, 5 - Brescia (BS)
Phone +39 030 3463483/485
Fax + 39 030 3463480
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brixiaexpo.it
The events may undergo changes, therefore it is advisable to check the event by contacting the organizing bodies directly. Caccia Passione is not responsible for any changes to the dates of individual events.