Summary report FAST 2025

2025 SUMMARY REPORT

Nearly 11,000 people came to EXPO Kraków over the spring weekend of April 25–27 to visit the stands of 157 exhibitors from the shooting, survival, and hunting industries. Visitors took advantage of special trade fair discounts, tested their skills at shooting ranges, and tried out new products. The festival program, which included debates, practical lectures, and demonstrations, also attracted great interest.

Asoliddoseofknowledge,practice,andnetworking

Debates on current and emotionally charged topics in the industry, along with practical lectures and demonstrations, kept the audience engaged under the festival stage throughout the entire event.

Visitors listened to presentations on topics such as types of firearm permits, rules for storage, cleaning and maintenance, choosing optics, as well as shooting safety and awareness.

The importance of organizing such events is confirmed by shooting instructor and promoter Paulina Ptaszyńska, who hosted the meetings on the FAST stage: “Events like FAST are incredibly important. Shooting is often a solitary passion if someone doesn’t find the right club, range, or community, they miss out on integration. Stores offer a limited selection, and we don’t have ‘shooting shopping centers’ in Poland where you can see and test everything. Such fairs make it possible to discover new products, meet passionate people, attend lectures, and broaden your knowledge.”

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FAST Action – the festival of activity

The unique atmosphere that sets FAST apart from other events was shaped by numerous accompanying attractions. Among them was an impressive exhibition of collector’s firearms, showcasing over 300 pieces – from historical and modern models to sporting and black powder weapons. The shooting ranges, offering visitors the chance to test their skills on various courses, and the shooting competitions organized by the Kraków Sports Club Precyzja attracted great interest. Visitors also had the opportunity to meet popular creators from themed channels such as MILIholicy and Strzelnica TV, send their name in Morse code at the booth of the Niepołomice Amateur Radio Club, and admire original costumes by Marta Pietrzyk – mystical, fierce creations presented by models.