HALLOSUMEDANG – Acting (Pj) Regent of Sumedang, Yudia Ramli, made an official visit to the air rifle craftsmen’s hub in Cipacing Village, Jatinangor District, on Monday (October 23).
The visit was not only a gesture of appreciation but also a concrete step to support local craftsmen who are able to compete with foreign products.
Cipacing-made air rifles are known for their high precision and durability, making them stand out in the local market and offering great potential to penetrate international markets.
During a dialogue with the craftsmen, Pj. Regent Yudia listened directly to the challenges they face, including limited capital, technology, and regulatory hurdles that restrict export access.
The Chairman of the “Cipacing Mandiri” Cooperative, Cucu Suryaman, explained that despite the increasing demand for local air rifles, both domestically and internationally (Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand), the craftsmen often face regulatory barriers in the export process.
“Our air rifles are in high demand, both in the domestic and international markets, with prices ranging from IDR 1.5 million to IDR 11 million per unit, depending on the model. However, we are limited by the lack of modern production tools and the need to go through other companies for the export process,” he said.
In response, Pj. Regent Yudia committed to providing full support to Cipacing’s craftsmen and facilitating access to capital, technology, and supportive regulations for export access.
“Earlier, we met with Technolife, and we will act as a bridge to provide the necessary assistance to the craftsmen. This includes access to capital, training, and regulatory support to ensure that the quality of Cipacing air rifles continues to improve and remains competitive,” he stated.
He further added that the regional government will continue to monitor progress and offer support to ensure that the immense potential of Cipacing Air Rifles can be fully utilized.
“The quality of Cipacing air rifles is excellent, even capable of competing with foreign products. This is a potential that we must develop so that these craftsmen do not disappear. The government will push to make this product more recognized in both domestic and international markets,” he said.
