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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- About 160 students from two Las Vegas-area schools will learn about elk, hunting and conservation as part of a first-annual educational workshop to be held in conjunction with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation convention and expo.

The inaugural Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience is set for Friday, Feb. 3.

“This event is being organized as a fun field-trip for students from Explore Knowledge Academy and the Innovations International school,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “Students will arrive at the Las Vegas Convention Center at 9:00 a.m. and begin a lesson that’s seldom taught in public schools, how hunters have helped so many species go from vanishing to flourishing.”

Following a short lecture on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, students will tour the exposition hall, enjoy the booths and attractions and hear from biologists, hunters, outfitters, conservation groups and agencies about sustainable use of wildlife resources.

“We’ll treat the students to lunch and send them back to school, hopefully with a much better understanding of how true conservation works,” said Allen.

There is no cost for the students or schools.

Funding and support for the workshop are being provided through an endowment from Larry and Brenda Potterfield of MidwayUSA.

“We continue to be amazed at the vision, commitment and generosity of the Potterfields and MidwayUSA. We’re very grateful for their partnership,” said Allen.

The RMEF convention and expo, nicknamed “Elk Camp,” is an annual public-welcome conservation fundraiser hosted in part by International Sportsmen’s Expositions. The Feb. 2-4 event includes the expo hall and hundreds of booths, seminars and other attractions, plus the 2012 RMEF/Leupold World Elk Calling Championships, all at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Full convention registrants can also enjoy banquets, auctions, entertainment and other festivities planned for the Riviera Hotel.

For more information, visit www.rmef.org.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
RMEF is leading a conservation initiative that has protected or enhanced habitat on over 6 million acres, an area larger than Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Glacier, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Great Smoky Mountains national parks combined. RMEF also is a strong voice for hunters in access, wildlife management and conservation policy issues. RMEF members, partners and volunteers, working together as Team Elk, are making a difference all across elk country. Join us at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.

About International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE):
Founded in 1975, ISE produces five consumer sportsman shows across the western United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada (Las Vegas) and Utah. Check dates and show special events at www.SportsExpos.com.

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Reno (NV) Police Department Announced as the Official Host of Khyber Interactive Associates 2012 ’1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference’

The 1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference

Khyber Interactive Associates

Fort Mohave, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Khyber Interactive Associates, a world-class emergency response training, research and consulting company, today announced that the Reno (NV) Police Department will be the official host of the 2012 ’1 Inch to 100 yards Warrior Conference’ and Expo. The conference will be held August 14-17 in Reno, Nevada at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino.

According to Khyber founder Wes Doss, “Everyone at Khyber is thrilled that the Reno Police Department has agreed to be the official host of our annual 1 inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and Expo this year.”

Doss went on to say, “It is truly an honor to work with a dedicated professional organization such as the Reno Police Department. We feel that this partnership will be a huge asset to our conference and anticipate that the 2012 conference will be our best one yet!”

In 2010 the Reno Police Department assisted the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in supporting the ’1 Inch to 100 yards Warrior Conference’ and Expo. The department provided man power at the Expo site and at the offsite live fire range area. This year the Reno Police Department will be the exclusive host of the conference.
Reno PD will be providing dedicated logistical and staffing support to help make the 2012 ’1 Inch to 100 yards Warrior Conference’ and Expo a memorable one. Reno Police Officer and event liaison, Charlie de St. Maurice, had this to say about the conference.

“The Warrior Conference provides valuable training and networking resources that help agencies and individual officers grow and better provide a safer and more efficient service to the communities they are sworn to protect.”

The Reno Police Department Honor Guard will be present at the ’1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference’ Annual Mixer to post the colors and launch the event. Khyber and Reno PD will also host a two day tactical training vendor expo during the conference. The Expo will feature some of the largest and most reputable companies in the tactical industry.

Both the 1 inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and Vendor Expo offer great networking opportunities to vendors, attendees, and participating sponsors. The sponsorship cost and booth cost below the industry average and the conference and expo provides tremendous exposure for participants.

The last ’1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference’ was covered by Fox News and the Outdoor Channel. The Outdoor Channel taped an entire episode during the 2011 conference for the Shooting Gallery and is still being shown today.

This year’s conference will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The resort has standard, luxury summit, and grand sierra suites all at special rate for the conference. Travel is easy with direct flights from many airports in the United States and daily connections from international flights and shuttle service provided by the Grand sierra for the 1.5 mile trip from Reno airport.

For information on Khyber’s 1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and for sponsorship and registration information, please visit www.warrior-conference.com . For additional information on Khyber Interactive Associates, please log on to www.khybertraining.com .

About the ’1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference:
The Annual 1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and Expo, founded by internationally recognized trainer and tactical subject matter expert, Wes Doss is a unique event that offers military, law enforcement, first responders and private citizens the opportunity to receive and share vital information on state-of-the-art products, equipment and training. Attendees have the opportunity to take part in a variety of training sessions and live fire range courses. Training topics include active shooter response, edged weapons, tactical weapons, concealed carry tactics, less lethal, unarmed defense, tactical medical, K9 programs, breaching and much more!

About Khyber Interactive Associates, LLC:
Arizona based Khyber Interactive Associates (Khyber), founded in 1992, is a world-class emergency response training, research and consulting company recognized world-wide for delivering unparalleled tactical training services to Law Enforcement, Military, security and Private Sector clients. The company, led by world-renowned tactical subject matter expert, Wes Doss, has been providing comprehensive training and operational support to warriors in the United States, Canada, Central America, Asia and Europe for over two decades.

Khyber’s proven real-world training programs are designed to enhance the conditioning, mechanical skills and psychological performance of the warriors that they train. Khyber programs, available for both individuals and teams, are offered at select training facilities and host agencies world-wide. Khyber’s specialized services range from precision weapons and VIP security courses to defense tactics and K9 operations programs. For more information on Khyber, or to view the full range of programs that they offer, please log on to www.Kybertraining.com .

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