Steyr Arms and Khyber Interactive Associates Create Training Partnership

TRUSSVILLE, Alabama (June 25, 2012) – Steyr Arms has announced today that it has formed a strategic training partnership with Khyber Interactive Associates, a world-class emergency response training, research and consulting company. As part of this new venture, Khyber will begin training students while using Steyr’s AUG A3 tactical rifles and M-A1 duty pistols.

Founded in 1992, Khyber provides emergency response training, research and consulting, and the company is recognized world-wide for delivering unparalleled tactical training services to law enforcement, military, security and private-sector clients. Led by world-renowned tactical-subject-matter expert Wes Doss, Khyber’s proven real-world training programs are designed to enhance the conditioning, mechanical skills and psychological performance of the warriors that they train.

“Working with Khyber presents a very exciting opportunity for Steyr,” said Scott O’Brien, CEO of Steyr Arms. “Wes and the rest of the Khyber team are top-notch trainers, and they are highly regarded for their training programs for military and law enforcement operators and private citizens. We feel that they can provide excellent exposure for our superior tactical firearm systems that are ideal for law-enforcement and military operations.”

Available for both individuals and teams, Khyber programs are offered at select training facilities and host agencies, worldwide. Khyber’s specialized services range from precision weapons and VIP security courses to defense tactics and K9 operations programs.

“We are extremely excited to team with Steyr Arms, in doing so, we become their primary training partner in the law enforcement and military community,” said Doss, Khyber founder and president. “This unique partnership between Khyber and Steyr is a great mechanism for delivering an outstanding product to all our students and clients in the law enforcement and military communities. We expect this partnership to provide our students and mutual clients with the opportunity to engage in purposeful training supported with the absolute best equipment available.”

For more information on Khyber, or to view the full range of programs that the company offers, visit www.Khybertraining.com.

Established in 1864 in Steyr, Austria, Steyr Arms is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious firearms manufacturers. Steyr’s comprehensive lines of premium hunting rifles, precision sporting and tactical rifles, and striker-fired handguns are technically mature, and their subtle elegance also communicates the harmony between appearance and substance. Steyr’s legendary SBS actions and cold-hammer-forged barrels are distinctive and unparalleled. For more information, contact Steyr Arms at 7661 Commerce Lane,Trussville, AL 35173; call (205) 655-8299; or visit www.steyrarms.com.