African Sporting Exposition, Krieghoff International, Zarges Cases & Hornady Partner in Double Rifle Package Giveaway

Charlotte, North Carolina – January 1, 2011: Through a generous sponsorship from Krieghoff International, Zarges Cases and Hornady, attendees and exhibitors attending and participating in the inaugural African Sporting Exposition (ASE) set for January 20-22, 2011 at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina will all be entered into a door prize drawing for stunning Krieghoff Classic Big Five double rifle in .470 Nitro Express calibre with Zarges Case and Hornady accessory package valued at more than $13,500!

Krieghoff International, a longtime partner and sponsor of African outfitting associations and a leading sponsor of the worldwide hunting and shooting sports industry, is one of the many premier gun makers to be featured at the African Sporting Exposition in Charlotte in January.

“Through a generous Krieghoff, Zarges and Hornady sponsorship and partnership with ASE, we will give away one of Krieghoff’s incredible Classic Big Five double rifles fitted to a custom Zarges Cases gun case and two boxes of Hornady’s Dangerous Game Series ammunition to a lucky attendee or exhibitor of the show.” ASE show manager and Inyathi Productions President, Kelli Thornton announced. “Each ASE show attendee will receive one chance in the drawing for every day pass they purchase to attend. One-day pass buyers will receive one chance, two-day pass buyers two chances and three-day pass buyers three chances in this exceptional drawing. In addition to our attendees, and in appreciation of our valued exhibitors, each exhibitor will also receive once chance for each year of booth payment. One-year paid exhibitors will receive one chance, two-year paid exhibitors two chances and three-year paid exhibitors will receive three chances in the double rifle drawing.” Thornton added.

The door prize drawing for the lucky winner of the Krieghoff Classic Big Five double rifle and accessory package will be held in the African Sporting Exposition Symphony Ballroom in the Blake Hotel 5:00 pm Saturday evening, January 22, 2011 prior to the conclusion of the show. The door prize package includes the Classic Big Five double rifle, two boxes of Hornady Dangerous Game Series .470 N.E. ammunition, and a custom Zarges Cases hard sided, FAA/TSA approved lockable gun case. The door prize package is valued at more the $13,500!



“The Essence of Africa Awaits You!” The African Sporting Exposition (ASE) is an immersion into the wonders of Africa featuring a "who's-who" collection of the finest photo, hunting and fishing safari outfitters direct from the African continent as well as purveyors of exclusive sporting equipment, optics, African wildlife art, clothing and everything for the African aficionado.

The Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening African Sporting Exposition is open to the public. One of the first of its kind in the southeast, the event offers an intimate private show format where attendees can meet Africa's most respected outfitters face to face, ask questions in an exclusive atmosphere, and plan their dream safari. ASE outfitter exhibitors are the finest safari operators in Africa and all must be members in good standing of their respective country’s professional safari operator associations.

In addition to safari operators and unique sporting equipment, the African Sporting Exposition will showcase premier wildlife artists from North America, Europe and Africa displaying the very best African wildlife art and will include a “Meet the Artist” cocktail reception Friday evening for exhibitors and reception registrants.

The African Sporting Exposition show hours are: Thursday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Meet the Artist Cocktail Reception: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Daily admission is only $20 with multi-day passes available.

Cody, Wyoming based ASE show management, Inyathi Productions, is dedicated to wildlife conservation and following the lead of “1% For the Planet™” has pledged a minimum of 2% of the event gross revenues to African conservation initiatives.

For more information on the January 20-22, 2011 African Sporting Exposition, the double rifle drawing, an exhibitor listing, admission pricing and registration or to become an exhibitor or sponsor, visit www.africansportingexpo.com or email at info@inyathiproductions.com. For more information on Krieghoff International and their fine collection of hunting and sporting guns, visit www.krieghoff.com. For the full line of Zarges cases and products, visit www.zargescases.com.