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TASER(R) International, Inc. Receives Large Order for TASER X26 Conducted Energy Weapons From Dayton, Ohio Significant Supplemental Order and Order for Airport Police From the Sixth Largest City in Ohio




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Mon Jun 28 07:45:00 2004 EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jun 28, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ --
TASER(R)
International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR), a market leader in advanced non-lethal
weapons announced today that it received a large follow-on order of 265 TASER
X26 conducted energy weapons and accessories from the Dayton Police
Department. This recent order will supplement a deployment of 40 X26 units
earlier this year by Dayton Police. An order for 40 TASER X26 weapons and
accessories for the Dayton Airport Police Department was also received.
The total value of the purchase order is $436,000.
"Ohio is quickly becoming one of our largest states in terms of the number
of departments deploying TASER technology," said Tom Smith, President of TASER
International, Inc. "We continue to see the trend of large law enforcement
agencies in Ohio, and throughout the country, placing significant orders for
additional TASER conducted energy weapons to issue to their patrol level first
responders after successful results from an initial deployment to special
units such as S.W.A.T. and crisis intervention teams," continued Mr. Smith.
"It is encouraging to see an increasing presence of TASER technology in
law enforcement agencies assigned to airports, such as Dayton Airport Police,
in this era of ever heightened awareness and focus on Homeland Security,"
continued Smith.
"We are also very pleased to learn that TASER International Inc., is now
included as part of the Russel 3000 index as of the close of business on
June 25, 2004," added Mr. Smith. "It is orders, such as the one from Dayton
today, driven by our proven safety and success in the field, that has allowed
our company to develop the necessary market capitalization to be included on
such a prestigious and significant market index," concluded Mr. Smith.
About TASER International, Inc.
TASER International, Inc. provides advanced non-lethal weapons for use in
the law enforcement, private security, and personal defense markets. Its
flagship ADVANCED TASER(R) M26 product uses proprietary technology to
incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects that may be
impervious to other non-lethal means. Its latest product, the TASER X26 is
60% smaller and lighter than the ADVANCED TASER M26 and reduces injury rates
to suspects and officers, thereby lowering liability risk and improving
officer safety. TASER(R) technology is currently in testing or deployment at
over 4,500 law enforcement and correctional agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
Call 480-991-0797 or visit our website at www.TASER.com to learn more about
the new standard in non-lethal weapons.
Note to Investors
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those
sections. The forward-looking information is based upon current information
and expectations regarding TASER International. These estimates and
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, are not
guarantees of future performance, and involve certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and
results could materially differ from what is expressed, implied, or forecasted
in such forward-looking statements.
TASER International assumes no obligation to update the information
contained in this press release. TASER International's future results may be
impacted by risks associated with rapid technological change, new product
introductions, new technological developments and implementations, execution
issues associated with new technology, ramping manufacturing production to
meet demand, litigation including lawsuits resulting from alleged product
related injuries, media publicity concerning allegations of deaths occurring
after use of the TASER device and the negative impact this could have on
sales, product quality, implementation of manufacturing automation, potential
fluctuations in quarterly operating results, competition, financial and
budgetary constraints of prospects and customers, international order delays,
dependence upon sole and limited source suppliers, fluctuations in component
pricing, government regulations, dependence upon key employees, and its
ability to retain employees. TASER International's future results may also be
impacted by other risk factors listed from time to time in its SEC filings,
including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-QSBs and its Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB.
For further information contact Steve Tuttle, Director of Communications,
at [e-mail] or call 800-978-2737 ext. 2005. Media ONLY Hotline:
[phone]. Visit the company's web-site at www.TASER.com for facts and
video.
SOURCE TASER International, Inc.
Steve Tuttle, Director of Communications of TASER
International, Inc., [phone], or Media ONLY Hotline, [phone]
http://www.TASER.com