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August
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Volume
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VirTra Systems
(OTC BB: VTSI) Gets Traction and Is Speeding |
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Do you remember this picture from
the May
17th edition entitled VirTra Systems Finally Starting to get
Traction? Based on today's announcement, Virtra Systems
has not only started to get traction, it is full speed ahead.
VirTra is establishing serious
momentum on the sales front. The many overwhelming positive reviews the
company is receiving on its virtual reality Judgemental-Use-Of-Force training
simulators are translating to orders.
The GSA contract status awarded to
the company by the General Services Administration of the Federal Government
is paying off. In July, VTSI's products were added to the GSA list,
which means any entity of the Federal Government can simply order their
products without a lengthy bidding and review.
Today, VTSI disclosed it received
an order for a specialized IVR-300 HD training simulator, which will be
utilized for marksmanship qualification and military police training. The
order, with a complement of 14 recoil training weapons and other accessories,
is valued at approximately $500,000.
The system is scheduled for near-term
delivery to a large U.S. Army base.
This is the second major purchase
order the company has announced from the US Military this summer. The last,
announced on July 12th, was for a $1 million system for an undisclosed
branch of the US Military. It was the largest order in the company's history,
and helped spark a nice rally in the stock.
It is clear VTSI is establishing
a strong foothold with the US Military. The size of this market is immense
and could eventually deliver several years of solid growth. If the current
clip of announcements is maintained, it is fair to assume there will be
more growth in the picture for VTSI between now and the end of year.
In the June quarter VTSI generated
$375,000
in revenues, which was a 386% higher than the same quarter in the
previous year, and 26% higher than the previous quarter.
If the two recently announced military
contracts are both completed in the September quarter, this would suggest
$1.5 million in sales. A $1.5 million result would translate to a 588%
increase over the same quarter in 2003, and a 328% increase over the previous
quarter.
A quick look at the chart reveals
VTSI
has
been in a short term down trend since making a $.42 high on July
13th. A break above the downtrend line would be a bullish sign, albeit
during an extremely lackluster season for stock market interest. Although
difficult to make out on the chart, trades above $.33 could signal
a trend reversal, and suggest higher levels in the short term.
Here is the complete text of today's
press release for your review:
| Press Release Source:
VirTra Systems
VirTra Systems Sells
Simulator to U.S. Army
Monday August 30, 8:22
am ET
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug.
30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VirTra Systems, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:
VTSI - News) today announced its initial simulator sale to the U.S. Army.
The company recently
received an order for a specialized IVR-300(TM) HD training simulator,
which will be utilized for marksmanship qualification and military police
training. The order, with a complement of 14 recoil training weapons and
other accessories, is valued at approximately $500,000.
The system is scheduled
for near-term delivery to a large U.S. Army base.
"The U.S. Army has chosen
the company's IVR(TM) series simulator to train its soldiers and military
police," stated Michael Kitchen, VirTra Systems' vice-president of training
and simulation. "With the GSA contract now in place, purchasing time for
sales such as this is greatly reduced.
"Our GSA approval came
at an opportune time, as military sales activity is increasing as we approach
the end of the government's fiscal year. We fully expect other commitments
to result in contract announcements in the near future," Kitchen concluded.
VirTra Systems designs
and manufactures the world's only affordable 360-degree, high-definition
firearms training simulator. The IVR-300's photorealistic, life-like training
scenarios prepare military, anti-terrorist, law enforcement, and Homeland
Security personnel in judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and squad-based
training. Additionally, unlike single-screen systems, VirTra Systems' multi-screen
simulators instruct trainees in situational awareness, as they learn to
minimize the often-fatal effects of "tunnel-vision," which researchers
have identified naturally results from a narrow focus on the threatening
situation.
About VirTra Systems
VirTra Systems utilizes
patented technology to manufacture the world's most advanced immersive
virtual reality(TM) systems and 3-D experiences. VirTra Systems markets
combat, marksmanship, and situational awareness/judgmental firearms training
systems to military agencies such as the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army,
and to national and international law enforcement agencies. Using the sensations
of motion, touch, sound, and smell, the company also produces custom advertising
and promotional virtual reality systems for clients such as Buick, Chevrolet,
Pennzoil, Red Baron(TM) Pizza, and the U.S. Army. For more information,
visit the corporate website at http://www.virtrasystems.com, or the training/simulation
website at http://www.virtratraining.com.
This press release contains
certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally
preceded by the words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates,"
or "intends." Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from current expectations. VirTra Systems urges investors to
review in detail the risks and uncertainties contained within its filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Relations:
MPH
Jed Wallace, publicist
Los Angeles, California
310 234-3200
jwallace@mphpr.com
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