CHANDLER, Ariz. — September 7, 2022 — VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (“VirTra”), a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement and military markets, has received two orders worth approximately $9.0 million under an existing contract with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Of the total order amount, $4.3 million is attributable to the CBP and $4.7 million is attributed to another U.S. federal agency ordered under the same contract.
The orders consist of VirTra’s flagship V-300® and portable V-100® simulators, recoil kits and magazines, V-Threat-Fire® devices and other accessories. Service plans are included as well as training and installation. Items on the orders are expected to be delivered within the next eight months.
“These substantial orders are a meaningful accomplishment for VirTra and we are honored to be able to help those who keep our borders secure by providing them with the latest in training technology,” said John Givens, Co-CEO of VirTra. “Additionally, the orders demonstrate the significant need we continue to see for realistic training amongst federal agencies.”
Commented Jason Mulcahy, VirTra’s Sr. VP of Global Sales, “CBP has been a valued client of VirTra for many years and we look forward to assisting them with their training goals through this sizable order. Our world-class training solutions continue to have strong demand from federal agencies, which remains a core growth market for the Company.”
VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military educational and commercial markets. The company’s patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and related training that mimics real-world situations. VirTra’s mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — July 10, 2019 — VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (“VirTra”), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, has received a follow-on order from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This order is part of a previously announced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract and totals nearly $630,000.
CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful, international travel and trade. CBP is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and currently employs more than 60,000 individuals.
Under the terms of the agreement, VirTra will provide comprehensive maintenance and service through September 2020 on simulators and associated products it has previously deployed with CBP. To date, CBP has installed VirTra’s V-300® judgmental use of force simulators at 35 major international airports, ports of entry, and training facilities across the country.
“As this follow-on order demonstrates, supporting VirTra’s simulators in the field provides attractive, longer-term revenue opportunities that follow the initial hardware sale,” said Jason Mulcahy, General Manager of VirTra. “We’re proud to enable and support CBP in their mission of maintaining the security of our borders and ensuring our safety from international threats, and we look forward to continuing this mutually beneficial relationship.”
About VirTra
VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI) is a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company’s patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship and related training that mimics real-world situations. VirTra’s mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly-effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.
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Tempe, Ariz. (September 26, 2016) — VirTra Systems, Inc. (OTC Pink: VTSI), a leading provider of use of force simulators and firearms training simulators, today announced that it has received two indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Under the first $3.2 million IDIQ award VirTra will be the sole provider of ongoing service and maintenance on law enforcement training simulators installed by the company under a previous contract, and under the second $9 million IDIQ award VirTra will fulfill the purchase of additional V-300™ systems and accessories, for a maximum combined value of $12.2 million over the next five years.
Under its previously announced contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, VirTra delivered and installed its V-300 multiple screen systems at 28 separate U.S. Customs and Border Protection field locations, all of which are currently in operation. The new award, if exercised, will extend service and maintenance of those systems and accommodates additional systems to be installed at existing and future field locations over the next five years.
VirTra General Manager Jason Mulcahy commented, “These sizeable follow-on single source awards demonstrate the value provided to the customer through VirTra’s unique firearms training and decision-making simulation products. We are proud to serve the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security and look forward to continuing to exceed customer expectations as we expand this program.”
About VirTra
VirTra is a global leading provider of the world’s most realistic and effective judgmental use of force simulators. VirTra is the higher standard in firearms training simulators, offering a variety of simulator platforms, powerful gas-powered recoil kits and the patented Threat-Fire™ simulated hostile return fire system. VirTra’s products provide the very best simulation training available for personnel that are entrusted with lethal force and critical missions. The Company’s common stock is not registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Company does not currently file periodic or other reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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