Almost every country has some type of uniformed law enforcement. Where there are police, there are training protocols that are followed to ensure their success and safety. VirTra does not limit law enforcement training to only one region – we hope to help officers and their communities with worldwide simulator training solutions.

VirTra is currently in 40 countries around the world, spanning from regions in North America all the way to Asia. Naturally, every country has different laws and areas of focus. What may be a common crime in the United States might not be somewhere else. Part of having clients around the world is ensuring we have the flexibility to alter content and tools to meet another region’s training needs.

 

Different Countries, Different Training Tactics

What may be the norm for officers in the U.S. could be totally different in another country. Force options vary greatly around the world – not every officer has a TASER®, and the type of firearm used could be different. There are also significantly different training requirements in place to actually become a police officer.

One interesting example is our client in Norway. To be a member of the Norwegian Police Force, a student must spend three years in the academy. Keep in mind that Norway’s population is smaller than the U.S. and they experience less violent crime. It is rare for an officer involved shooting to take place, but when it does, officers in Norway want to be prepared. In the U.S., despite a larger population, some states require the same amount of training as a barber.

A recent article allowed the Norwegian Police Force to share how they use VirTra to train. Like many agencies around the world, Norwegian Police practice de-escalation skills. They also practice firearm training in the event it is necessary and justified.

 

Training Servicemembers Worldwide

Military personnel worldwide have utilized simulation training in various ways. Though protocol, weaponry, and laws differ in different countries (similarly to the way law enforcement differs), the need to be well trained is a global necessity.

Military in Edomex – the State of Mexico – finds VirTra’s scenarios to be useful in preparing for real-life situations. Whether it is an active shooter in a classroom or movie theater or a subject barricading themselves in a convenience store, military at the training facility in Santa Lucía aims for a realistic experience. Servicemembers enter their V-300® in their uniforms and vests as if they were responding to a true incident.

According to an article, Edomex military servicemembers attend a two-week workshop that includes simulator training. After learning theories in the classroom, the simulator provides a hands-on approach. Servicemembers are then moved to practice live fire.

 

It is a great honor for VirTra to be able to serve law enforcement personnel all around the globe. Not only is it good to know our training is trusted, but staff at VirTra have learned a lot from working with a diverse group of officers to provide worldwide simulator training. If you are from a law enforcement agency outside the United States, feel free to contact a product specialist to tailor a solution to fit your needs.

 

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VirTra has a presence in all corners of the United States, but we also have an international presence in 40 countries. Just recently, our newest addition is a distributor located in Spain that provides federal law enforcement with effective training tools. There are three separate locations across Spain that are receiving training with VirTra simulators and hardware.

Over the past several years, some European countries have sent out RFPs for simulation training solutions but noticed when vetting them that many of the responding companies were unable to deliver the features that they claimed they had. The latest tender had a clause that any capability claimed by a company that seemed ‘questionable’ must be proven within one week in Europe. If a company was caught lying about their capabilities, they would be blacklisted as all information is public.

VirTra was able to establish a presence in Spain while proving that we can handle large requests by having the capabilities we promise. Because of the addition of the clause in the final tender, VirTra was the only company to submit a proposal as other companies were worried of the threat that their response, if deceptive, would become public information.

An article published within the same month as the purchase has detailed the obtainment and uses of the simulators arriving within the next few months. The order includes V-ST PRO® simulators with 4K capabilities, V-Author® scenario authoring software, V-Threat-Fire® consequence devices, Axon® TASER® training cartridges and more.

Expanding our presence worldwide and helping other countries like Spain help VirTra further reach our goal of providing life-saving training to law enforcement – and training doesn’t have borders. The training content on our simulators is available in French, Spanish and Arabic so overseas clients can benefit from the same tools as our officers at home. Additionally, content can be localized in any language as needed.

If you want to learn more about the products mentioned in the article or how we can help international clients, contact us.

TEMPE, Ariz. — March 17, 2020 — VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (“VirTra”), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, has received an initial $1.1 million order through a new distributor in Europe.

Through the preliminary order, VirTra will be providing the distributor with multiple simulators, including V-ST PROs®, as well as various accessories such as drop-in recoil kits that convert standard firearms into training firearms, and Threat-Fire® electric shoot-back devices so that trainees experience real stress during virtual training. In addition to setting up the equipment, VirTra will also be conducting training during each installation. VirTra anticipates recognizing all revenues from this order by the end of 2021.

“As part of our broader strategy to expand our international presence, we’ve been selected by a well-established distributor in Europe,” said Bob Ferris, CEO and Chairman of VirTra. “This gives us an excellent opportunity to provide first responders and military personnel throughout Europe with industry-leading technology and training methods, and we’re certainly encouraged by this significant initial order. Given the years this distributor spent vetting simulation manufacturers and their product’s efficiency, the decision to partner with VirTra is a great testament to the quality of our products. We look forward to helping advance effective simulation training throughout Europe in the years to come.”

About VirTra
VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, firearms training simulators and driving 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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VirTra is a global provider of virtual firearms training simulators designed to better prepare military, law enforcement,  and security personnel for life-threatening situations they may potentially encounter on the job. Since September 2017, the company has signed contracts for international agencies worth more than 8.25 million dollars and has doubled its International presence since 2013 and is currently doing business in 29 different countries worldwide.

What These Contracts Include

VirTra not only provides these end users with the de-escalation training systems, service and warranty, but also personally installs each system and trains the end users trainers in order to better prepare personnel for their duties. The systems include the V-100, V-ST PRO, V-180 and V-300LE and V-300MIL units, many of which utilize the V-Author software suite. These use of force simulator systems are designed to mentally challenge trainees in a fast-paced simulated environment, giving them the opportunity to practice responding to some of the most dangerous scenarios imaginable and train per their countries standards. Agencies utilizing these high-tech gun simulators, rather than live round training, have seen this military and law enforcement training option as cost-effective solution producing higher calibrate results in the field.

V-Author PRO

International clients are drawn to the unlimited possibilities that the V-Author PRO Scenario Authoring Suite offers them. It is an easy-to-use, customer created scenario tool that includes industry-leading content which features: green-screened actors that can either interact on the same screen or separate screens both simultaneously and independently, ballistic penetration with real-world props, visual effects, and animated targets. In just a few hours, custom photographs can be turned into a specific military or law enforcement use of force training scenario that would otherwise be unavailable. Creating content with VirTra V-Author PRO is an extremely efficient cost-savings solution. Once the necessary images are in-hand, there is no need to regularly travel to specific locations and shut down these locations in order to safely train inside.

Branching Out

VirTra has enjoyed an American presence for decades, and as military, law enforcement, and security personnel across the world begin to utilize this same firearms simulator technology for their own specific training needs, VirTra’s tribal knowledge continues to grow and allows for more innovation with every new version and upgrade.  By working with the Ministry of Interior (MOI), Ministry of Defense (MOD) and security companies in other countries, the company is able to bring more ideas, options and additions to the advancements of their products and services. VirTra technology is used to help save lives, reduce mistakes, save on ammunition, and reduce logistics and transport time.

As the importance of higher next level training becomes more necessary, VirTra’s judgmental use of force simulators has become more adopted around the world by law enforcement, military, and security as a result.

Tempe, Ariz. — March 20, 2018 — VirTra, Inc. (OTCQX: VTSI/VTSID), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, today announced that it has received three delivery orders for law enforcement simulators under the previously announced indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Department of State (DOS). These orders are valued at approximately $4.6 million and will consist of 49 training simulators, related accessories and training. The IDIQ contract could result in up to $40 million in revenue for law enforcement training simulator equipment and services over the order period, which expires in April 2021.

“This is a historic day for VirTra as we have been entrusted to supply critical training simulators for Pakistan,” said Jason Mulcahy, general manager of VirTra. “We are honored to have been selected by the U.S. Department of State and look forward to the opportunity to supply world class training solutions with deliveries projected to occur in the second and third quarters of 2018.”

The simulators will be delivered to the U.S. Department of State and are expected to be donated to Pakistan in support of U.S. Foreign Assistance programs. The simulators are anticipated to be used in basic and advanced weapons training for developing proficiency in marksmanship, use of force judgment skills, close quarters shooting skills and other related skills which law enforcement personnel face in the execution of their duties.

With this contract, VirTra’s advanced simulators are now installed in 27 countries, plus the United States.

About VirTra 

VirTra 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 realistic and highly-effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.

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This news release includes certain information that may constitute forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are typically identified by terminology such as “could,” “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “proposed,” “planned,” “potential” and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including statements about VirTra’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.  Although VirTra believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. VirTra cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Accordingly, due to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions inherent in forward-looking information, readers and prospective investors in the Company’s securities should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  All forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof, and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof and is subject to change.  The Company assumes no obligation to revise or update forward-looking information to reflect new circumstances, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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New Sale Means VirTra is Now Represented in 24 Countries Worldwide.

Tempe, Ariz. — January 9th, 2018 — VirTra, Inc. (OTCQX: VTSI), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, today announced further expansion of its international business with the receipt of an order valued at $1.38 million with delivery to occur to a country in Africa.

“This expansion into a new country for VirTra in Africa is the latest step forward in our international growth strategy,” commented Jason Mulcahy, VirTra’s General Manager. “The selection of VirTra products by this new customer in a new market will help us to establish a base from which we believe we can further grow our presence in the region. We have a proven and successful track record of expanding our footprint following an initial sale in a number of countries, and we plan to leverage the success of this installation, and the benefits our industry leading system provides, to target additional opportunities.”

Bob Ferris, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra, added, “I am increasingly confident about VirTra’s near-term and long-term prospects. Our plan to uplist to the Nasdaq Capital continues to progress, though the process is taking longer than we anticipated.”

About VirTra 

VirTra 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 realistic and highly-effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.

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This news release includes certain information that may constitute forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are typically identified by terminology such as “could,” “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “proposed,” “planned,” “potential” and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including statements about VirTra’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.  Although VirTra believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. VirTra cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Accordingly, due to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions inherent in forward-looking information, readers and prospective investors in the Company’s securities should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  All forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof, and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof and is subject to change.  The Company assumes no obligation to revise or update forward-looking information to reflect new circumstances, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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VirTra Simulator contracts total more than $750,000

Tempe, Ariz. October 4, 2017 — VirTra, Inc. (OTCQX: VTSI), (the “Company”), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, today announced the company has signed contracts worth more than $750,000 in total, with three law enforcement agencies in Australia — the Australian Border Force, New South Wales Police Department and South Australia Police Department. Together, the new contracts include the sale of multiple virtual training systems and accessories, including two V-ST™ PRO systems, V-Author™ PRO training, service and warranty contracts.

VirTra’s portable V-ST PRO is a scalable firearm shooting and skills training simulator that offers superior training environments. The system’s flexibility supports a combination of marksmanship and use of force training on up to five screens from a single operator station. The V-ST PRO is also capable of displaying 1 to 30 lanes of marksmanship featuring real world, accurate ballistics. Use of force continuum training includes support for officer presence, verbal commands, OC, TASER®, less lethal impact weapons and deadly force options. VirTra employs full-time law enforcement and military use of force subject matter experts to create and produce uniquely effective training scenarios for the V-ST PRO.

“VirTra now serves seven respected law enforcement agencies in Australia, far more than any other company in the world,” said Jason Mulcahy, general manager of VirTra, Inc. “Expanding our international customer base supports our key strategic objective of providing the most effective and realistic use of force simulator solutions to law enforcement and other government agencies throughout the world.”

About VirTra

VirTra 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 realistic and highly-effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about VirTra at www.VirTra.com.

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This news release includes certain information that may constitute forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are typically identified by terminology such as “could,” “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “proposed,” “planned,” “potential” and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events.  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including statements about VirTra’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.  Although VirTra believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. VirTra cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.  Accordingly, due to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions inherent in forward-looking information, readers and prospective investors in the Company’s securities should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.  All forward-looking information contained in this press release is given as of the date hereof, and is based upon the opinions and estimates of management and information available to management as at the date hereof and is subject to change.  The Company assumes no obligation to revise or update forward-looking information to reflect new circumstances, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Tempe, Ariz. (March 28, 2017) – VirTra, Inc. (OTCQX: VTSI), (the “Company”), a leading provider of judgmental use of force simulators and firearms training simulators, today announced that it has received an award from an undisclosed international customer in the Middle East for approximately $0.6 million. VirTra will supply, install and maintain simulator systems at the customer’s locations. These installations will be the latest in a total of thirteen V-300™ systems that have been deployed over several years in this particular Middle Eastern country.

Jason Mulcahy, VirTra’s General Manager, said, “It has been our goal to expand our international business, so as to deliver the most effective and realistic judgmental use of force training solutions to law enforcement and other government agencies throughout the world, all while exceeding our customers’ expectations. This award demonstrates our ongoing progress towards achieving that goal.”

Including this award, the Company is on track for a record number of orders for a first quarter, which is normally a seasonally slow quarter for the industry. As of today’s date, the total amount of signed contracts received during the first quarter of 2017 is approximately $4.9 million. Included in the $4.9 million, is the $2.1 million contract from the Arizona Department of Public Safety that was previously announced on December 19, 2016, but was not fully executed by the customer until 2017.

Bob Ferris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra, commented, “We are very pleased with our level of new sales orders for the first quarter of 2017. Even when excluding the large order from the State of Arizona, we booked approximately $2.8 million in orders, which in itself would have been a record for a first quarter. We are encouraged by the traction that we continue to receive in both the domestic and international markets and we look forward to serving these customers for years to come.”

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.

www.VirTra.com

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TEMPE, AZ, Apr 30, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — VirTra (pinksheets:VTSI), a leading provider of firearms training simulators to military, law enforcement agencies and other organizations, today announced the award of a contract valued at a minimum value of USD $2+ million for firearms simulators, simulated recoil weapons and accessories. The project is for an undisclosed and new international customer and destination for use by both police and military forces.

The project includes specially designed and highly advanced tetherless simulated recoil systems compatible with both VirTra’s V-100(TM) marksmanship simulator as well as VirTra’s V-180(TM) / V-300(TM) multi-screen ultra-realistic and effective training simulators. The systems will also include a next generation scenario debrief capability. A long list of other accessories and state-of-the-art capabilities are planned for the simulation training center.

The engineering, production and delivery are to occur in approximately 18 months or less.

Bob Ferris, Chief Executive Officer of VirTra, stated, “After more than two years of extensive demos and detailed industry research by the customer, VirTra is honored to be selected for this prestigious international project. This project represents the highest standard in marksmanship, use-of-force, and tactical simulation capabilities in the world. Once installed, this extensive training center will be an ideal location for full demonstrations of VirTra’s product capabilities to other agencies throughout the country.” (more…)

Tempe, Arizona (September 19, 2012) — VirTra Systems (OTC Pink: VTSI), a leading provider of firearms training simulation systems to military, law enforcement agencies and other organizations, today announced that the company has added a new distributor in Canada and generated a record amount of sales orders for the month of August. Tundra Strategies, a Canadian corporation and a member of the Tundra Group of companies, has become VirTra’s exclusive distributor in Canada. (more…)