Tempe, Arizona (February 8, 2012) -- VirTra Systems (OTC Pink: VTSI.PK), a leading provider of firearms training systems, today announced the addition of Perry Baker as the new Vice President of Hardware Development. Mr. Baker leaves Raytheon Missile Systems, as Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer. Previous to Raytheon, Mr. Baker was the Senior Manager of Mechanical Design & Analysis for Rockwell Collins for 21 years. Perry Baker has over 25-years experience in hardware design and management within the department of defense marketplace. Throughout his career, Mr. Baker integrated cutting-edge technologies into successful products that met military specification requirements for the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marines and NATO countries.

Bob Ferris, President and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra Systems, stated, “For over 25 years Perry Baker has delivered superior products to military customers worldwide. We are honored to welcome Mr. Baker to VirTra; his tremendous experience and talents in hardware engineering are expected to propel VirTra to new heights.”

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TEMPE, AZ, Jan 30, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- VirTra Systems (PINKSHEETS: VTSI), a leading provider of firearms training systems, today announced the addition of Clint Bennett as the new Director of Marketing. Mr. Bennett brings a decade of domestic and international sales management experience to VirTra as well as marketing, product design, and development expertise in military and law enforcement markets. Mr. Bennett is responsible for generating approximately $50 million in sales during his career in both marketing and direct sales roles. Under his leadership, the international military division of one of the nation's largest publicly held Defense Industry manufacturers achieved a 60% year-over-year revenue growth.

Bob Ferris, President and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra Systems, stated, "Clint Bennett's impressive background and spotless reputation throughout the industry along with his deep desire to represent only the finest, life-saving products in the world make him an ideal fit with VirTra. He is one of the very best talents in our marketplace; we're honored to add him to our management team."

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The VirTra 300 appeared during a segment of television's America’s Most Wanted. The episode, "America's Most Wanted: U.S. Marshal Special Edition", aired Saturday, December 17 2011.

Exploring the work of the Marshals Service, John Walsh, host of America’s Most Wanted, toured the Marshals training facility and engaged scenarios on the VirTra 300.

Commenting on his experience in the VirTra 300 Walsh commented,"Even though it's a simulation, you start sweating, your heart rate goes up".

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Tempe, Arizona -- December 14, 2011 -- VirTra Systems (OTC Pink: VTSI.PK), a global leading provider of firearms training systems, today announced an order for three VirTra 100 portable use of force training simulators from Agora Telecom, VirTra’s distributor in Latin America.

 “Military and Law Enforcement agencies throughout the world recognize the training value of our simulators,” says Bob Ferris, CEO, VirTra Systems. “Agora’s success in expanding sales of our products in Brazil is a prime example.  International sales remain a very important component of our diversified and growing revenue streams.”

The VirTra 100 is a portable firearms training system that allows use of force training in space constrained environments. This versatile single-screen system also supports up to four individual lanes for marksmanship training. The VirTra 100 features video-based scenarios that build skills throughout the entire use of force continuum. Less-than-lethal training options include TASER®, OC, and Baton; drop-in recoil kits enable officers to gain firearms skills using the same weapon they use on the street. Designed for reliability and high mobility, the VirTra 100 is the most compact single-screen simulator available.

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Tempe, Arizona (December 5, 2011) -- VirTra Systems (OTC Pink: VTSI.PK), a leading provider of firearms training simulation systems to military, law enforcement agencies and accredited criminal justice programs today announced it has entered into a formal audit agreement with Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP, one of the preeminent regional Certified Public Accounting firms in the Southwest in providing professional accounting, auditing, tax and management consulting services, to perform an audit of the company’s 2011 financial statements. 

Semple, Marchal & Cooper is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and is a member of both the Center for Public Company Audit Firms (CPCAF) and the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, Semple, Marchal & Cooper is a member of The BDO Seidman Alliance, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting and service firms. BDO USA, LLP, is an international accounting firm with more than 1,000 member firm offices worldwide, which provides tax, accounting, auditing and management consulting services in 119 countries. BDO is the fifth largest international accounting and consulting network and serves more than 250 U.S. and 100 internationally publicly traded entities.   

Bob Ferris, President and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra Systems, stated, “We are pleased to add Semple, Marchal & Cooper to VirTra Systems’ team of respected third party professionals.  One of the most important aspects of our decision was the ability to work with a regionally-focused firm like Semple, Marchal & Cooper that is headquartered in our own backyard but also possesses the scope and reach of BDO, one of the largest international accounting networks. We believe this will provide us with the best of both worlds as we look to progress from our current status as a non-reporting company trading on the OTC Pink market to our goal of becoming an SEC reporting company as soon as possible, subject to the audit and meeting SEC requirements.”

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VirTra Systems is featured in the December issue of Military Technology magazine, a tri-service publication covering aspects of modern defense technology. The cover of Military Technology, designed by VirTra's Art Director, Brent Barcena showcases the VirTra 300 and Threat-Fire^TM. The issue also features an interview with John Hinnant, VirTra Systems VP of Business Development.

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TEMPE, AZ – November 29, 2011 – VirTra Systems (VTSI.PK), a leading provider of firearms training systems to Military, Law Enforcement agencies and accredited criminal justice programs, today announced a contract award for a VirTra 300 use of force training simulator  from Northwest College located in Powell, Wyoming.

“Northwest College is among a growing number of innovative criminal justice programs incorporating our use of force simulators to better prepare students for careers in law enforcement,” says Bob Ferris, CEO, VirTra Systems. “The VirTra 300 allows students to develop the decision-making skills required by officers in the real world.”

The purchase includes tetherless recoil kits that allow students to train with real firearms, TASER® and OC kits for non-lethal weapons training and VirTra’s patented Threat-Fire™ return fire system. Northwest College also selected accessories for low light training.

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This week  the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), the world's largest modeling and simulation conference, began in Orlando, Florida.

I/ITSEC promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs. The show has over 25K attendees from roughly 80 countries.

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TEMPE, AZ--(Marketwire - Nov 17, 2011) - VirTra Systems (PINKSHEETS: VTSI), a leading provider of firearms training simulation systems to military and law enforcement agencies, today announced it has selected The Miller Group of affiliated entities comprised of Miller Capital Corporation, a well respected management consulting and strategic advisory, investor relations and venture capital firm and Miller Capital Markets, LLC, a FINRA member investment banking firm, to assist the company with its goals to expand its business, hone its financial strategy and strengthen its investor relations program.

Bob Ferris, President and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra Systems, stated, "At VirTra Systems we have strived to be leaders in the simulation market and therefore it was extremely important for us to locate the right partner to assist us through current and future growth opportunities and taking our business to the next level. We are excited to have found that partner in The Miller Group, with its proven track record in working with public middle-market companies and its experienced, professional executives who truly understand the opportunities and challenges facing growth companies." Mr. Ferris continued, "We believe VirTra's future is bright and we think The Miller Group's addition will help propel VirTra to new heights."

Rudy R. Miller, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Miller Group, commented, "We have monitored the progress of VirTra Systems for a few years and recently acquired shares in the open market through our venture capital entity. Our firm is extremely impressed with what Bob and his management team have been able to accomplish thus far and believe the company's products are setting the standard in the industry. Therefore, our firm is pleased to have been selected by VirTra Systems as its strategic and financial advisor, investor relations counsel and investment banker, as it is a distinctive company that has a number of compelling opportunities."

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TEMPE, AZ - Nov 15, 2011 - VirTra Systems (VTSI.PK), a leading provider of firearms training systems to military and law enforcement agencies, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2011.

During this period, the company realized a net gain of $0.39 million or $0.0024 per share compared to a net gain of $0.38 million or $0.0025 per share for the three-month period ended September 30, 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 the company experienced net income of $1.14 million or $0.0072 per share compared to net income of $0.78 million or $0.0052 per share during the prior year period, an increase of 47%.

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