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Technology Stocks : Firearm Training Systems (FATS) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Alex W. who wrote (73)	12/19/1997 3:02:00 AM
From: BRIAN	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 115

Hi Alex, I don't believe that FATS has any significant competition in the LAW ENFORCEMENT market. In my 9+ years as a cop, I have not heard anyone mention ANY other company than FATS. Brian

To: Alex W. who wrote (73)	1/6/1998 7:01:00 PM
From: stock talk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 115

Tuesday January 6, 4:28 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release FATS Announces the Appointment of Gilbert F. Decker as Director SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 1998--Firearms Training Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATS - news), announced today the addition of Gilbert F. Decker to FATS' board of directors. Mr. Decker, a private consultant, was the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Research, Development and Acquisition from 1994 to 1997. Prior to 1994, Mr. Decker held positions of CEO and President in Xeruca Holding, Inc., Acurex Corporation and Penn Central Federal Systems Company. Mr. Decker has served on the boards of several government and public organizations including the Army Science Board, Air Force Studies Board, Defense Science Board and the Engineering Advisory Board to Johns Hopkins University. Firearms Training Systems, Inc. is the leading worldwide producer of interactive simulation systems designed to provide training in the handling and use of small and supporting arms to military and law enforcement agencies and for hunter and sports training. Over its 13 year history, the Company has developed over 180 types of simulated weapons and more than 1,000 training scenarios. To date, the Company has sold more than 2,500 FATS systems in the U.S. and over 30 other countries. Look for a pop in the stock tomorrow.