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October 14, 2005

HEADLINE:
Nine Time World Series of Poker Champion Phil Hellmuth to Headline TASER(TM) Foundation Poker Tournament Fundraiser

BODY:
Twenty lucky people will have the opportunity to play poker against the best, Phil Hellmuth, at a poker tournament hosted by the TASER Foundation to raise money for the families of fallen law enforcement officers. One hundred other players will get a chance to learn from the nine-time World Series of Poker Champion and participate in the general tournament.

The TASER Foundation, a non-profit foundation to honor fallen law enforcement officers, will hold its Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at TASER International headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. Major sponsors include the Poker Players Alliance, GT Distributors Inc of Austin, TX and Dittus Communications of Washington, DC. The event includes prizes to the top 10 finishers, a silent auction, cigar and martini bar and live entertainment with 100% of the net proceeds to go directly to support the families of fallen officers.

"This is a unique opportunity to meet one of the best professional poker players in the world, learn tips and strategies and test your own poker skills all while supporting the families of those who have paid the ultimate price," said Gerry Anderson, Executive Director of the TASER Foundation. "With Phil Hellmuth's support, we anticipate an exciting and successful event to support our fallen officers," concluded Anderson.

Every year more than 150 police officers are killed in the line of duty. The average age is just 37-years-old. Their loss creates a lifetime of need for their families. The TASER Foundation is dedicated to helping meet those needs.

In November 2004 TASER International Inc. established the TASER Foundation with a mission to honor the service and sacrifice of officers lost in the line of duty. The initial $1 million endowment was raised by TASER International and its employees. During the first year the TASER Foundation has granted $715,000 to over 140 families across the Untied States and Canada.

For more on the TASER Foundation or to register for this special event visit www.TASERFoundation.org.

For more information about nine-time winner of the World Series of Poker Phil Hellmuth, please visit www.philhellmuth.com

About the TASER Foundation

The TASER Foundation distributes financial memorial grants to the families of fallen officers in the United States and Canada through donations and an initial endowment of $1,000,000. Over half of the initial endowment came in direct contribution from TASER International employees with the balance contributed by the company. One time grants are available only upon request by chiefs of police and sheriffs as well as federal law enforcement executives in the name of sworn officers killed in the line of duty since August 1, 2004. The TASER Foundation's mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of local and federal law enforcement officers in the United States and Canada lost in the line of duty by providing financial support to their families. TASER International bears all of the administrative costs of the TASER Foundation in order to ensure that 100 percent of all donations are distributed to the families of fallen officers. For further information contact Gerry Anderson, Executive Director of the TASER Foundation at Gerry@TASER.com or call 800-978-2737 ext. 2090. Visit the TASER Foundation website at www.TASERFoundation.org for facts and video.

About TASER International, Inc.

TASER International, Inc. provides advanced electronic control devices for use in the law enforcement, military, private security and personal defense markets. TASER devices use proprietary technology to safely incapacitate dangerous, combative or high-risk subjects who pose a risk to law enforcement officers, innocent citizens or themselves. TASER technology saves lives every day, and the use of TASER devices dramatically reduces injury rates for police officers and suspects and reduces litigation costs. For more information on TASER life-saving technology, please call TASER International at (480) 444-4000 or visit our website at www.TASER.com.

CONTACT: Gerry Anderson
Executive Director
TASER Foundation
Phone: (480) 905-2090

Source: TASER Foundation

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