October 1, 2003

News Release: TASER International, Inc. Announces U.S. Congressional Defense Funding for TASER Equipment

TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR, TASRW), a market leader in advanced less-lethal weapons, announced today that the U.S. Congress has provided $1,000,000 to the Department of Defense specifically for the purchase of TASER(R) less-lethal conducted energy weapons. The funding is part of the 2004 Fiscal Year Defense Appropriations Bill which was signed into law on Tuesday by President George W. Bush. 'The defense funding represents a growing need for less-lethal weapons based upon military experience during the on-going campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq,'stated Tom Smith, President of TASER International, Inc. 'We are proud to be supportive of our troops and this is the first formal budgeting step in making a positive impact within the military,'continued Mr. Smith.

About TASER International, Inc.

TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR, TASRW) provides advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security and personal defense markets. Our flagship ADVANCED TASER(R) product has reduced officer injuries by over 80% in the Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office, and reduced suspect injuries by over 67% in the Phoenix (AZ) Police Department. The ADVANCED TASER is saving lives, reducing liability and creating safer jobs in over 3,000 law enforcement agencies worldwide. Call 480-991-0797 or visit our website at www.TASER.com to learn more about the new standard in less-lethal weapons.

For further information, please contact Steve Tuttle, Director of Government Affairs, at 480-905-2006.

SOURCE TASER International, Inc.

Steve Tuttle, Director of Government Affairs of TASER International, Inc., +1-480-905-2006

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