VirTra Wins $4.8 Million U.S. Department of State Award to Support Law Enforcement Training in Colombia
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VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) won a $4.8 million multi-site award from the Bogotá Law Enforcement and Professional Division of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
Under the award, VirTra will deliver seven four-screen V-ST PRO systems plus Recoil Kits (RKs) and Advanced Skills Magazines (ASMs) for nationwide deployment in Colombia. The work is expected to be completed by mid-2026. The V-ST PRO supports up to six firing lanes per screen and can link systems to create scalable national training environments.
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- $4.8M multi-site award from U.S. Department of State
- Delivery of seven four-screen V-ST PRO systems
- Contract scheduled for completion by mid-2026
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTSI) (“VirTra” or the “Company”), a global provider of judgmental use-of-force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement and military markets, today announced a
The INL supports partner nations in strengthening law enforcement institutions and promoting the rule of law. This award builds on VirTra’s existing footprint in Colombia through its collaboration with INL-Colombia and aligns with broader U.S. foreign assistance goals focused on enhancing police training and capacity building.
Under the award, VirTra will provide seven four-screen V-ST PRO systems, along with Recoil Kits (RKs) and Advanced Skills Magazines (ASMs), that will be deployed across sites nationwide to enhance marksmanship training. The V-ST PRO features VirTra’s proprietary V-Marksmanship program, enabling training on diverse targets and courses that are difficult to replicate in traditional settings.
VirTra’s patented simulator technology delivers immersive, realistic, and effective training through several key components. The ASMs simulate reloads, malfunctions, and weapon handling skills, and RKs provide lifelike recoil for standard service weapons. The V-ST PRO supports up to six firing lanes per screen and can link multiple systems together, creating scalable training environments suited to national-level training environments.
John Givens, Chairman and CEO of VirTra, stated: “This award represents another meaningful milestone in VirTra’s international growth and highlights the confidence global agencies have in our training technology. Our continued collaboration with INL-Colombia reflects a shared commitment to advancing law enforcement readiness, and we look forward to building on this foundation as training needs evolve across the region.”
This award reinforces VirTra’s expanding global reach as more agencies worldwide adopt VirTra’s best-in-class training systems. Last week, the Company announced full deployment with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and continues to strengthen relationships with law enforcement agencies worldwide.
About VirTra
VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use-of-force training simulators and firearms 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 practical and highly effective virtual reality and simulator technology. For more information about VirTra’s training solutions, or to schedule a demonstration, please visit www.VirTra.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” provisions of those sections. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “would,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated completion of the contract, future collaboration with INL-Colombia, the potential for additional international deployments, and the Company’s ability to expand its global presence. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. VirTra undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover and Alec Wilson
Gateway Group, Inc.
VTSI@gateway-grp.com
949-574-3860
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