Advanced Tactical Systems Paintball Gun Attracts Interest as Military Training Weapon
Advanced Tactical Systems, Inc., whose realistic new paintball weapon already has attracted the interest of a dozen military agencies, today said it is actively marketing its systems to meet a major military training need and take the early lead in a worldwide marketplace.
Military organizations have just begun exploring the use of paintball guns in combat simulation exercises. But current recreational-use paintball guns have several drawbacks limiting their effectiveness. ATS is the first firm to create patented paintball systems that simulate tactical weapons and provide a realistic training experience, according to Maureen Steinwall, ATS president.
ATS introduced its products to the military marketplace in September, during a trade show at Quantico, Va., a U.S. Marine base and FBI training facility. The company also has begun a direct-mail and telemarketing campaign aimed at the recreational departments of the nation’s 480 military bases, some of which already use paintball in their R&R activities.
Since September, when ATS created a Web site advertising its systems, the firm has received inquiries from 13 organizations from countries such as Israel, Germany, Great BriTS’ sales and marketing efforts, Steinwall said part,” Steinwall said.
“Now we’re lookintinue to sell its non-tactical models to the ret can’t be achieved through current classroom, in thinking and performing under highly demandi the exercise, while giving soldiers muscle memtballs from large and cumbersome top loaders, w support products as well.”
ATS currentlyinnovative paintball systems that will revolutionize the non-lethal tactical training and recreational markets. Based in Minneapolis, the privately held development-stage company expects to compete in and lead the marketplace through its creative product designs, innovation capabilities, cost-effective structure and proven, high-quality production skills.