FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

April 8, 2002

Phil Smith
Chairman
TASER International, Inc.
(480) 905-2005

TASER® International, Inc. Appoints Former Intel® Engineer
Electrical Engineering Manager
SCOTTSDALE, AZ., April 8, 2002 –TASER International, Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR), a provider of advanced less-lethal
weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security and personal defense markets, announced today that Magne
“Max” Nerheim will join the company as Electrical Engineering and Research Manager effective today.
Mr. Nerheim is joining TASER International from Intel® where he, as a senior engineer, worked on next generation
PC technology. Mr. Nerheim is a world class power supply engineer, having developed power supply solutions
being used by many of the world’s leading computer Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEM’s), including
Hewlett Packard (HP), Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Olivetti, Port, Targus, and IBM. Mr. Nerheim designed the power
supply and microprocessor circuits of the ADVANCED TASER M26 as an independent consultant. He will now
join the company full time with responsibility for all electrical engineering projects and research.
“I am excited to join TASER International, Inc., as I see a great opportunity for us to continue to advance this
powerful technology over the coming years.,” said Mr. Nerheim. “I have had the opportunity to work with TASER
International as a part time consultant on past projects. By joining as an employee, I will be able to dedicate my full
time and energy to further advancing this powerful technology.”
“We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be able to add such an incredibly talented individual to our team,”
said Rick Smith, Chief Executive Officer of TASER International, Inc. “On past projects, Mr. Nerheim has proven
himself to be a most talented electrical engineer. On the ADVANCED TASER project, Mr. Nerheim was able to
make several dramatic and creative technology developments. Mr. Nerheim’s expert knowledge of power supply
design made the Electro-Muscular Disruption technology in the ADVANCED TASER a reality. I am excited to
think what we will be able to accomplish with Max focused full time on our future development efforts.”
About TASER International, Inc.
TASER International, Inc. provides advanced less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security,
and personal defense markets. Its flagship ADVANCED TASER® product uses proprietary technology to
incapacitate dangerous, combative, or high-risk subjects that may be impervious to other less-lethal means. This
technology reduces injury rates to suspects and officers, thereby lowering liability risk and improving officer safety.
The ADVANCED TASER® is currently in testing or deployment at over 1,100 law enforcement and correctional
agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
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