8th Annual American Veteran Awards Intends to Protect Celebrities and Top Military With View Systems' Concealed Weapons Detection System.

Business Editors

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2002

-- SecureScan(TM) Concealed Weapons Detection technology will be

showcased at November 22 show announcing Veteran of the Year 2003--

View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VYST), a premier provider of specialized products for the security and surveillance industries, today announced that the Academy of the award-winning American Veteran Awards (AVA) signed a letter of intent for the company to provide SecureScan(TM) Concealed Weapons Detection (CWD) Systems at the 8th annual AVA show and symposium co-hosted by RAND and scheduled for Friday, November 22, 2002.

SecureScan's proprietary technology makes it possible for personnel at security checkpoints to better manage foot traffic and flow as persons are scanned for weapons.

"American Veteran Awards proudly welcomes View Systems, Inc. (VSI) to provide portals for the 8th annual AVA show and symposium," said AVA President and Chief Executive Officer Harry Shaw. "We look forward to introducing this cutting edge technology to our high end audience that will undoubtedly open up many doors for VSI and simultaneously protect AVA's celebrity, dignitary, military and corporate leaders with the most sophisticated weapons detection technology available in the marketplace. We are also confident that VSI will deliver valuable substantive information to the exclusive armed forces leadership attending the symposium themed, 'On the Cutting Edge... Serving Our Service Members and their Families.' "

"With security an ever-present part of today's entertainment venues, it is clear that our non-invasive CWD technology has proven to be successful. At the recent Academy Awards in March, security was handled efficiently as celebrities and fans were moved seamlessly through the portal without disruption," said Paul Reep, president and chief executive officer of View Systems, Inc. "We welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our technology and discuss global security issues to the AVA's impressive list of guests at the symposium."

AVA is our nation's most unique televised tribute in honor and respect for our country and those who have defended it and are currently defending our freedoms today against the War on Terrorism.

Airing nationally on The History Channel every February and worldwide on Armed Forces Radio & Television Network, AVA highlights and raises the profile of active duty military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves.

About American Veterans Awards (AVA)

The American Veteran Awards (AVA) is America's only televised award show to honor our past, present and future soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coastguardsmen, astronauts and their families.

AVA has created a platform that allows celebrities, prominent veterans, and military and corporate leaders alike to promote a positive public image for those who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces.

As recruitment, retention, respect and reconnection are vital support components, the show serves as a conduit to foster a positive relationship between the entertainment industry and the military community ultimately reaching the public at large.

AVA is a project of Veterans Foundation Incorporated (VFI,) a nationally recognized non-profit, non-political, public benefit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1980. For further information, call 310.395.0315 or visit www.avashow.com.

About View Systems, Inc.

View Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:VYST) is a premier provider of specialized products for the security and surveillance industries, providing unparalleled protection to customers worldwide.

The company offers weapons detection and surveillance products for security and law enforcement professionals, military, government agencies, schools and universities, event and sport venues, corporations, commercial businesses and residential customers.

Core to these products are the company's expertise in digital video/image processing, facial and other biometric verification technologies, as well as system integration, electronic packaging and assembly.

The company's flagship product is the SecureScan Concealed Weapons Detection System that incorporates a safe, sensing technology with video and image recognition capabilities.

This award-winning product uses a walk-through portal that can detect and accurately pinpoint the location, size and number of concealed weapons, such as knives, box cutters and guns, while allowing personal items like pocket change, keys, pens to pass without alarming the system, greatly improving security checkpoint screening efficiency.

View Systems is headquartered at 1100 Wilso Drive, Baltimore, MD 21223; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone] and at www.viewsystems.com. The company's channel management includes an extensive network of resellers, OEMs, dealers, product representatives, licensees and strategic alliance affiliates worldwide.