Homeland Security Group International Completes Shipment of Marine Corps Infantry Kit

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DEL MAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2005--Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, CEO of Homeland Security Group International (Pink Sheets:HMSG), announced today that HMSG has completed the first incremental shipment of Marine Corps Infantry Breacher's Kit to the Special Operations Training Group at Camp Pendleton, California.


"The first shipment has been completed on time and has been receipted for by the Marines. The second shipment, earmarked for a Marine Infantry Battalion already deployed to Iraq has been packed and is awaiting final transport instructions for delivery to the theater of operations," commented Colonel Powers.

"This initial order breaks the ice for HMSG in this new product category. Based upon our experience with the Combat Trauma Bag, where HSMG has sold over 8,000 units the US Marines preliminary indications are that the potential for the Breacher's Kit is quite substantial for supplying military units throughout the Corps," commented Colonel Powers.

About the Marine Corps Infantry Breacher's Kit (MCIBK)

The Marine Corps Infantry Breacher's Kit is a vital tool for combat operations in urban environments. The kit was designed with the Infantry Breacher Squad in mind and is specifically made up of essential tools to aid them in the accomplishment of their mission. Included in the kit are: Striking Tools, Vertical Mobility Tools, Cutting Tools, Rope System, Wire Handling Gloves, Sensor Tools, Mark and Signal and a Load Bearing Carry Case specifically designed by the Homeland Security Group International Products Team.

"By their orders, the military is demonstrating their faith in our products. We have stated before that our business is about increasing the lethality of our forces and providing them with equipment that increases their survival in combat. Our products are designed to aide our troops in getting their job done and help return them safely to their families. That's exactly what it's all about, and we will continue to introduce products and technologies that meet our goals of providing our military with the best equipment available," concluded Powers.

Interested parties can find out more about the Infantry Breacher's Kit by visiting our website www.HSTINC.us.

About Homeland Security Group International

Homeland Security Group International (HMSG)(Pink Sheets:HMSG) is a technology-based company with corporate headquarters in north county San Diego. HST's mission is to develop and commercialize technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, USMC (Retired), HST has assembled a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that can be brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. The Company has also entered into an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC, (an Oceanside, CA.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces). The company has also partnered with leading security firms to design and market surveillance systems for homeland defense security applications.

This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's plans to change and are in no way intended to guarantee that the company will be successful in executing its plans. HMSG's common stock currently trades on the over-the-counter "Pink Sheets" under the symbol "HMSG." This press release in no way constitutes any recommendation regarding the securities of HMSG or its affiliates. Any person reading this press release is advised that this release should be considered in light of all facts and circumstances regarding the business and financial condition and prospects of HMSG, and no inference is made that this release contains all such information.

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