Vaughan Garrett Named Vice President and

Director of Marketing Communications

GARLAND, Texas – September 30, 2004 – Vaughan Garrett was recently named as a Vice President and Director of Marketing Communications for Garrett Metal Detectors. He will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s communications efforts including its advertising and public relations campaigns. He will also be directly responsible for conceptualizing, directing and producing all instructional videos for the Company's hobby and security products as well as television commercials and documentary films relating to the treasure hunting hobby.

“Vaughan has been an integral part of our Company since 1987,” said Charles Garrett, CEO and President of Garrett Metal Detectors. “He’s seen the Company grow from a garage operation to an international corporation. Over the years we’ve been on many field tests together, which has given him a rare perspective on our industry that very few can gain. And it’s his experience and knowledge of the market that will enable him to fully promote our Company.”

For over 18 years, Vaughan Garrett's security-related DVDs and videos have been used for training seminars at such events as the Olympic Games and have been instrumental in improving the effectiveness of security checkpoints around the world. He has also played a key role in preserving, documenting and archiving the Company's rich heritage with the latest video/audio technology.

Vaughan has received countless awards for his work in media advertising in the metal detection industry including: the “Videographer Award of Distinction”, for his work on the Sea Hunter Mark II instructional video; the “Communicator Award of Distinction”, for his production of “Treasure Visions”, an instructional video starring Charles Garrett in search of early American ghost towns; and the “Award of Recognition” from the Utah “Safe Schools Program”.

Music production comes naturally to Vaughan, who has a professional background in piano and trumpet. He utilizes his talent to create customer soundtracks for many of the Company’s hobby and security instructional videos.

Vaughan Garrett has been with the Company since 1987 and has produced over 200 instructional DVDs, videos and television commercials. Prior to joining the Company full-time, Garrett was a student at North Texas State University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Radio/TV/Film in 1986.

About Garrett Metal Detectors

Garrett Metal Detectors is the global leader in the research, development and manufacture of hobby and security-related metal detection products and accessories. Garrett is International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001:2000 certified. For a complete listing of Garrett Metal Detectors’ products and services visit www.garrett.com or contact Mr. Aaron Cook at 972.494.6151.