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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
the Company's financial statements for the quarterly period ended June
30, 2000, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> Armor Holdings, Inc.
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<CURRENCY> US Dollars
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0
0
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