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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's financial statements fo the quarterly period ended September 30, 2000,
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000845752
<NAME> ARMOR HOLDINGS, INC.
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