UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 ----------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ----------------- Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 6, 2005 Defense Technology Systems, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified by its charter) Delaware 1-9263 11-2816128 ------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ (State or other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of Incorporation) Identification Number) 275K Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, New York 11788 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (631) 951-4000 ---------------------------------------------------------- (Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ----------------------------- Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS Defense Technology Systems Inc Outlines Turnaround Strategy in Message from the Board of Directors ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Financial statements of business acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ---------- -------------------------------- 20.5 * Correspondence from Defense Technology Systems Inc. management to the shareholders addressing turnaround strategy. --------------- * Filed herewith. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: October 5, 2005 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC. By: /s/ Philip J. Rauch ------------------------------------ Philip J. Rauch Chief Operating & Financial Officer