Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP), a provider of non-lethal public safety technologies, announced that Stark Security Inc., a Chicago-based protective services firm, has selected and will deploy the company’s Wrap Reality virtual reality training platform across its operations and officer training programs. This deployment expands WRAP’s presence in the private security market, with Stark using the immersive platform to train armed and unarmed officers in de-escalation, situational awareness, communication, and policy-based decision-making through realistic scenarios.
The company stated that this deployment supports its broader WrapShield platform strategy and reflects growing demand for immersive training solutions in the private security sector. Additionally, the ATF Ruling 2026-2, which classifies its BolaWrap 150 as an instrument of restraint rather than a firearm or weapon under federal law, could expand access to civilian and private security markets as it continues to broaden adoption of its training and non-lethal response technologies. This regulatory clarification may remove barriers for private security firms to adopt the BolaWrap, potentially increasing demand for both the device and the training that accompanies it.
Wrap Technologies has been a global leader in innovative public safety technologies, offering a portfolio that includes the non-lethal BolaWrap 150 device, the Wrap Reality immersive training platform, WrapVision body-worn camera system, WrapTactics training programs, and next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette. The company’s mission is to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective technologies for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.
The BolaWrap 150 is designed to create time, distance, and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls by deploying a multi-sensory distraction of sight and sound as a first response, followed by a non-lethal restraint if further escalation is required. This approach reduces the risk of injury to officers, subjects, and the community. Unlike pain-based compliance tools, the BolaWrap does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate; instead, it helps officers operate pre-escalation on the force continuum. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).
WrapReality VR is a fully immersive training simulator designed to enhance decision-making under stress. As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, WrapReality aims to equip officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high-stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.
The expansion into the private security sector comes at a time when the demand for non-lethal tools and training is increasing. Private security firms are increasingly seeking ways to handle situations without resorting to lethal force, and the ATF ruling could catalyze broader adoption. The deployment to Stark Security is a testament to the growing recognition of Wrap’s technologies in this market.
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