Wrap Technologies Expands Private Security Training with Chicago Firm Deployment

Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP), a provider of non-lethal public safety technologies, has 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 adoption by Stark Security underscores a broader trend in the private security industry toward advanced training solutions that prepare officers for high-stress situations without the risks of live-fire exercises. WRAP’s Wrap Reality platform offers a fully immersive training simulator that enhances decision-making under stress, providing first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, the platform equips officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high-stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.

This move aligns with WRAP’s broader WrapShield platform strategy and reflects growing demand for immersive training solutions in the private security sector. The company also noted that 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 clarity is significant because it positions the BolaWrap 150 as a tool that can be used by security personnel who may not be licensed to carry firearms, potentially increasing its market reach.

The BolaWrap 150 itself is a non-lethal restraint device that deploys a multi-sensory distraction of sight and sound as a first response, followed by a non-lethal restraint if further escalation is required. It is not pain-based compliance; it does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate. Instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, the BolaWrap is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing WRAP’s commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.

The deployment also supports WRAP’s broader public safety portfolio, which includes the non-lethal BolaWrap 150 device, Wrap Reality immersive training platform, WrapVision body-worn camera system, WrapTactics training programs, and next-generation C-UAS solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette. All of these technologies support the company’s mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.

For the private security industry, the adoption of such training platforms could lead to more consistent and effective de-escalation practices, reducing the potential for use-of-force incidents. As security firms increasingly face complex situations, the ability to train officers in a controlled, repeatable environment becomes invaluable. The ATF ruling may further encourage other security firms to consider non-lethal technologies like the BolaWrap, potentially transforming how private security operates.

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