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.
WRAP stated that this deployment supports its broader WrapShield(TM) 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(R) 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.
Stark Security’s adoption of Wrap Reality highlights a trend where private security firms are seeking advanced training tools to prepare officers for high-stakes situations. The platform provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement, aiming to equip officers with the skills and confidence to navigate encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.
The BolaWrap(R) 150, which is part of WRAP’s portfolio, is a patented device that deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption to expand the pre-escalation period, giving officers critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. It is not pain-based compliance and 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, BolaWrap(R) is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).
The ATF ruling could significantly impact the non-lethal technology market, potentially opening new opportunities for civilian and private security use. This aligns with growing demand for non-lethal tools and techniques to create time, distance, and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls, reducing the risk of injury to officers, subjects, and the community.
Wrap Technologies continues to expand its public safety portfolio, which includes the BolaWrap(R) 150, Wrap Reality(R) immersive training platform, WrapVision(TM) body-worn camera system, WrapTactics(TM) training programs, and next-generation C-UAS solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette. These technologies support the company’s mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.
The deployment with Stark Security is a notable step for Wrap Technologies as it broadens its footprint in the private security sector. As the industry increasingly adopts immersive training and non-lethal response tools, this move could set a precedent for other security firms. For more information on this announcement, view the full press release at https://ibn.fm/J7Jev.
