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 announcement underscores a growing demand for immersive training solutions in the private security sector. WRAP said the deployment supports its broader WrapShield platform strategy, which integrates multiple non-lethal and training technologies. The company also highlighted 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.
Wrap Technologies has positioned itself as a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools. Its portfolio includes the BolaWrap 150 device, Wrap Reality VR training platform, WrapVision body-worn camera system, WrapTactics training programs, and next-generation counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) 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. It deploys 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. The device 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).
Wrap Reality VR is a fully immersive training simulator that enhances 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, Wrap Reality is intended 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.
WrapVision, an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system, is built for efficiency, security, and transparency. It captures, stores, and helps manage digital evidence, ensuring operational security, regulatory compliance, and enhanced video picture quality and field of view. The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES, boasts streamlined cloud integration and final North American assembly, with a made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026. This track helps ensure data integrity and helps eliminate critical concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.
The deployment with Stark Security reflects a strategic move into the private security market, which is increasingly seeking advanced training solutions to address complex challenges. With the regulatory clarity provided by ATF Ruling 2026-2, Wrap Technologies is well-positioned to expand its reach beyond traditional law enforcement into civilian and private security applications. This development is significant because it demonstrates the growing acceptance and adoption of non-lethal technologies and immersive training in the broader security industry, potentially setting a precedent for other private firms to follow.
