Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP) announced that Stark Security Inc., a Chicago-based protective services firm, has selected and will deploy its 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 move is part of 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 development underscores a shift in how private security firms are approaching officer training. By integrating virtual reality, Stark Security aims to enhance decision-making under stress without the risks associated with live-action training. Wrap Reality offers a comprehensive public safety training platform that provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios reflecting the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. The platform’s growing library of real-world situations is designed 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 deployment also highlights the increasing importance of non-lethal technologies in public safety. WRAP’s BolaWrap 150, a patented device that deploys a multi-sensory distraction followed by a non-lethal restraint, is intended to provide law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident. 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, BolaWrap is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).
The ATF ruling could be a pivotal factor in expanding the market for such devices. By classifying BolaWrap as an instrument of restraint rather than a firearm, the ruling may open doors for civilian and private security use, which were previously restricted. This aligns with Wrap’s mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective technologies for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets.
Wrap’s complete public safety portfolio includes the BolaWrap 150, 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. 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, ensuring data integrity and addressing concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.
The expansion into private security comes at a time when demand for non-lethal tools and techniques is growing, as agencies seek to create time, distance, and tactical advantage in non-criminal calls. With this deployment, Wrap Technologies is positioning itself at the forefront of a trend that could redefine how security personnel are trained and equipped.
