MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (the “Company” or “Wrap”), a global leader in pre-escalation and public safety solutions, today announced the official opening of its new U.S. Manufacturing World Headquarters in Norton, Virginia, located in Wise County in the heart of Southwest Virginia. The new facility expands Wrap’s Made-In-America production footprint. Built to manufacture up to 23,000 BolaWrap® 150 devices and more than 150,000 cassettes per month, with ...

Core Viewpoint - Wrap Technologies, Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with STORM Training Group to enhance law enforcement training through a digital and instructor-led subscription ecosystem, aimed at improving officer safety and reducing risks during encounters after the deployment of BolaWrap® [1][3][9]. Partnership Details - The collaboration will integrate STORM's evidence-based defensive tactics training into Wrap's subscription-based digital learning platform, WrapTactics™, allowing law enforcement agencies to access proven techniques that complement BolaWrap® deployment [3][12]. - STORM Training Group has trained officers from over 250 agencies in the Midwest, with a curriculum linked to significant reductions in use-of-force incidents and civil liability costs [5][16]. Training Impact - The partnership aims to provide a dedicated library of defensive tactics modules within WrapTactics™, designed to enhance officers' skills in transitioning to lawful control techniques after BolaWrap® deployment [5][12]. - Notable results from previous studies include a 37% reduction in overall use of force, an 86% reduction in officer strikes, and a 51% reduction in chemical irritant use [6][11]. Benefits of the Partnership - The integration of STORM's content into WrapTactics™ will be available as an upgradeable option, ensuring officers can access training anytime and anywhere [12][14]. - The partnership is expected to lead to a 39% reduction in Taser deployments, a 55% reduction in subject injuries, and a 25% reduction in officer injuries [11][12]. Unified Training Ecosystem - WrapTactics™ will serve as a standalone learning management system, with STORM-powered modules included in WrapReady™ and WrapPlus™ offerings, providing a comprehensive training solution for law enforcement agencies [14][15]. - The partnership aligns with Wrap's mission to reduce harm and improve outcomes through scalable, technology-enabled training that addresses real-world policing challenges [15].