Universal Guardian Holdings Announces Strategic Plans to Increase Focus in Non-Lethal Defense Products
Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:UGHO), a provider of integrated homeland security and personal defense solutions, today announced its 2004 strategic plans to increase its focus and investments in multi-dimension non-lethal and less-lethal weapons program through its subsidiary, Shield Defense Corporation. Shield Defense Corporation’s new product range offers law enforcement, military, and consumers effective non-lethal and less-lethal defense products designed for a multitude of threat environments
Shield Defense Corp.’s defense product portfolio include Cobra StunLight(TM), a patent-pending ruggedized flashlight, delivering a high-pressure stream of debilitating chemical deterrent and LED light source integrated with laser targeting; a U.S. Navy patented non-lethal projectile system and projectile launcher pistol; and a patented amplified acoustic device, called The Acoustic Defender.
Cobra StunLight(TM)
In October of 2003, Universal Guardian submitted its application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its proprietary non-lethal flashlight, Cobra StunLight(TM). The Cobra StunLight(TM) flashlight is a non-lethal, ruggedized flashlight that uses high-intensity LED light source and a built-in laser aiming device to identify and mark its target. Users of this device can defend themselves within 21 feet of their assailant by releasing high-pressure chemical stream through the flashlight. This device can accurately and effectively target and temporarily blind and paralyze attackers, while enabling users to remain at a safer distance.
“The Cobra StunLight is a breakthrough development for non-lethal defense products. Military, security guards, law enforcement officials and individuals can use this product for applications ranging from self-defense to crowd control, while minimizing the accidental death that is caused by today’s less-lethal weapon products,” stated Michael Skellern, CEO of Universal Guardian Holdings.
Python Projectile Launcher
The Python Projectile Launcher, a non-lethal semi-automatic pistol, has been developed, based on the exclusive licensing of U.S. Navy’s non-lethal frangible projectile patent that was assigned to Universal Guardian. The Python Projectile Launcher has the capacity of 10-shots or 180-round carbine and can be supplied with a laser aiming device for better precision and accuracy. This launcher has an exceptional and effective range for a 9 inch circle at a 54 plus feet distance.
“Our law enforcement and military personnel are increasingly called upon to manage volatile situations without the potential for escalation and accidental death of using live firearms. The Python Projectile Launcher is a versatile, effective tool for a wide variety of law enforcement and crowd control scenarios. This product meets the increasing demand for cost effective methods for individuals to protect themselves, while keeping their families safe from lethal weapons,” commented Michael Skellern.
“Universal Guardian continues to strengthen its relationships with the U.S. Navy and remains in good standing on this license,” stated Michael J. Skellern.
The projectile patent, No. 6145441, assigned to Universal Guardian by the U.S. Secretary of Navy, is an exclusive licensing agreement for 20 years, starting in 1998, that includes the right to six different projectiles based on, PAVA or OC Powder, Olfactory Stimuli, Inert Liquid, Glass Shattering, Marking and Kinetic Impact.
The Acoustic Defender
The Acoustic Defender is a patented amplified acoustic device that delivers clear and audible broadcast warnings in any language at ranges up to 1,000 yards, and can be used as non-lethal use-of-force to debilitate an intruder at ranges from a few feet to 150 yards. Product applications include security perimeters around military bases, port facilities and national borders.
“Shield Defense products are designed to offer professionals and consumers the right non-lethal product for the right situation at the greatest standoff distance possible,” stated Dennis Cole, President of Shield Defense Corporation.
“We believe our immediate non-lethal and less-lethal products provide tremendous growth opportunities for us,” commented Michael Skellern. “Universal Guardian Holdings is in the process of negotiating the manufacturing of its projectiles and launchers with contract manufacturers in the U.S. and Asia. Concurrently, we are working to develop the sales and marketing channels to bring these products to the law enforcement, military and consumer markets worldwide.”
About Shield Defense Corporation
Shield Defense Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc., designs and produces non-lethal weapons and projectiles that are designed for use in environments where mobility, accuracy, and dependability are paramount, and meet existing consumer, homeland security, military and law enforcement use-of-force requirements. Shield Defense non-lethal weapons will provide military commanders with a variety of offensive and defensive options to address appropriate threat conditions in today’s growing security and terrorist environment.