Two Industry Leaders Collaborate to Expand Awareness of Everyday Less-lethal Personal Protection Options
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – August 10, 2026 — Gun Tote’n Mamas®(GTM), the award-winning leader in women’s concealed carry handbags and accessories, is proud to announce its partnership with Byrna Technologies ® (Nasdaq: BYRN), a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions.
The partnership brings together two companies committed to expanding responsible personal protection options by pairing purpose-built concealed carry handbags with innovative less-lethal technology. Together, the brands aim to help consumers make more informed decisions about everyday preparedness while providing dealers with compatible solutions.
As part of the collaboration, GTM has identified a selection of concealed carry handbags compatible with Byrna’s CL Launcher, giving women a discreet and practical way to carry an additional personal-protection option. Browse the initial compatible styles here. Byrna also plans to feature these GTM products on its website, making it easier for consumers and dealers to identify compatible carry solutions.
“This partnership represents the future of personal protection by giving women more choices that fit their lifestyle,” said Claudia Chisholm, owner of Kingport Industries / Gun Tote’n Mamas. “We are ecstatic to be partnering with Byrna to help women feel confident, prepared and protected with new technologies.”
The Compact Launcher from Byrna is a compact less-lethal launcher. The entire platform has been reimagined for maximum concealability and stopping power. Powered by compressed air (CO2), the Byrna CL shoots .61 caliber round kinetic or chemical irritant projectiles that can disable a threat from up to 60-feet away.
“At Byrna, our mission is to empower people with effective personal security solutions that give them confidence and peace of mind,” said Byrna CEO Conn Davis. “Gun Tote’n Mamas has built a trusted reputation for providing women with thoughtfully designed products that support personal preparedness, making this partnership a natural fit. By working together, we can help expand awareness of less-lethal self-defense options and make it easier for consumers to carry protective tools in a discreet, practical, and responsible way.”
As a longtime champion of women’s protection, GTM remains committed to designing stylish, functional products that inspire confidence and preparedness. For more information, visit gtmoriginal.com or call Christine Craig at 847-446-0700 Ext. 105.
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About Byrna Technologies Inc.
Byrna is a personal defense technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions. For more information on the Company, please visit the corporate website here or the Company’s investor relations site here. The Company is the manufacturer of the Byrna ® CL, Byrna® LE and Byrna ® SD personal security devices, state-of-the-art handheld CO2 powered launchers designed to provide a less-lethal alternative to a firearm for the consumer, private security, and law enforcement markets. To purchase Byrna products, visit the Company’s e-commerce store.
About Gun Tote’n Mamas
Since 2009, Gun Tote’n Mamas ® has been a champion in women’s protection. As an affordable line of concealed carry leather purses and handbags, inspired and developed by women, for women, GTM creates reliable, durable products designed to carry all kinds of self-defense tools. Its parent company, Kingport Industries LLC, is 100% American women owned and operated. Each GTM product is tested by certified instructors in elite training facilities, including CSI, FBI and Navy SEALS. Visit gtmoriginal.com.
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