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Newly Created Sales Director Positions Focused on West, Midwest and Southern U.S. Sales   SCOTTSDALE, AZ — (Marketwired) — 02/06/14 — Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), announced today that it has expanded its team with strategic hires for three newly created sales director positions. The new sales directors bring more than 30 years of combined experience from past positions at Securitas Security Services USA, Kent Security and Fortune 500 company W.W. Grainger. Each sales director will be responsible for a 10-state territory, covering the West, Midwest and Southern regions of the United States. They will report to the Guardian 8 COO Paul Hughes. "We are continuing to execute our business plan with the roll out of domestic sales personnel to complement our international efforts, '' said Steve Cochennet, CEO of Guardian 8. ''Our Fortune 100 customers will expect top-notch performance from us at every ... Read More

International Markets Showing Interest in Enhanced Non-Lethal (ENL) Response for Security Industry Professionals   SCOTTSDALE, AZ — (Marketwired) — 02/04/14 — Guardian 8 Corporation, a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH), announced today that it signed a new international distribution agreement in Russia and added a second distributor in Mexico. The new agreement with Techkomplekt Inc. provides Guardian 8 with an exclusive distribution partner in Moscow, which will sell the G8 Pro V2 enhanced non-lethal (ENL) devices. Techkomplekt has committed to an initial order of $25,000, and delivery is expected to take place immediately following import approval in Russia. The distribution agreement with Mexico City-based Controles Graficos is a non-exclusive partnership with a minimum initial order of $10,000, and is also subject to the import clearance process in that country. "We have already received interest from potential distributors in more than a dozen countries. Now that the Pro V2 ... Read More

California Security Industry Legislating For Accountability, Training Excellence   SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- (Marketwired) -- 01/08/14 -- Guardian 8 Holdings, (OTCQB: GRDH) a provider of enhanced non-lethal (ENL) defense devices, today announced that it has secured a strategic alliance with the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA) to provide products and training to its members. CALSAGA has over 90,000 members in California, and has led efforts during the past several years to bring greater accountability in licensing, training and background screening standards that has made the state a national leader in security. "From small firms to some of the largest private security companies in the world, CALSAGA understands the issues and needs of licensed security agencies and guards," said Guardian 8 CEO Steve Cochennet. "With the organization's membership strength, they know that it's not a black-and-white, armed versus unarmed choice when it comes to security services. Guardian 8 provides that ... Read More

Funds to be applied towards growth and development of consumer product line.   SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – November 21, 2013 – Guardian 8 Holdings, a provider of enhanced non-lethal personal security devices, today announced that it has successfully reached its final closing on a $2 million capital raise. The company offering through private investments in public equity, called a PIPE, was managed by Finance 500 Inc. of Newport Beach, California. Guardian 8 Corporation is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH). Guardian 8 Chairman, Steve Cochennet, commented “we’re pleased to see this round of capital close through Finance 500. The added capital will allow us to accelerate our growth plans domestically and internationally and increase our sales staff for sales of the Pro V2. In addition, this round of capital will allow us to initiate the development of our consumer version of our product that many ... Read More

Specialization in survival training, body scanners viewed as key contribution.   SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – October 14, 2013 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a provider of enhanced non-lethal personal security devices, today announced that it has signed Nova Security Group (www.novasg.com) as a distributor of the G8 Pro V2 product line to school administrators and campus safety officials. The G8 Pro V2, which is the first in a new category of security products called enhanced non-lethals (ENL) , emphasizes layered defense concepts that allow teachers to repel intruders without exposing their position. The Pro V2 can also be used to communicate vital situational updates to off-site officials and record video of the event. Guardian 8 Corporation is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCQB: GRDH). Guardian 8 CEO, Steve Cochennet, commented “we intend to change the dialogue on campus safety in our Nation where a successful defense teeters on the ... Read More

Manufacturing transitions from limited production runs to 10,000 unit build.   SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – October 7, 2013 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a provider of enhanced non-lethal personal defense devices, today announced that it will be increasing the re-supply of its Pro V2 inventory following a successful industry conference in Chicago. The ASIS conference is held annually and represents the largest conference of its kind for the security industry. In March of this year Guardian 8 launched its maiden product, the G8 Pro V2, which is the first in a new category of security products called enhanced non-lethals (ENL). Guardian 8 Corporation is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCBB: GRDH). The product is being eagerly accepted by Fortune 100 companies establishing workplace violence response plans, as well as by hospitals and contracted security service providers. “Our attendance at ASIS delivered the results we were looking ... Read More

Company Reaping Benefits of Previous Years Attendance As Sales Increase. SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – September 19, 2013 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a provider of enhanced non-lethal personal security devices, today announced that it will be joining some of its newest customers at the ASIS conference being held in Chicago Sept 24th through the 27th. The company is registered at booth #889 for the event. Since its attendance at ASIS 2012, Guardian 8 has launched its maiden product, the G8 Pro V2, which is the first in a new category of security products called enhanced non-lethals (ENL). Guardian 8 Corporation is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCBB: GRDH). The product is being eagerly accepted by Fortune 100 companies establishing workplace violence response plans, as well as contracted security service providers. “Our attendance of ASIS in the past is bringing us the marquis accounts that we ... Read More

Free, Inaugural Course Planned for September 28 in Chicago Following ASIS Conference   SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – August 13, 2013 – Guardian 8 Corporation, a provider of innovative personal safety and security tools, today announced that it will kick off its training program for the G8 ProV2, the first in a new category of security products called enhanced non-lethals (ENL), during a free, one-day event on September 27th during the ASIS 2013 conference in Chicago. After successfully completing the course, attendees will be certified to train other security professionals on the layered defense capabilities of the G8 ProV2. Guardian 8 Corporation is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCBB: GRDH). “Security professionals are looking for tools that enable them to take appropriate non-lethal actions to mitigate personal risk, and the G8 ProV2 does just that by incorporating pepper spray and communications technologies in a lightweight, duty-belt device,” said Paul ... Read More

Simultaneous launch of web store and hiring of National Sales Manager prove fruitful. SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- 08/06/2013 – Scottsdale based Guardian 8 Corporation recently announced that it had exited R&D; phase on its Pro V2 enhanced non-lethal defensive device and now the company is seeing sales traction in the Security market. Sales are being attributed to the recent hiring of Doug Cote’ as the National Sales Manager of Guardian 8 and a simultaneous launch of the company’s web store (http://guardian8.com/store) which sells the Pro V2 device at a retail price of $279. Guardian 8 Corporation is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of Guardian 8 Holdings (OTCBB: GRDH). Steve Cochennet, CEO of Guardian 8 provided background on reaching this pivotal stage of growth by commenting, “This is a very exciting stage for us and I credit our team and its ability to execute on our plan for the results. We’ve ... Read More