Byrna Technologies Inc.
A maker of personal security devices, Byrna builds CO2-powered launchers and less-lethal projectiles — such as its Byrna SD and Byrna LE models — for civilians, law enforcement, and security professionals who want a self-defense option that doesn't require a traditional firearm or background check in many places. It began in 2005 as Security Devices International, producing 40mm and 37mm munitions for law enforcement and military use, and took the "Byrna" name in 2020 from a South African affiliate it had acquired, rebranding around its flagship self-defense line.
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability.
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability.
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability.
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability.
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability.
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability.
| Holder | Schedule | % of class | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan S. Ganz | 13D/AActivist | 9.9% | 2.30M | Aug 12, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability. | ||||
| BSG Family Investment LLC | 13D/AActivist | 2.1% | 469.2K | Aug 12, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability. | ||||
| BG 2025 Irrevocable Exempt Trust U/A Dated 10/9/2025 | 13D/AActivist | 2.1% | 469.2K | Aug 12, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability. | ||||
| Northeast Industrial Partners LLC | 13D/AActivist | 1.1% | 243.9K | Aug 12, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability. | ||||
| Judith L. Ganz Trust VA 04-23-2105 | 13D/AActivist | 0.3% | 70.8K | Aug 12, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability. | ||||
| Li Ganz (fka Li Zhang) | 13D/AActivist | 0.05% | 11.8K | Aug 12, 2026 |
Item 4 of the Schedule 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows (which shall be in addition to the information previously included in the Schedule 13D): The Reporting Persons are making this filing to disclose the following information: Mr. Ganz has had substantive conversations with five of the seven of the Company's board members over the last week regarding the composition of the Board and the "pivot" in the marketing program that was implemented after Mr. Ganz's departure that, in his view, has resulted in the Company's recent significant decline in sales and profits. As part of these conversations, Mr. Ganz provided the names of two highly qualified board candidates, each of whom have built businesses worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars over their careers and each of whom have served on numerous public boards, including the boards of multi-billion dollar businesses. It is rare to find candidates of their caliber on the boards of $100 million companies, however, both board candidates have experience in the less-lethal space and fully embrace the Company's mission of saving lives. The Chairman of the Board, TJ Kennedy, has informed Mr. Ganz that he has contacted these candidates and initiated discussions, and told Mr. Ganz that he is "very excited about the prospect of upgrading the board." Mr. Ganz looks forward to working cooperatively with the Company's board and supporting them in their effort to upgrade the board as the Company looks to reignite growth and restore profitability. | ||||
| FMR LLC | 13G/APassive | 7.2% | 1.63M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Abigail P. Johnson | 13G/APassive | 7.2% | 1.63M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 13G/APassive | 1.7% | 383.8K | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Millennium Management LLC | 13G/APassive | 1.4% | 325.6K | Jul 10, 2026 |