BlastGard International Introduces New Pipe Bomb Mitigator Ring for Homeland Security

CLEARWATER, Fla.--June 28, 2006--BlastGard International (OTCBB:BLGA), the creator of blast mitigation products and services, is pleased to announce a new product for Homeland Security. The Pipe-Bomb Mitigator (PBM) is made up of a ring and blanket system that can be rapidly placed, by one person, over any small IED, such as a pipe bomb, grenade, cluster bomblet or 1lb TNT bare charge. The device is designed to defeat a 1/2 pound smokeless powder pipe bomb, the "classic" North American IED threat. The product has been designed to be used by one person and will easily fit in the trunk of a police car, EMT, SWAT, etc., for immediate access by the First Responder to any suspect device scene. The 3" thick BlastWrap lining (the inner wall of the cylinder) has been designed to dramatically reduce the blast pressure and the thermal output of steel pipe bombs.

James Gordon, CEO of BlastGard, said, "We are really excited to be introducing this product to Homeland Security, which is responsible for assessing the vulnerabilities of the nation's critical infrastructure and takes the lead in evaluating these vulnerabilities and coordinating with other federal, state, local, and private entities to ensure the most effective response. This product is to be used by personnel at any location where a hand placed IED is likely to be found. The product can be rapidly placed by the First Responder over the IED to render the area safe while awaiting arrival of and action by the bomb squad. This product will contain all primary, horizontally-moving, lethal fragments from a 1/2 smokeless powder pipe bomb, dramatically reduce blast overpressures and thus reduce damage to people and property, and rapidly extinguish the fireball and eliminate burns or post-blast fires."

About BlastGard International, Inc.

BlastGard International, Inc. creates, designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary blast mitigation materials and products that utilize this technology. The Company's patent-pending BlastWrap(R) technology effectively mitigates blast effects and suppresses post-blast fires. This unique technology can be used to create new, finished products or be used to retrofit to existing products. While the need for this technology has always been present, the security and safety concerns resulting from the September 11, 2001 acts and the subsequent development of Homeland Security make the timing of the Company's emergence even more important. The Company's core market focus is on blast effects mitigation for the commercial sector, military, law enforcement and government agencies. BlastWrap(R) is based upon well-defined principles and suppresses blast pressures by 50% and often by much more. BlastWrap(R) products are made from two flexible films arranged one over the other and joined by a plurality of seams filled with attenuating filler material (volcanic glass beads or other suitable two-phase materials), configurable (designed for each application) with an effective blend of extinguishing agents that offer a revolutionary blast protection system against blast & fire/burn threats. BlastWrap(R) is a blast mitigation assembly that can be wrapped around or conform to virtually any shape. BlastWrap(R) is a concept (not a chemical compound) from which blast protection products are built to save lives and reduce damage to valuable assets from explosions. Additional information on BlastGard can be found at http://www.blastgardintl.com.

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