Garland, Texas – September 15, 2026 -- Garrett Metal Detectors confirmed that its Paragon walk-through metal detector has completed testing under the UK National Protective Security Authority's Discriminative Metal Detection Systems Test Method, with results now publicly available on the NPSA website.
NPSA testing shows Paragon can screen non-divested individuals for mass casualty threats
The evaluation demonstrated the system's capability for screening individuals who have not removed items from pockets or bags, targeting weapons capable of causing mass casualties. NPSA stated it has confidence that Garrett followed its test method accurately, while clarifying the process is not pass/fail and does not constitute product endorsement.
Garrett cites third-party validation as differentiator from marketing claims
Alex Brundle, Senior Business Development Manager at Garrett Metal Detectors, said the completion of NPSA testing gives security professionals an independently verified performance measure. "This achievement provides security professionals with an independently verified measure of detector performance, helping them make informed decisions based on objective testing rather than marketing claims," Brundle said.
Paragon detector is engineered and patented at Garrett's Texas facility
Paragon was developed at Garrett's Garland, Texas facility under patent and trademark protections. The unit is distributed internationally through Garrett's channel network and directly via garrett.com. The company urged buyers to purchase only from authorized, reputable distributors to guarantee product authenticity and performance.