PAT Patterson Metals Corp

Patriot One Technologies Inc. (TSXV: PAT) (OTCQX: PTOTF) (FRANKFURT: 0PL) (“Patriot One” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce it has ranked 2nd best performing technology stock on the 2019 TSX-Venture 50 for its 2018 performance.

The TSX Venture 50 is an annual ranking of the top 50 Canadian and international companies traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). The 2019 TSX Venture 50 winners were selected based on three equally weighted market performance criteria: market capitalization growth, share price appreciation and trading volume for the year ended December 31, 2018.

“Ranking 2nd as a technology stock on the 2019 TSX Ventures 50 is really a tribute to our staff and investors,” shared Martin Cronin, President and CEO of Patriot One Technologies.  “2018 was an incredible year for Patriot One, as this ranking denotes. We are working hard to continue the upward climb, as we move from paid trials to commercial rollout of our PATSCAN solutions during 2019. Our vision has always been to create a world safer from acts of violence on our global citizens while we deliver greater shareholder value.”

For the complete 2019 TSX-Venture 50 ranking, visit www.tsxventure50.com

On Behalf of the Board,

“Martin Cronin”

Martin Cronin, Chief Executive Officer  

About Patriot One Technologies, Inc. (TSX.V:PAT) (OTCQX: PTOTF) (FRA: 0PL): Patriot One has developed the PATSCAN™ next generation software and sensor solution for the covert detection of weapons threats. Designed as an innovative and effective platform to combat active shooter threats before they occur, the system features the award-winning PATSCAN™ CMR cognitive microwave radar system. Built for cost-effective deployment in weapon-restricted buildings and facilities, the Patriot One software solution and related hardware systems can be installed at key access points to covertly identify weapons and to alert security for the intervention of active threat events before they commence. Owner/operators of private and public facilities can now prominently post anti-weapons policies with compliance assured. The Company’s motto Deter, Detect and Defend is based on the belief that widespread use of its technology will act as an effective deterrent, thereby diminishing the epidemic phenomena of active shooters across the globe. For more information, visit: www.patriot1tech.com. Patriot One Technologies are proud winners of the 2017 Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection category of the Security Industry Association’s New Product Showcase at ISC West.

For further information, please contact: Patriot One Inquiriesinfo@patriot1tech.com  www.patriot1tech.com  

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