# My Gun's Been Moved HBCU Founder Transforming Gun Safety Through Technology to Prevent Child Shootings! - Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/mygunsbeenmoved - Entity ID: wefunder:company:141363 - Last updated: 2026-06-06T05:02:03Z - Generated at: 2026-06-06T08:03:19Z ## Quick facts - Pharrell Williams Invested! - Black Ambition Prize Winners - Exhibitor at CES 2023 - The Largest Tech Conference in the World! - Featured in Black Enterprise ## Active fundraises - wefunder:fundraise:94646: 4(a)(6) successful (USD) - wefunder:fundraise:94647: 4(a)(6) successful (USD) ## Story My Gun’s Been Moved is an early-stage company aiming to transform gun safety using technology.The company is in development for a product made for gun owners. The company intends to produce a smart pad that notifies the gun owner via an app when their gun is safely in place, and when it has been removed from its location.  ## FAQ 1. **First off, this seems like a brilliant product and there's a real need for it. That said, I need some help understanding your patent status, product development, and messaging. You state that your patent status is kickstarted... could you be more specific? As I've said, it's a...** - Hi Jason, thank you so much for your questions and your interest in our product. There is a provisional patent pending on the product and development has started. This is a start-up company and the WeFunder campaign is to help with the dollars needed for development, marketing, and sales. There will be a presale campaign as development proceeds a little further. You are exactly correct about our target market. Our founder is a 20 year old, this is not a politic issue for her. It is all about ... ## Team - Kayla Austin (Founder) - Helen Austin (Co-Founder) ## Q&A - Q: Active Defender app is for schools, businesses, places of worship and much more .. Please be Safer Good day, I, George Andrew Simons has no affiliation to Active Defender. I know the owner of the company.  Am not an employee of the company. But instead I do know that it's technology is barred none superior.   It's mission is to protect students and staff alike on the school property.  Please look at  May suggest a company at https:// www.Active-Defender.com Book a demo https://active-defender.com/ad-demo/ Attn: Jim Boyte  Active Defender  #495 Campbell Road, Carthage, NC 28327 USA  info@active-defender.com E-mail  1(910)-783-6300   Telephone # Customer support/service On-line Form https://active-defender.com/contact/ 1(910)-683-0090   Immediate help# SAVE SECONDS SAVE LIVES www.Active-Defender.com  Screenshots of linkedin Jim Boyte , CEO /Proprietor  Active Defender  Leigh Churchbourne,  National Sales Manager  Seth Powers , COO Clifton Talley, Chief Education Executive  The technology is not limited to schools, airports, church's, sports arenas stadiums,  and so much can benefit. I, George Andrew Simons CDP would like to suggest the Active Defender app. A friend of mine, Jim Boyte developed with his team a sophisticated system for schools and businesses. I'm not employed nor am affiliated with Active Defender, but I DO KNOW that these days are becoming more critical and fearful than ever before. Please protect the students and staff. Again Active Defender is not limited to schools, instead it is also for places of worship and so much more..and  businesses too. THANK YOU. ASK FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A FREE DEMO. https://www.active-defender.com WEBSITE info@active-defender.com E-MAIL linkedin.com/in/jimboyte LINKEDIN +1 (910)-683-0090 Telephone # ATTN: Mr. Jim Boyte,CEO Active Defender 495 Campbell Rd, Carthage, NC., USA 28327 ABOUT US Unfortunately, the phrase 'going to school" has adopted a sense of fear over the years. Parents wonder if their children will be safe, and when the worst-case scenario happens, administrators and their teachers need accurate information quickly to make good decisions and to save lives. For over 23 years, we have created innovative solutions to complex problems. Active Defender is revolutionizing safety on school campuses and businesses. Developed by The Boyte Group of Boyte Enterprises, Active Defender will revolutionize safety on school campuses. Designed by former military personnel, security specialists, and brilliant software engineers. Active Defender wants to partner with you to ensure you are fully equipped and connected when facing a crisis. We make sure EVERYONE (staff and responders) gets the right information to get the right response. - Q: First off, this seems like a brilliant product and there's a real need for it. That said, I need some help understanding your patent status, product development, and messaging. You state that your patent status is kickstarted... could you be more specific? As I've said, it's a great idea, and great ideas get copied very quick. As for product development, you seem to be selling them on your website, but you only have mock ui design for the app, and industrial design shown... is this a presale or do you have units ready to go? (If they're not available now, do you have an anticipated production schedule?) Additionally, you mention privacy several times on your wefunder page. What data, if any, do you collect? You've got a great product that fills a personal need, but your next step (Customer Discovery and Acquisition) is to understand the people you're actually marketing to. My gut feeling (and I could be wrong) is that your target demographic (gun owners that want to invest in firearms accessories) runs mainly, but not exclusively conservative. That said one of your 'next steps' is getting involved in the next election and the intro video on your website shows you studying Patrisse Cullors; both polarizing political moves for any new business. Everyone has the right to their own political beliefs, but we generally put them aside when going to work (promoting your beliefs can be to your advantage when your founders, funders and customers align politically, but I don't think that's your position). My concern is that you are setting yourself up to alienate a good percentage of your market unnecessarily. As I've said this sounds like an amazing idea and the start of a great business, and I'd love to see it succeed. Thanks, Jason - A: Hi Jason, thank you so much for your questions and your interest in our product. There is a provisional patent pending on the product and development has started. This is a start-up company and the WeFunder campaign is to help with the dollars needed for development, marketing, and sales. There will be a presale campaign as development proceeds a little further. You are exactly correct about our target market. Our founder is a 20 year old, this is not a politic issue for her. It is all about savings lives. Thank you for the feedback on the video. She’s spent significant time trying to understand both sides of this polarizing topic. We may make some edits to the video because we wouldn’t want anyone to misunderstand her position. I hope this answers your questions enough for you to support us on this journey!