A 21-year-old local innovator, Kayla Austin is making big moves with her patent-pending technology, “My Gun’s Been Moved.” Her innovative product provides responsible gun owners with 24/7 monitoring and notifications if their firearms have been moved, enhancing the safety of children and communities., Austin has also developed “My Safety Circle” to amplify responsible gun ownership, monitoring, and storage in homes.  

“I am genuinely thrilled and deeply enthusiastic to be part of a solution towards gun violence prevention. 

It is incredibly motivating to contribute to such a significant cause, knowing that my involvement plays a role in addressing and mitigating this critical issue, Austin said.

Also known as “Kayrox” Kayla grew up in Bolingbrook, Illinois and is currently a senior at Howard

University, majoring in media, journalism, and film. Her journey as a passionate creator, influencer and entrepreneur, is rooted in her drive to be an innovator and problem-solver that was ignited when she was in grade school with the encouragement and support of her parents. Her mother and father are electrical engineers and are owners of an Amazon fulfillment Center in Downers Grove.

At just 12 years old Austin was inspired to create the life-saving product after participating in a youth program, hearing a family member’s story, and watching news reports on gun violence in Chicago. Driven by sleepless nights and a desire to use technology for better gun safety, Kayla has been actively involved in gun safety education. Her intense community activism has earned her recognition from the State of Illinois and Congress. 

Kayla has been recognized and won numerous awards for her idea. Most recently, she was named one of Teen Vogue’s “21 Under 21” in 2022 as a youth gun safety advocate to watch, AT&T’s Dream in Black Future Dream Makers, and National Urban League’s Future History Makers. In 2022, Kayla Austin pitched and won $25K at Parrell Williams’ Mighty Dream Forum and Black Ambition. Her “My Gun’s Been Moved” product was showcased at the Consumer Technology’s CES Conference, the world’s most influential tech event, highlighting breakthrough technologies and global innovation. This recognition helped her start WeFunder and GoFundMe campaigns that supported her product’s development.

“According to the Brady Campaign, in 2023, an average of 23 children and teens under the age of 17 were shot each day in the United States,” said Kayla Austin, CEO and Founder. “Guns now kill more children and adolescents than any other cause. I am excited to share how ‘My Gun’s Been Moved’ and My Safety Circle can be a part of the solution.”

Supported by her family, Kayla’s tireless efforts have led to the growth of “My Gun’s Been Moved,” which now has 35 student brand ambassadors. “Kayla’s Safety Circle” educates and advocates for the safety of children and communities by promoting responsible gun ownership, monitoring, and storage.

Pre-sales for “My Gun’s Been Moved” now available at mygunsbeenmoved.com.

For more information on “My Gun’s Been Moved,” “My Safety Circle,” and to purchase presale, visitmygunsbeenmoved.com.