OUR STORY

Like many, I have sadly lost innocent friends to a live shooter.  

 

In the Spring of 2020, I separated from a 25-year career in another field to focus on increasing the odds that armed help is present by designing and developing a safe, comfortable solution that doesn’t print.  I am a self-funded, grassroots 'company of one' that created LayerOne during an arduous and expensive 3-year journey.

 

I’ve carried concealed pistols for 17 years. Most of that time was during work in corporate America where business attire is obviously required. Most of those who carry while wearing this clothing are familiar with the daily detectability, comfort, and safety challenges. 

 

Necessity drove imagination and I spent two and a half years researching, drawing, and prototyping ideas. My interest in protecting innocent life evolved into a passion as my refinements to the prototypes began to deliver positive results. It was the most profound experience of my life; the intensity of how passion feels and what it enables made me realize that my other ‘passions’ aren't more than super fun activities.  

 

I hope my passion is evident in the quality of the products that I develop for you and me. 

LayerOne® reduces or eliminates challenges with certain clothing, environments, and applications and it ought to improve the odds that armed help will be around.  

 

Thank you for supporting our Second Amendment, for carrying and training, and most of all thank you for your courage and bravery to protect.   

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Matthew

Matt Lederle

CEO

 ShadowCarry, LLC