Everyday items can be modified into Homemade Guns.
ALWAYS remember ~ many criminals are smarter than we think. NEVER underestimate the ones who were “foolish enough to get caught.” Homemade guns could be made out of almost anything these days.
Homemade Guns
Below you will find a list of the most common homemade guns. Be on the lookout for:
Cell Phone Guns
- Several types have been found.
- Several of this model have been confiscated in Holland recently, usually along with high volumes of explosives and narcotics.
- Fires 4 .22 caliber ‘short’ rounds by pressing the keypad buttons…
FlashLight Shotgun.
The “Companion” is a modified 3 D-cell Mag-Lite flashlight that transforms into a shotgun capable of firing a .410 shotgun round. Manufactured by Ares Defense Systems, this unique device is available for purchase on the Internet. While fully functional as a flashlight, it doubles as a gun when the safety pin is pulled, followed by pushing down on a spring-loaded firing pin. The projectile is then discharged through the end cap of the flashlight. Additionally, the company offers a Mini-Mag-Lite (next slide). Both items fall under the purview of the National Firearms Act, and ownership requires proper documentation, so not one of the homemade guns per se, but still dangerous none the less.
Mini-Maglite Gun
- 4” mini-mag flashlight (2 AA battery size)
- Fires a single .380 round
- Has an optional end cap that makes it look like a mini kubotan, vs. a flashlight
Bangstick
- Used by fishermen and scuba divers to kill sharks and alligators.
- Fires a single 38 caliber short Colt, .38 special or .357 magnum cartridge.
- Considered to be a firearm when carried in a pocket or around the neck and used for other purposes.
Folding Gun
- A 5-shot .22 caliber pistol with a grip that folds over the barrel and cylinder
- was concealed inside an eyeglass case when discovered
- fits in pockets, hats, etc.
- similar to other homemade guns
World’s Smallest Gun
- Fires .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, or .38 Special rounds
- A break-down, single-shot, double action weapon made by Downsizer Corp.
- 3 ¼” long, 2 ¼” tall, and .90” thick.
- Imagine where this could be hidden…wallet, cigarette pack, palm, hats, etc., etc….
Hunting Knife Guns
- This is a 6-shot .22 caliber ‘pistol’
- Cylinder and firing mechanisms are concealed inside the handle.
- The handle breaks down and ‘ejects’ what becomes the grip and trigger
- Fairly accurate for firing due to it’s overall length
Pistol Pen
- Just under 6” with a 2” barrel
- “Stinger” model must be folded in half to fire, forms a handle to grip
- .25 caliber, .22 LR, or .380ACP
Zip Guns
Some of the most commonly improvised firearms.
A snug-fitting tube accommodates a handgun round, and this loaded tube is subsequently placed into a larger pipe. The larger pipe features an end cap with a pointed metal piece inside it. Upon forcefully slamming the end cap against a hard surface, the pointed metal acts like a firing pin, striking the primer of the round and discharging the weapon.
Zip Guns are a common way for people to create homemade guns
Bolt Gun
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Fires a single .22 caliber Stinger. Pull back on spring-loaded hex head to fire.
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5/8″ diameter, 4″ long.
The Club Shotgun
- The handle end of The Club has been hollowed out to act as a barrel
- When the lock end is pulled back, the interior metal cap (altered to act as a firing pin)
is pulled away from the round - Fired by slamming the ends back together
These are very dangerous homemade guns. Shot gun rounds at close distance are sporadic and devastating.
The Screwdriver Gun
Yes, someone made a homemade hand gun out of a common screwdriver. Suspect everything.
The Pressure Gauge Weapon
- Converted into .22 caliber pistol
- Does not have plastic measuring device in the center
- Last 1½ ” is a hardened steel barrel
- To fire, remove threaded top, drop in cartridge. Pull the top and let go. Spring-loaded action, just like a zip gun.
- ATF says possession is a federal crime, regardless of a person’s record.
Homemade guns pose a multifaceted challenge, demanding a proactive and adaptive response from law enforcement. As technology evolves and the landscape of homemade firearms continues to shift, staying ahead of these challenges is paramount to maintaining public safety. Law enforcement’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and vigilance is crucial in addressing the risks associated with homemade guns.
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