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Lockheed Martin Using Spectral Beam Combining to Develop Laser Guns

There have been proposals in the past to incorporate laser weaponry into warfare. But up until now, there had been no practical solution for making a laser weapon small enough or powerful enough to actually use in the field, unless we ever happened to be battling cats. Then we’d be set. Finally, Lockheed Martin might have stumbled on the secret to energy weaponry with a process called Spectral Beam Combining. By using an inverse prism, developers were able to combine... Continue reading

The 20-Pound Rubber Band Gatling Gun

Looking to pack some serious and legal heat without the need of a permit or the risk of murdering your neighbors pets? The Rubber Band Gatling Gun, weighing in at around 20 lbs and made out of aluminum rather than wood, features eight revolving barrels, in which you can load 100 rubber bands at a time. Shooting the size 62 rubber bands is as simple as turning the hand crank. The rest is done automatically. The gun is allegedly “safe... Continue reading

How Will You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?

Greetings beloved GEARheads! The zombie apocalypse is near. Many a raving hobo have been telling me this over the years, and they can’t all be wrong. Just because they haven’t showered in nearly a decade doesn’t make them crazy. No, that’s the schizophrenia’s fault. So my little love muffins, I want you to take a look to your left and leave us a comment about the tool of mass destruction you’ll be using to defend yourself once the zombie onslaught... Continue reading

Musician Turns Trombone Into Functioning Flamethrower

This is what happens when you have spare musical instruments sitting around your house and a little too much time on your jazz hands. Jonathan Crawford, also known as YouTube user jnthncd took one of his spare trombones and turned it into a fully-functional flamethrower. Powered by a barbecue ignition system, propane, a temperature gauge to let the blower know when it’s getting too hot and the spirit of Glenn Miller. The best thing about the Trombone Flamethrower? It still... Continue reading

Try Boarding an Airplane with This Comb

OK, so it’s not made of deliciousness, but just try shoving this in your carry-on bag and see what happens. Something tells me those big bad security men won’t wind up being your best friends by the time you leave their gloved grasps. But hey, some people are into that whole strip search thing, right? Anybody? Don’t lie! The Gun Comb appears to be specifically designed to test the patience of those around you. How long can you walk around... Continue reading

Pop a Cap in That Ass with the Pixelated Glock

You wanna talk all that mess on us and think we’re not going to retaliate? Nah, man. Nah, nah, nah. Homey don’t play that. Don’t underestimate us geeks. We can get down with the best of the gang-bangers and we come bearing air power. All of those hours of playing Grand Theft Auto were not for naught. The DuraCoat Glock Gun Lady Swat Digital is a pixelated handgun fit for the geekier gang members. While it might not taste as... Continue reading

AirZooka Blasts Enemies With Strong Gust of Harmless Air

I’ve been on the market for weapons now for a decent amount of time, and it seems everywhere I turn there are just more and more weapons made to cause no physical pain or damage to your enemies. What’s the point? To have fun? Screw fun. Where’s the blood? Now that’s fun! Despite my obvious blood-lust, I can see the several uses an AirZooka might perform. Disheveling your enemies hair from a distance could be fun, I guess. Does your... Continue reading

I’m Going to Tenderize Your Face: Brass Knuckles for Chefs

Never mess with a chef’s oven when he isn’t looking or you might get yo’ face tenderized, fool. Cooking is serious business. Sometimes you’ve gotta show a punk who’s in charge. Ken Goldman’s Meat Tenderizer Ring has a dual function; weapon and tool of the trade. Link [via]

SwissMiniGun: Smallest Manufactured Pistol Ever

Measuring only 5.5cm long, the SwissMiniGun claims to be the smallest pistol manufactured today. The gun is so tiny that it requires specialty 2.34mm caliber bullets. And I have no idea where you’d even find a holster. At $6,000, this pistol probably isn’t for the amateur gun owner, but why would the average person need this thing anyway? Also, this gun can’t be imported in the U.S., but is permitted in Canada. So, if your American heart is that set... Continue reading

Jail-made Cross Knife: Shank a Punk and Be Saved All In One

A German prisoner had a score to settle, but he realized there was no way to hide a weapon unless he could devise some sort of evil plan. So, with little other option, the German criminal created a hallowed-out wooden cross with an attached shiv. Though the plan seemed fool-proof, the German prisoner must have been a world-class fool. His jailers found the blade and confiscated it. Jesus wasn’t available for comment. Photographer Marc Steinmetz shot this and a bunch... Continue reading