Guns and gun usage is one of the most controversial topics in modern society, but several alternate gun uses have softened the vitriol associated with the polarizing topic.
Alternate gun usages run the gamut of topics -- from designs used for marketing purposes to espresso machines -- guns are being used as a surefire way to draw attention from the general public and media outlets.
Some of the alternate gun uses in this collection include Shoot 'Em Up tees, Thought-Provoking Gun Designs, and even floral design firearms. My personal favorite has to be the electric guitar gun. This alternate gun usage takes real decommissioned firearms and turns them into beautiful musical instruments, not only stopping the cycle of violence in a gunshot riddled country (Colombia), but it creates beautiful music in its place.
94 Unusual Gun Uses
From Artfully Weaponized Literature to Fantasy Firepower:
Jordan Sowunmi — May 31, 2011 — Art & Design
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Guns for Girls
Pink Remington Shotgun
91
Firearm Tattoos
Inked Lethal Weapons So You Look Tough, Even in the Buff
90
Guns Get Girlie
The Hello Kitty Gun
89
Luxury Brand Firearms
Justin Melnick's 'Arm Me' is for Upscale Firearm Enthusiasts
88
Artfully Weaponized Literature
Robert The's Bookguns Recycle Cast-Off Manuscripts
87
Guns that shoot Teddy Bears
86
$400,000 Shotguns
J. Purdy & Sons Guns
85
Liquor Guns
Hijos De Villa Tequila Shooter
84
Custom Lego Weapons
BrickGun
83
Personalized Painted Pistols
Hard Corps Weaponry Customizes Your Gun Collection
82
Homemade Handguns
Taiwanese Gangsters Use 12 Gauge DIY Handgun Revolvers
81
Fantasy Firepower
Dr. Grordbort's Realistic Ray Guns Cross Space Age With Steampunk
80
Salacious Weapon Swaps
The Pleasures Gun Swap Barters Adult Toys for Automatic Weapons
79
Midas Touch Artillery
Peter Gronquist Strikes Again with Designer Gold Guns
78
Offensive LEGO Figures
Shocking Toy Terrorists and Nazis
77
Machine Gun Lighting
Bedside Gun Lamp by Philippe Starck
76
Condom Guns
Honey Trap Toys
75
Gaudy Guns
Blinged-Out Firearms, Pretty Pistols and Swank Sidearms
74
Armor Apple Stickers
Bloody Bullet MacBook Decal Makes Your Laptop Your Artillery Shield
73
Rifle-Shaped Remains
This Skeletal GFBV Campaign Petitions for an End to Gun Violence
72
Gamer Replica Guns
The Fallout 3 AEP7 Laser Pistol Looks Completely Real
71
Killer Papercrafts
Postleferguson's DIY Weapons, From Paper Grenades to Uzis
70
Gun Frying Pans
Over Easy Uzi
69
High Tech Elastic Band Guns
68
Espresso-Making Guns
The il Tiro Provides a Convenient and Portable Way of Preparing Espresso
67
Fashionable Toy Guns
Couture House Lanvin Geeks it Up With Lego and Pacman
66
Gun Art from Kildall
65
Gun-Crazy Governors
Sarah Palin's Arial Safari and Gun Practice
64
World's Smallest Gun
2" SwissMiniGun Fires Real Bullets
63
Automatic Rifle Breakfasts
Machine Gun Cooking Makes Bacon Real Crisp
62
Real-Life Military Ray Guns
The Laser Dazzler is Part Phaser, Part Light Saber
61
Guns Disguised as Antiques
Club Littlegun Curios
60
Potato Gun Contests
Spud-Launching Science
59
Machine Gun Cell Phones
Uzi Mobile
58
Water Gun Wars
Soldiers Armed With Super-Soakers in the Amnesty International Ad Campaign
57
Fake Gun Crafts
MP Industries Felt Armory
56
Garden Hose Guns
'Design Reaktor Berlin' Pairs Young Designers With Industrial Companies
55
Tampon Stun Guns
The Pink Stinger is a Discrete Self-Defense Device
54
Double-Danger DIY Guns
The Double Glock is a Two-Pistol Machine for Maniacal Mischief
53
Art Made of Guns
PAPC Guns for Peace
52
Bullet Hole Artworks
Walt Creel Aims to De-Weaponize the Gun
51
Detailed Gamer Guns
The Dead Space Replica Gun is Perfect for Dead Space Fanboys
50
Water Balloon Guns
Russian Roulette Style Balloon Gun Lets You Practice Safe Suicide
49
Recycled Gadget Guns
These Aaron Ristau Mechanical Sculptures are Fascinating
48
Eco-Friendly Equalizers
Environmentally Conscious Sasaki Kogei's Wooden Guns
47
Assault Rifle Squirt Guns
The AK47 Aqua Fire Proves That Water Fights are War
46
Firearm Notebooks
Draw Dangerously With the .357 Magnum Revolver Artist Book by Strikebooks
45
Artillery Ecotecture
The London Olympic Stadium is a first in Eco-Crime Fighting
44
Thumbprint Gun Guards
The 'Fingerprint Gun' Makes Handguns in the Wrong Hands Useless
43
Machine Gun-Equipped Autos
Get Ladies like James Bond with His Original 1964 Aston Martin DB5
42
Weapon-Wielding Wartography
Ken Hermann's 'Boys With Guns' Puts a Face on War
41
Guns as Ubiquitous Accessories
Open Carry Movement
40
Convenient Mini Handguns (UPDATE)
The Palm Pistol will be Produced in Late 2011
39
Inhaler Guns
The Push-Button Palm Pistol for Senior Citizens
38
Sewn-Up Shotguns
Monte A. Smith Creates a Crocheted Gun Store Art Installation
37
Electric Guitar Guns
Colombian Sculptor Cesar Lopez Makes Music out Of Mayhem
36
T-Shirt Gatling Guns
The Shockwave T-Shirt Canon Can Shoot Three Tees in a Second
35
Alcoholic Squirt Guns
Beer Blaster Lets You Spray Your Friends or Just Your Mouth
34
Fire Extinguisher Guns
Adam Scott Creates The 'X Sting Wish' for Bad Ass Fire Prevention
33
Golfing Guns
Air Force Golf Ball Launcher
32
Distance-Deploying Weapons
The Taser Grenade Will Surge You with a 50,000-Volt Charge
31
Thought-Provoking Decor Designs
Recycled Water-Gun Lamps by Luca Scarpellini Embody Many Ideas
30
Weapons Made of Straws
Brawndo Energy Drink Uses Straw Firearms for Fully-Loaded Campaign
29
Gothic Guns
Doris is a Fully Functional Steampunk Gun by Jonathan Alberico
28
Painting With Bullets
Military Folk Art by Matthew Stromberg
27
Text Weapons
Oxfam and HeyStudio Team to Fight Injustice with Fonts
26
Gun Vase
25
Java-Jolting Shotguns
The Il Tiro Espresso Gun Brews the Perfect Espresso Shot
24
Heavy-Duty Artillery Storage
Keep Your Guns Locked and Safe with the Hardy Pendleton Safe
23
Faux Musical Guns
The Jarre Double Action Harmonica Pistol Shoots Out Bullets, Not Tunes
22
Iconic Gamer Guns
The Portal Replica Gun Pays Tribute to the Game of the Same Name
21
Warfare Flash Drives
The Crooks & Castles Bullet USB Takes Aim at Novelty PC Accessory Market
20
Toy Brick Gatling Guns
The LEGO Machine Gun Packs a Serious Punch
19
Weaponized Gamer Suds
The Duck Hunt Soap Gun is for Dirty Nintendo Fans
18
War Trench Toys
'Bertie' the World War Robot Will Out-Live Us All
17
Skin-Burning Guns
The Pain Ray is an Assault Intervention Device to Keep Prisoners Behaved
16
Big-Game Stun Guns
The Wildlife Taser is Made to Bring Down Bucks & Bears
15
Cherry Scented Smoke Guns
The ‘Zero Fog Blaster' Rings Up a Big Boy Hit
14
Green Vacuum Guns
The Eco-Vac by Jeremy Thorpe is Turbine-Powered
13
Handguns Made of Fast Food
Eno Scares You Into Cleaning Your Hands
12
Cowboy Controllers
Win Channel-Changing Battles With a Trusty Gun-Shaped TV Remote
11
Doggie Bubble Guns
The Bubble Buddy is a Fun Way to Drive Your Pooch Wild
10
Floral Firearms
Kate Bauman Adds Mother Nature's Beauty to Deadly Weapons
9
Temperature Guns
No-Touch Point-and-Shoot Infrared Digital Thermometer Gives You Distance
8
High Velocity Coil Guns
DIY Video
7
Gigantic Grappling Guns
The Batelle Grappling Hook is Perfect for Budding Batmen
6
Deadly Gamer Guns
The Modified Dead Space Plasma Cutter Can Pop Balloons and Light Matches
5
Deadly Musical Instruments
An Actual Shotgun Guitar Has Been Seized in Sweden
4
Flower Power Gun Battles
'Flower Warfare' from FreddieW Has Guns and Roses Aplenty
3
Plush Weaponary
Cuddly Guns From James Lassey are Macabre Comfy
2
Block Rockin' Guns
The Jenga Pistol Gives Players an Unfair Edge
1
Shotgun Bedding
'The Backup' is Just Another Everyday Bedside Shotgun Rack
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Rare Vintage Guitar Designs
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Onurhan Demir Illuminates Versatility with This Flashlight Design
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Taco Bell Introduces the Novelty Taco Bellt Holster with Venmo
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Epiphone Debuts Its Inspired by Gibson Collection for 2026
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The Gibson Certified Vintage Program Unveils New Designs
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Purposeful Knife Galleries
The Tojiro Knife Gallery in Osaka Highlights Visible Craftsmanship
Strapped Retro Basketball Shoes
Engineered Garments x Converse Weapon Adds Velcro Hardware
Unique Handcrafted Guitar Designs
Gibson Expands the Master Artisan Collection
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Tactical Classic Pens
The Fisher Space Pen Tactical Edition Updates the Pressurized Ballpoint
Graphic Tech Accessories
Diesel x CASETiFY Spring 2026 Collab Has Cases with Bold Branding
Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars
E Ink and Cream Guitars Dream Up the Voltage DaVinci
Furniture-Integrated Computing
Lian Li Merges Premium Desks with Enthusiast PC Hardware
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Minimalist Multitool Pens
Pockitrod is a Minimalist Multitool Pen Designed for Everyday Carry
Adaptive Furniture Displays
The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Fantasy Book Tech Accessories
PopSockets Unveiled its 'Throne of Glass' Collection
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Luxurious Utility Screwdrivers
Daniel Fajkis Designs the Premium Fusion Driver Tool
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Infinitely Expandable Light Fixtures
Rarify and Gantri Join on the Cube One Table Lamp
Bended Tubular Chair-Table Designs
Joao Teixeira Designs the Wire Chair Concept
Toy-Inspired Espresso Machines
Burcu Irmak Kuzey Designs the Koiro Espresso Machine Concept
Custom Pull-Out Drawers
Art of Drawers Focuses on Expanding Access in the Home or Workplace
Contemporary Military Fashion Brands
Ukrainian Brand RBTNK Reimagines Accessories as War Artifacts
Fantasy-Based Writing Pens
Montegrappa's 'Lord of the Rings' Collectible Pen is a Limited-Edition
Iconic Electric Guitar Collections
Epiphone's Futura Series is Sleek and Innovative
Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags
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Competitive Miniature Tabletop Games
Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles Debuts GUNDAM ASSEMBLE
Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo Presents the Drip Exhibition in New York
Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches
The Conceptual Retro‑Future Wrist Tech by Jacek Janiczak is Stylish
Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion
Studio Nicholson FW25 Refines Military Shapes with Textures
Modernized War-Inspired Truck Designs
The Van Daryl War Truck Revives a Classic Silhouette
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Cigarette Waste Hats
Olivia Gino Turned an Abundant Source of Litter into a Shearling-Style Hat
Art Gallery Turntables
Audio-Technica Turntable Concept Treats Vinyl Playback as Art Display
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Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Gun Violence Prevention Films
Sandy Hook Promise Turns a Childhood Symbol Into a Call for Action
Flat Multi-Functional Lighting Tools
Olight Debuts Its Latest Innovation — the ArkPro Series
Modernist Toy-Like Coffee Makers
The 'KOIRO' Espresso Machine Concept is Playful Yet Posh
Multipurpose Metallic Spray Bottles
The 'NUBE' Spray Bottle Concept is Stylish and Refillable
Functional Household Product Concepts
Dami Seo Designs the Soom Concept for Household Items
Seasonal Instrument Gift Guides
Gibson Brands Debuted a Comprehensive Gift Guide for the Holidays
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Sculptural Modern Turntable Concepts
Amuni Studio Creates the Hybrid Turntable Concept
Signed Charitable Guitar Initiatives
mgk and Gibson Offered an Epiphone Vans Warped Tour Les Paul
AI Writing Parody Tools
BadWriterGPT Deliberately Impairs Content to Signal Human Authenticity
Children-Forward Guitar Companies
Gibson and Loog Debut Small-Scale Electric Guitars
Art-Transformed Home Products
Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog Sculptures are Now a Light and Speaker
Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands
Inbetween Umbrella Stand Soaks Rain & Elevates a Mundane Moment
Minimal Table Lamps
Buster + Punch's Takeout Lamp Blends Industrial Edge with Domestic Subtlety
Electric Outdoor Grills
Current Launches Plug-In Grills Designed for Urban Living
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Modern Electric Samovars
Saki Reinterprets a Beloved Eastern European Classic — the Samovar
Utensil Waste Lighting
Fold Oslo Nytt Lys Capsule Shows How Light Can Emerge from Old Materials
Sculptural Earbud Statement
Balenciaga Sculptural Earbuds Concept Blurs Fashion and Technology
Gaming-Specific Cryptocurrency Tokens
Gunzilla Games' $GUN Token was Created for 'Off the Grid'
Elegant Design-Forward Japanese Knives
Zaku's Akatsuki Set is Elegant and Performance-Driven
Satirical Political Campaigns
The Thoughts & Prayers Toilet Paper Campaign Calls Out Inaction
Candle Coffee Warmers
Germain Verbrackel's Warmer Concept Fixes Cold Coffee with a Tea Candle
Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects
Mantelpiece's The Vase Blends Elegance with Function
Magnetic Drinkware Accents
Drink Gems Enhances the Drinking Experience with Distinctive Styles
Sleek Audio Bag Designs
Nik Bentel Debuts the Speaker Bag and Mixer Bag as a Playful Experiment
Modular High-End Guitars
Shark Guitars Debuts Swappable Modular Electric Performance Platform
Collaborative Upcycled Collections
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Works with Toyota for Upcycled Goods
Collaborative Suede Sneakers
Weapon Suede OX NE Remixes the classic Converse Weapon with New Era
Affordable Artist-Focused Art Retailers
Gavalina Presents an Innovative Approach to Art Retail
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts
ZJ-DDG Designs a Sleek Pepper Grinder Concept
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
Exquisite Film-Inspired Espresso Cups
Dragon Glassware Taps Wicked for Inspiration
Elegant Everyday Tools
The Damascus Sandalwood Pocket Knife Reshapes the Blade-Opening Narrative
Compact Flashlight Design Concepts
The Fl-1 Flashlight Concept Has an Industrial Look
Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords
Willen Van Hooff and Pedestal Design the Power Gems
Multifunction Walking Canes
Safegrip Hidden Ring Cane Hooks Bags & Grips Tables for Added Utility
Wireless Charging Innovations
Etherdyne Technologies Reaches a New Paradigm in Wireless Power
Recycled Guitar Prototypes
This Cardboard Guitar Challenges Traditional Instrument Design
Artful Handheld Vacuum Concepts
Seunghyeon Kim Designs the Multifunction Handheld Vacuum Concept
Accessible Massage Gun Lineups
The Hyperice Hypervolt Range Features Three Models
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Experimental Chopstick Designs
Chopsticks 箸 Exhibition by S—3 Reinterprets East Asian Utensil
Outdoor Lantern Concepts
This Camping Lantern Concept Features Rugged Form and Soft Lighting
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Engineered Garments x BEAMS PLUS P Radio Jacket Channels Vintage Field Gear
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Magsafe Defense Grips
Safix Magsafe Self-Defense Spray Has Protection into a Phone Accessory
AI Art Tools
GenTube Lets Users Turn Ideas Into Stunning Art In Seconds
Archival Furniture Exhibits
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La Machine by Olivier Mevel Transforms the Useless Machine into Playful Design
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The Everglow is a Sketchbook Designed for Musicians on the Go
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Miniature EDC Sword Designs
The Micro Katana Delivers Slim Utility with Playful Style
Fishing Coffee Tables
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Provocative Banned Books Installations
The American Bookbinders Museum Debuts 'Banned Books Jail'
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Vintage Aesthetic Practical Flashlights
Barebones Presents the Dynamic Vintage Flashlight
Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines
The Trumpet Coffee Machine Has a Theatrical Form and Control
Bright Upcycled Chess Tables
The Upcycled Gambit by reEDIT Uses Bamboo and Tea Waste
Inflation-Themed Lighters
Money-Lighter Lights Cigars with $100 Bills During Inflation Times
Bartender-Backed Irish Gins
Gunpowder Irish Gin with Italian Fig & Laurel is Flavor-Packed
Sculptural Object Series
Lim Wooteck Studio EGOSYSTEM Dip Series Reimagines Tools as Furniture
Portable Heated Muscle Massagers
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Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
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Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series
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Curved Cooking Knives
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High-Power Dual Barrel Flashlights
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Health Object Art Exhibitions
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Multifunctional Pest Control Solutions
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Film-Themed Guitar Collections
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Anniversary-Celebrating Guitar Collections
Gibson Presents the Les Paul Music City Special
Limited-Edition Guitar Series
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Artfully Dynamic Vessels
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Rule-Free Sports Tables
Ping Pong Park by Exercice Turns Gameplay into Open-Ended Play
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Forged Sword-Like Knives
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Autonomous Threat Detection Systems
GUNSENS Seeks to Counter the Danger of Gun Violence
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Tape Deck Instruments
Magnetic Folklore Transforms Obsolete Tape Decks into Live Instruments