# Firearm Door Openers The Bang-Bang Handle Turns Your Door Knob With a Russian Pistol By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-bang-handle References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/bang-bang-handle/1871397) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/NAPALM618) I challenge anyone to find a door handle/knob badder than the Bang-Bang Handle. The Bang-Bang Handle replaces the traditional door handle with a pistol -- the 9 mm Makarov, to be specific. The Bang-Bang Handle was designed by Nikita Kovalev and is a tribute to the Russian armed forces and law enforcement. (The Makarov is the official sidearm of both). The handle looks about as real as it gets and comes in a variety of colors. A door handle in the shape of a pistol may seem like a design that encourages violence, but Kovalev's creation seems to be nothing more than harmless fun. No one would ever want to stare down the barrel of a Makarov -- opening a door with one is another story altogether. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weapon-inspired Design:** Designing everyday objects with weapon-inspired elements can create a unique and attention-grabbing product. - **Playful Functional Design:** Adding elements of playfulness to functional objects can enhance user engagement and provide a memorable experience. - **Tribute to Armed Forces:** Designing products as a tribute to armed forces and law enforcement can create a sense of patriotism and connection with the target audience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Integrating weapon-inspired design into home decor products can attract consumers looking for unique and edgy interior design elements. - **Consumer Goods:** Incorporating playful functional design into consumer goods can differentiate brands in a crowded market and appeal to customers seeking novel experiences. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Creating fashion and accessory items inspired by armed forces can tap into the growing demand for military-inspired fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Domed Door Knob Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h03-knob-on-half-moon.md) - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [3D-Printed Door Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles.md) - [Sculptural Door Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edge-door-handle.md) - [Quad-Access Connected Doorknobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k1.md) - [Colorful Vibrant Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle.md) - [Hands-Free Home Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milda-evolve-door.md) - [Smart Matter-Enabled Door Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-lock-u300.md) - [Bold Wooden Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wide-guy-door-pull.md)