# Cowboy Controllers Win Channel-Changing Battles With a Trusty Gun-Shaped TV Remote By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-shaped-tv-remote References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2009/12/pew_pew_revolver_1function_tv.php) & [uxsight](http://www.uxsight.com/product/47314/cowboy-sharp-shooter-gun-working-remote-control.html) This gun-shaped TV remote can change channels, adjust volume levels and turn your TV on and off by simply pulling the trigger. It’s perfect for those TV night stand-offs when several people all want to watch different programs but there’s only one TV. With this gun-shaped TV remote, you’ll win the battle every time. When you point and shoot at the TV, the controller makes a gunshot sound. For $17 this awesome [trigger-happy remote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller) can be yours and it comes with a [sheriff badge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-howdy-partner), awesome! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gun-shaped TV Remotes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of creating more interactive and engaging remote controls to enhance the user experience. - **Multi-user TV Viewing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies that allow multiple users to watch different programs simultaneously on the same TV, creating a more personalized viewing experience. - **Novelty TV Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and playful TV accessories that add fun and excitement to the act of watching television. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cutting-edge technology to redefine the way consumers interact with their entertainment devices. - **Home Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Discover new ways to enhance the home entertainment experience through innovative and unconventional products. - **Gaming and Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge the worlds of gaming and television by developing interactive accessories that bridge the gap between virtual and real-world experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telegun-smartphone-controller.md) - [Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-tv-box.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Intuitive Touchscreen Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchsense-remote.md) - [Motion-Sensing Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wechip-w1-air-mouse.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2.md)