# High Velocity Coil Guns DIY Video By ElGreco | Published 2007-09-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-velocity-coil-guns References: [coilgun.org](http://www.coilgun.org/) These days, everyone feels like they need some kind of weapon for protection. Want to make your own gun? it won't be packin' any bullet, but here's how: wind some [copper wire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-wire) around a tiny metal pipe to make a coil, attach it to a [capacitor and batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenbox-1), and presto! You can start shooting nails or other projectiles. You have to watch the video to understand that this toy is not a joke. It is very powerful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Weapons:** Opportunities exist for businesses to create DIY weapon kits and offer training and certification. - **Alternative Self-defense:** Innovative businesses can disrupt the self-defense market by offering alternative non-lethal options like high velocity coil guns. - **3D Printed Weapons:** There is a potential market for 3D printed weapon components and instructions, as the technology becomes more accessible to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Defense Industry:** There is an opportunity to create new products for self-defense that cater to the growing demand for DIY weapons. - **Technology Industry:** Innovative businesses can disrupt the market for guns and self-defense by developing new technology options like high velocity coil guns. - **Education and Certification Industry:** Businesses can offer training and certification programs for DIY weapons as a way to promote safety and responsible use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power-Free Water Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spyralx.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [4-in-1 Gel Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlocx-gel-blaster.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Tiny Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-washing-machine.md) - [Synchronous Firing Water Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synchronous-firing-water-gun.md) - [Air-Powered Racer Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer.md)