# Trigger-Happy Beef Blasters The Jerky Gun Makes Winter Hibernation More Bearable By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerky-gun References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/jerky-gun/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WZJOQY/uncrate-20?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Summer is over, so it's time to put down those squirt guns; instead, let the Jerky Gun keep those trigger-happy hands busy. Since winter is a time for eating and hibernating, what better way to do that than by creating one's own supply of mouthwatering [beef jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetandspicy-beef-jerky)? Brought to us by Weston Original, the Jerky Gun may look rather heavy-duty, but it is actually quite simple to use. The Jerky Gun is equipped with an easy squeeze trigger in addition to four stainless steel precision jerky attachments, as well as a jerky funnel, stomper and easy cleaning brush set. Made from quality, food-safe materials, the Jerky Gun makes for a much more appetizing toy than water guns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Jerky:** The trend of making homemade beef jerky continues to grow, presenting opportunities for innovative jerky-making tools and accessories. - **Kitchen Gadgets:** The demand for convenient and easy-to-use kitchen gadgets like the Jerky Gun opens the door for innovative products and designs. - **DIY Snacks:** The DIY snack trend, including homemade jerky, offers the potential for new flavors, ingredients, and packaging innovations. ### Where This Applies - **Food Preparation:** The food preparation industry can leverage the trend of homemade jerky by offering innovative tools and equipment for consumers. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliance industry can explore the demand for user-friendly gadgets like the Jerky Gun and develop innovative appliances. - **Snack Foods:** The snack food industry has opportunities to tap into the growing DIY snack trend, by providing quality ingredients and unique flavors for homemade jerky. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rip-and-Tear Beef Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-cut-beef-jerky.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Cannabis-Infused Beef Jerky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beef-jerky.md) - [Crunchy Jerky Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-jerky-trail-mixes.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Family-Sized Beef Jerky Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-trapper-beef-jerky.md) - [Handcrafted Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallbatch-jerky.md) - [Floral Meat-Made Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-jerky-flower-bouquet.md) - [Savory Artisan-Style Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-archer-beef-jerky-snacks.md)