# Tiny Destructive Weapons The Mini Canon Packs Quite the Punch By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-canon References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5606516/the-tiny-cannon-is-back-and-destroying-bigger-stuff-than-ever) & [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/a-tiny-cannon-with-big-firepower/) Size truly doesn't matter as presented in this Mini [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powershot-v10) video, as the featured [miniature weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kujietool) definitely packs quite the punch. Created by Shamir, the Mini Canon actually uses gun powder and steel balls. When the fuse is ignited, the weapon is triggered and is capable of cutting through a variety of materials. From [glass bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-beer) to computer monitors, the video shows just how destructive this Mini Canon can be. For all you skeptics out there, the fine print even states that no tricks were used. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Weapons:** The trend of miniature weapons presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the defense and security industry, such as developing compact and powerful self-defense tools. - **Gunpowder Technology:** The trend of gunpowder technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in industries like pyrotechnics and special effects, where safer and more efficient explosive materials can be developed. - **Destructive Miniature Artillery:** The trend of destructive miniature artillery creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in entertainment and gaming industries, by incorporating realistic and immersive miniature warfare experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Defense and Security:** The defense and security industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating miniaturized and powerful weaponry into their arsenal for more versatile and covert operations. - **Pyrotechnics and Special Effects:** The pyrotechnics and special effects industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by developing gunpowder alternatives that are safer, more environmentally friendly, and more effective in creating stunning visual effects. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** The entertainment and gaming industry can leverage disruptive innovation by integrating destructive miniature artillery into virtual reality experiences or tabletop games, offering players a more immersive and intense gameplay. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Portable Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powershot-v10.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Micro-Sized Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipen.md) - [Functional Mini Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini-makeup.md) - [Tiny Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-washing-machine.md) - [Miniature Guitar Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-practice-amp.md) - [Pint-Sized EDC Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-fang-20.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md)