# Powerful Petite Weapons The Pocket Cannon is a Blast By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-10-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-cannon References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/25/just-look-at-my-beautiful-working-pocket-cannon/) & [pocketartillery](http://www.pocketartillery.com/index.html) Sure to put a smile on the faces of military history nerds everywhere, this adorable but mighty Pocket Cannon from the good people at Pocket Artillery is the ultimate in petite weaponry. Any lover of pyrotechnics will be happy to have this darling piece of fire power by their side. Sure to make frequent appearances at parties, these Pocket Cannons are instant conversation pieces. Available in 5 colors and your choice of a brass or stainless steel hardware, this tiny titan is capable of a firing range of up to 100 yards. The Pocket Cannons are hand finished and CNC machined. The minute weapon fires .177 stand BB's and also boasts an adjustable tilt from 0-45 degrees. This cutesy creation carries impressive fire power and the allure of novelty. The Pocket Cannon will have action fans whooping it up every time it makes an appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 67% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Weapons:** The trend of creating small, powerful weapons opens up opportunities for compact and efficient self-defense devices. - **Novelty Firepower:** The trend of combining novelty with firepower presents opportunities for unique conversation pieces or collectible items. - **Precision Machining:** The trend of precision machining in small-scale weaponry offers opportunities for high-quality, customized products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Self-defense:** The self-defense industry can explore innovative compact weapons for personal protection. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the market of novelty weapons for enthusiasts and collectors. - **Precision Engineering:** The precision engineering industry can leverage small-scale machining technologies to create customized and high-performance weapons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Modular EDC Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketink-titanium-pocket-pen.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Ultra-Compact Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-rocket-p50.md) - [Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttheads-fart-launcher-3000.md) - [Miniature Automatic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a2-badger.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Minimalistic Slim Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-tone-minimal-lighter.md) - [Portable Miniature Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix.md)