# World's Smallest Gun 2" SwissMiniGun Fires Real Bullets By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-worlds-smallest-gun-the-2-inch-swissminigun-fires-real-bullets References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/a-minigun-that-kills-while-it-blings/) This tiny, tiny gun can kill you. Believe it or not. The SwissMiniGun is about 2 inches long (approximately the size of a key chain) but fires tiny 270mph bullets powerful enough to kill at very close range. The stainless steel gun costs $6,000 although the manufacturers also produce extravagant, made-to-order blinged out versions made out of [18-carat gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bvlgari-octo-finissimo-ultra-tourbillon) with customized diamond studs which sell for up to $60,000 for those who like to shoot or get shot in style. The gun is the first product of the SwissMiniGun company, a gunsmith company based at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Firearms:** Exploring the market potential for smaller and more portable firearms, disrupting traditional firearm design and usage. - **Luxury Customizations:** Meeting the demand for high-end, personalized firearms by offering extravagant, made-to-order versions with customized features and materials. - **Personal Security Gadgets:** Addressing the need for compact, concealed personal security devices that are capable of delivering lethal force in self-defense situations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Firearms Manufacturing:** The firearms industry can explore the production of smaller and more portable firearms to cater to the demand for discreet self-defense weapons. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized firearms by offering customizations with precious materials to affluent customers. - **Security and Defense:** The security and defense industry can explore the development of compact, lethal personal security gadgets for individuals seeking discreet self-defense options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biometric Smart Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-smart-guns.md) - [Portable Miniature Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttix.md) - [Micro-Sized Multitool Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minipen.md) - [Thumb-Sized Flipper Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berm-keychain-knife.md) - [Miniature Automatic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a2-badger.md) - [Pint-Sized EDC Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-fang-20.md) - [Microscopic Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscopic-handbag.md) - [Miniature EDC Sword Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-katana.md) - [Micro-Sized Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-rubiks-cube.md)