# Lethal Lighters This Zippo Gun Will Make Smokers Think Twice Before Lighting Up By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-gun References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5824379/just-imagine-the-fun-youd-have-with-a-6mm-gun-hidden-inside-a-zippo) & [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/07/25/zippo-lighter-conceals-a-6mm-miniature-gun/) [James Bond](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-2024-advent) might be the kind of guy to own this [Zippo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-x-grillos) gun, but you can grab it and claim some unsuspecting victims for just $7,000 (and a little luck). If you require security and subtlety in your busy life, this Zippo gun might be exactly what you're looking for. Armed with 6mm copper-cased rounds, this miniature weapon swapped its original wick for a tiny barrel, and replaced the Zippo's flint with a trigger. So when your arch-nemisis innocently asks for a light, he'll get more than he bargained for. Before your fantasies get the best of you, allow me to deliver some bad news: This particular Zippo was sold at an auction in 2006 for a hefty $6,810 and to an unknown auctioneer. You'll either have to track the lighter down yourself or use the detailed photos (above) to fashion your own deadly Zippo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Concealed Weapon Lighters:** A trend of lighters disguised as concealed weapons is emerging, offering a unique blend of style and personal safety. - **Miniature Weaponry:** The popularity of miniature weapons such as the Zippo gun is growing, providing a niche market for collectors and enthusiasts. - **Unconventional Self-defense:** The development of unconventional self-defense tools like the Zippo gun presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in personal safety products. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can benefit from the rising demand for concealed weapon lighters, offering a platform for selling and distributing such products. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry can tap into the market for miniature weaponry by creating limited edition replicas and targeting collectors and enthusiasts. - **Self-defense:** The self-defense industry can explore innovative designs and technologies inspired by unconventional self-defense tools like the Zippo gun, providing users with new options for personal safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Pickle-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zippo-x-grillos.md) - [Playful Pickle-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-pickles-x-zippo.md) - [Cannabis-Themed Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisthemed-lighter.md) - [Orb Logo-Themed Premium Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighter-collection.md) - [Intricately Crafted Brass Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-of-april-collection.md) - [Manga Series-Inspired Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezerk.md) - [Minimalistic Slim Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-tone-minimal-lighter.md) - [Ruggedly Compact Titanium Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-multitools.md)