Is this e-reader case a gun?
The Verge • 7/25/2026
Summary
Luke The Maker, a creator based in Louisville, Kentucky, has designed a 3D-printed, pistol-shaped case for the Xteink X4 e-reader, named the "Gundle." The e-reader fits vertically atop the case, which is modeled after a real gun but cannot shoot bullets, as squeezing the trigger does nothing.
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