E-reader case shaped like gun raises safety concerns
A Louisville-based creator has designed a 3D-printed case for the Xteink X4 e-reader that is shaped like a pistol, raising questions about safety and legality. The case positions the e-reader vertically on the plastic gun's slide with button access cutouts. This unusual design has sparked debate about whether functional items designed to resemble firearms pose a genuine threat.
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Is this e-reader case a gun?
A Louisville-based creator has designed a 3D-printed case for the Xteink X4 e-reader that is shaped like a pistol, raising questions about safety and legality. The case positions the e-reader vertically on the plastic gun's slide with button access cutouts. This unusual design has sparked debate about whether functional items designed to resemble firearms pose a genuine threat.
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