Can the draw toy pistol fire live ammunition? ...It's a real killer
Jul 24, 2025
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According to Japanese media such as TBS, the Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) recently warned that toy pistols named 'Real Gimmick Mini Revolver' were imported from China and offered as prizes (drawing machines, also known as cranes) at game centers across Japan.
The pistol in question looks like a colorful plastic toy in appearance and includes eight plastic bullets with the mark 'For 12 and older'.
As a result of the evaluation, it was confirmed that it has the same power as a handgun as a structure that can actually fire live bullets.
The Japanese National Police Agency released a list of a total of 16 Chinese toy guns and said they could all be launched in real life.
The products have a hammer structure made of metal or hard plastic, and have a wide total heat enough to fit small-diameter live ammunition. Such a structure raises concerns that it could actually have killing power.
It has been confirmed that about 15,800 units of the product have been imported from China since December last year and have been distributed to 78 companies in 31 prefectures in Japan.
Police said "If used in practice, it could cause fatal injuries to the user by accidental firing or explosion."
Then "This toy gun is not just a toy, it could be an illegal weapon`"Citizens who have it should immediately report it to the nearby police station and return it." he said.
Japanese authorities are stepping up efforts to recover the firearms to prevent further damage, and are considering strengthening regulations and management standards related to toy guns.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
