The zip gun is a homemade firearm which is constructed from various materials and can be made at home. It is usually made out of metal piping, such as brass or steel, and a wooden stock. The gun uses an explosive projectile, such as a blank cartridge or firecracker, to propel the bullet.

The zip gun is often used by criminals because their construction makes them difficult to trace by law enforcement agencies. Most zip guns are made from simple materials like pipe and wood. The lack of metal or plastic parts makes them undetectable by metal detectors or X-ray machines at airports and other security checkpoints.

The zip gun has a long history in the United States. During Prohibition era, many bootleggers used them to smuggle alcohol across state lines due to their relative ease of construction and concealment from authorities.

Last modified: October 6, 2022