Who’s into head-turning AirPods cases? If that’s you, buckle up, because the market is not short on options. But among the sea of quirky designs, one stands out for all the wrong reasons: the 3D-printed, pistol-shaped AirPods case. And let’s just say, this is one accessory you might want to avoid bringing through airport security—or anywhere near a school.

I stumbled upon this little gem floating around the Chinese web, and while its exact origin remains a mystery (3D printing repository, perhaps?), it’s certainly a conversation piece. The case mimics a real pistol, complete with a functional trigger and slide. Your AirPods nest snugly in the main body above the handle, accessible via a flip-top mechanism released by squeezing the trigger. Yes, you read that right. Squeeze the trigger to pop the lid. Why does this sound like a bad idea?
The handle, which is held in place likely with magnets, pivots out of the way to reveal the AirPods’ charging port. The slide, while movable, doesn’t do much beyond doubling as a makeshift fidget toy. Functionality isn’t really the selling point here; it’s more about novelty, the “cool” factor, and maybe inducing unnecessary security scares among the crowd and questioning by the police.

We cannot find where the source of the 3D file for this AirPops case but I believe most—if not all—sellers are using the same source as the 3D printed products all have the name “BULUBIU” on the side of the slide. If you’re wondering where to snag this piece of “art,” sellers on AliExpress offer one for US$14.96. If you’re feeling adventurous and know your way around Taobao, you can score it for around 55 yuan (about $7.60).
So, there you have it. If you’ve been dreaming of an AirPods case that doubles as a security nightmare, you know where to look. Just maybe don’t take it on vacation. Or anywhere, really.

Images: Aliexpress.