# Is this e-reader case a gun?

> Is an e-reader case as dangerous as a Glock 19? Is this e-reader case a gun? A 3D-printed case for a niche e-reader illustrates why mandating gun-blocking software is an unwinnable task. Is this e-reader case a gun?

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/970343/e-reader-case-3d-printed-gun?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a64d501fe5939b66913d282)
- **Published:** 2026-07-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nothing #case #reader #printed #blocking #illustrates #mandating #niche
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