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Vampire-Hunting Gun Prop with UV Bullets

Vampire-Hunting Gun Prop with UV Bullets
For Halloween 2008, I was a vampire bounty hunter that specializes in killing my own kind. I traveled to New Orleans -- which is sort of vampire mecca -- and the hunting was spectacular. Here, I document how I made my Vampire-Hunting Handgun with UV bullets and cartridge prop, which was inspired by the UV-weapons in the movie Underworld.
 
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Step 1Start with a Suitable Toy Gun

Start with a Suitable Toy Gun
I chose a Nerf N-Strike Maverick, which is quite an amazing toy for only $8.
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Aug 3, 2011. 6:37 AMclark981 says:
Imp!!!!! xD
Jul 19, 2011. 1:44 AMCrus5ver says:
my maverick just look like it execpt theres no light
i even paint the darts too!
Jul 19, 2011. 1:42 AMCrus5ver says:
wow
i have a nerf recon and it was broken and i fixed it somehow
then i have to paint it
it's colours just look like yours
Jun 24, 2011. 6:30 AMSteampunkManiac says:
totally going to get a Maveric and do half of this to it(no glow stick)
Mar 27, 2011. 7:15 AMtgriner1 says:
What I've got planned to do is modify a disposable camera flash below where the darts come out, and put a switch in the handle behind the trigger. That way when you pull the trigger the flash goes off as the dart comes out! Downside is that you have to wait for the flash to recharge before you fire again... May need a bigger battery.
Jun 10, 2011. 9:48 AMpieman12 says:
they have a gun that does that already. its called the firefly.
May 17, 2011. 12:36 PMSHIFT! says:
Hahaha, Malarious photo boss!
Apr 5, 2009. 5:39 PMgoatgirly says:
how did you make the awesome fangs?
Feb 2, 2011. 6:34 PMlil larry says:
how are we suposed to know "Cristy's Dad" >:(
Oct 28, 2010. 10:28 AMsalazam says:
this is the only part I don't like, I find it unnecessary.
Jul 21, 2010. 2:45 AMskimmo says:
it doesnt apair to fire?
Aug 4, 2010. 11:38 AMmg0930mg says:
It's a prop.
Apr 20, 2009. 7:47 AMBstnRedSox3312 says:
come find me!!! i am a vampire!!
Jul 10, 2009. 5:11 AMlasr1 says:
You are a paranoid imp.
May 11, 2010. 1:51 PMKindhamster says:
you are a paranoid chimp.

OH SNAP!!!
Jun 16, 2010. 6:25 PMeulaliaaaa! says:
He calls everyone an imp. He called my friend and a bunch of other people imps.
Feb 9, 2010. 8:18 AMMplinnc says:
And that was a nerf gun
Jan 25, 2010. 11:23 AMmeat grinder says:
post an instructable on how to modify the gimp suit you had lying around from last nights boy night in
Mar 31, 2009. 4:30 PMimrobot says:
oddly enough your fangs look real.....
Jul 10, 2009. 5:13 AMlasr1 says:
If that's true, what do people say to you when they see them?
Nov 11, 2009. 7:27 PMMadrias357 says:
Not the only one, I see, then to have fangs in human form, though mine are very much shorter.  And I have four to your 2.

Though, on a more serious note, I do like your trickery with the Maverick.  Personally wouldn't destroy mine (though I'd not refuse stuffing a AAA battery and LED into the dart slots on occasion), but that's just me.
Aug 22, 2009. 12:56 AMlasr1 says:
lol
Jul 10, 2009. 2:40 PMimrobot says:
Haha! that cracked me up! clearly those aren't the cheap dollar store fangs so how did you make them? now to paste up those cracks...
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Dude he said they are real.
Feb 2, 2011. 6:32 PMlil larry says:
your like a tech freak
Dec 22, 2010. 2:29 AMJBZG says:
impressive!
Oct 11, 2010. 1:41 PMMadrias357 says:
If only there was a way to thumbs-up comments.
Oct 3, 2010. 7:11 PMimrobot says:
holy crap... that... is... amazing!
Apr 5, 2009. 8:13 AMimrobot says:
how... (i sense a instructable) (write it !!!)
Apr 2, 2009. 10:42 PMYerboogieman says:
Robot-man.
Apr 1, 2009. 4:34 PMjuneapaluna says:
April fools?
Oct 12, 2009. 7:53 PManimeaddict519 says:
This is really awesome.  I hav that gun so im gonna mak this just cuz it's that awesome.  For anyone who doesnt have a dentist friend,  Scarecrow fangs are a rlly good brand, they're what i use as a lifestyler.  U can find them for about 15 bucks at Hot Topic or pretty much any Halloween store like Spirit or Johnny Brocks.  They also have a website.
Oct 8, 2009. 1:41 PMtanis9319 says:
dude you need to get laid and quick arnt you a little old to go trick or treating?????????
Sep 15, 2009. 6:32 PMFrozenStar says:
Reminds me of blade :D
Aug 15, 2009. 11:14 AMFoaly7 says:
you need to make an instructable on making a vampire bounty hunter costume.
Jul 14, 2009. 11:14 PMWard_Nox says:
how the HELL did you disasemple the ammo chamber i'm planing to paint up my 2 mavericks steampunk style and is REALLY like to know how you took that apart
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