Your Guide to Making a Monster Gun

Toy guns are very versatile—older kids and adults can play with them, you can use them to practice aim, or get out your frustrations on older siblings. However, how many toy guns can claim to be an Internet meme in their own right? Not that many.

Maybe the only toy gun that can rightfully claim its status as an Internet darling is the Monster gun. This homemade concoction that has been lovingly mocked since its inception has moved beyond its initial conception in certain goth subcultures. Now, many people want to try their hand at being Monster gun owners.

If the sound of the Monster can gun appeals to you as well, here is everything you need to know about having one. If you’d rather have a toy gun that requires less effort on your part, don’t worry, we have a shopping guide for you as well!

What Is a Monster Gun?

A Monster gun is a homemade gun made out of Monster energy drinks. To make the Monster can gun, creators tape or glue cans of the popular energy drink together to make an object that is in the shape of a machine gun. Unlike a splatter ball gun and other toy guns that shoot projectiles, the Monster can gun isn’t functional at all.

Nobody really knows who made the first Monster drink gun. Monster Energy is an energy drink brand recognizable by its neon letter M logo shaped like a claw scratch. The intensity of Monster means that it gets used in several meme contexts online, for example, making fun of angsty young guys.

Another meme associated with Monster Energy is the popularity of this energy drink among goths and emo kids. This subculture is where the trend of posting photos with a Monster Energy gun is the most prevalent.

How to Make a Monster Gun

A Monster energy gun DIY project is surprisingly easy. In terms of supplies, all you need is empty Monster cans (at least 7), and something to attach the cans together, such as duct tape or a hot glue gun.

First, place four cans end-to-end to make the body of the gun and tape them together (you can add or take away cans depending on the length of the body that you want).

Then, attach another can on top of the row of cans, halfway in between the second and first cans, lying horizontally. This can represents your scope.

Finally, attach two cans to the bottom of your rifle body, directly below the scope. One should point straight down vertically while one is attached at an angle. This is your handle.

For a simple Monster energy drink gun tutorial, check out this video. If you feel like taking on a more complex project, there are more detailed ones out there.

Where Can You Buy a Monster Gun?

The beauty of the Monster energy drink gun is that it is a guerrilla Internet meme, meaning that you can’t buy it in stores anywhere. However, if you want to buy other types of toy guns, here are a few sites we recommend.

For soft bullet guns and blasters that look pretty close to the real deal, check out NFStrike, a maker of tactical gear.

For a wide selection of toys, including plenty of toy guns of all shapes and sizes, check out Betheaces, one of the Internet’s top toy retailers.

Another top retailer that has everything and everything, including toy guns, is Trend Times. Before buying from any online vendor, check out customer reviews, such as the ones on this Trend Times review page.

You can also buy plenty of toy guns at your local toy store or department store, but there’s something special about using your own two hands to make a toy such as the Monster gun!