A shocking regulatory loophole has emerged on mainland Chinese e-commerce platforms. Recently, users in Nanning, Guangxi, reported merchants selling high-quality simulated guns disguised as 'educational model toy guns' to minors. Journalists tested a purchased 'non-firing' gun only to find its metallic finish was realistic, and the bullets fired could easily penetrate hard cardboard, demonstrating alarming power. The police identified it as a simulated gun. These over-spec simulated guns are highly popular online, with prices ranging from 200 to 500 yuan and cumulative sales reaching thousands. Merchants openly admitted the guns could射程 up to 25-30 meters. Legal experts emphasize that regulations explicitly prohibit the manufacturing and sale of simulated guns, and e-commerce platforms that allow merchants to evade supervision should bear responsibility. Relevant authorities must cut off the manufacturing and sales chains at the source.

Background

According to the Public Security Bureau's 'Standard for Simulated Gun Identification', any gun with muzzle kinetic energy between 0.16 joules/square centimeter and 1.8 joules/square centimeter is classified as a simulated gun. If it exceeds or equals 1.8 joules/square centimeter, it is directly deemed as a 'gun' with lethal force. Such over-spec simulated guns can cause severe corneal damage or even blindness if they hit someone's eyes at close range, posing a significant threat to school and family safety.

Further Analysis

This incident highlights the lack of supervision on e-commerce platforms. Platforms should enhance product review standards and strictly monitor suspected illegal items to prevent merchants from exploiting vague terminology. Simultaneously, parents and schools should strengthen education to raise children's awareness of the dangers of simulated guns. Additionally, public feedback mechanisms need to be more effective to detect and address such issues early.