Anti-pop gun

Initial version of Anti-pop gun

The Anti-Pop Gun is a type of weapon primarily designed to counteract fanatical music enthusiasts whose affection or enthusiasm may occasionally escalate into aggressive behavior.

Initial development

The Anti-Pop Gun’s roots lie in a bizarre mix of frustration with pop music and the ingenuity of a war-hardened veteran from Tennessee. Development of this device kicked off around 2010, not coincidentally the same time Justin Bieber’s global hit "Baby" was everywhere. This cultural blight, blasted on radios and social media non-stop, drove countless people to the brink of insanity—including one particularly pissed-off veteran who decided to take matters into his own hands.

Known only as "Old Buck," this 60-year-old ex-soldier was living peacefully on his ranch in Tennessee, trying to enjoy retirement after years of military service. Buck’s patience was already paper-thin from Vietnam, and when his teenage grandson started blasting Bieber tracks at full volume, Buck lost it. “Music’s dead,” he growled one evening, “but I’ll damn well bring it back to life.”

So, Buck grabbed his old M14 rifle—one he’d lugged through hell and back in Vietnam—and began making modifications. He slapped on a suppressor to keep it quiet, added night vision “because these damn kids crank that trash at all hours,” and, most importantly, started working on a revolutionary new kind of ammo. This wasn’t your average bullet—no, Buck was crafting rounds that would supposedly obliterate a singer’s vocal cords on impact. The ammo was intended to be non-lethal, but its effects on a target’s ability to belt out pop garbage would be permanent.

By June 2011, the first prototype of the Anti-Pop Gun was complete. Buck, excited as hell, decided it was time to test his invention. Unfortunately, the target of his experiment turned out to be his own grandson, who was sitting on the porch blasting "Baby" on his iPod. Bck saw an opportunity, aimed, and fired.

The result was a catastrophe. That so-called “non-lethal” ammo failed spectacularly—an M14 loaded with 7.62x51mm NATO rounds doesn’t gently silence anyone. The shot went straight through the kid’s skull, killing him instantly. Buck was devastated, realizing he’d massively underestimated the power of his own creation.

But tragedy didn’t stop him. If anything, it fueled him. Buck doubled down on his mission to create a safer, more effective version of the Anti-Pop Gun. Over the next few years, he refined the design and experimented with different types of ammo. Word of Buck’s project began to spread, earning him a loyal following among those who shared his hatred for auto-tuned trash and cookie-cutter pop hits.

Meanwhile, the pop scene wasn’t slowing down. Justin Bieber was still topping charts, but new faces like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Beyoncé were dominating airwaves with their slickly produced tracks. On top of that, modern rap and hip-hop—loaded with auto-tune and brain-dead lyrics—was taking over. Artists like Travis Scott and Lil Peep were worse than Bieber.

Further development

Later Anti-Pop gun with night vision an bipod

After his grandson’s death, Buck realized the M14 wasn’t the right tool for the job. It was a beast in combat, but it sure as hell wasn’t designed for crowd control. Buck shifted gears, picking up an M1 Garand and a Remington 870 shotgun—two weapons he figured could handle non-lethal ammo better.

The M1 Garand, an old warhorse from WWII, gave Buck a reliable platform for testing advanced suppressors. The Remington 870, on the other hand, was perfect for experimenting with rubber rounds and other creative munitions. Buck was determined to find the perfect combo of stopping power and non-lethality, so he could silence fanatical pop fans without killing them outright.

By 2015, Buck’s experiments had taken a dark turn. While testing a new type of rubber projectile on the Remington, Buck accidentally shot his granddaughter in the head. The projectile was meant to simulate a light impact, but instead, it caused fatal injuries.

This second tragedy shook Buck and his supporters to the core. Critics blasted him for recklessness, while die-hard fans of the Anti-Pop Gun doubled down on their support, insisting that Buck’s vision was worth the sacrifice. Buck, haunted but undeterred, vowed to push forward, aiming to create a weapon that would finally bring some goddamn peace and quiet to a world drowning in garbage music.

Specs

Compact variant

Dimensions and Weight:

Gun Length: 44 inches (fixed stock), 50 inches (with M203 grenade launcher), 61 inches (with M1905 bayonet).

Barrel Length: 24 inches.

Weight: 12.8 lbs (empty), 15.9 lbs (fully loaded with grenade launcher).

Materials Used:

Stock: Laminated composite/wood.

Barrel: Forged chrome-molybdenum steel with a ceramic coating for extra rust and wear resistance.

Body: 7075-T6 aluminum with hard anodizing, because this beast ain’t going down without a fight.

Caliber and Ammo Compatibility:

Ammo: .30-06 Springfield and 12-gauge shotgun shells.

Firing Modes:

Single Shot: For those precise takedowns.

Automatic Fire: For when precision is overrated. Handles both rifle and shotgun ammo like a champ.

Magazine Capacity:

8-round clip, with optional detachable mags holding 20 rounds (.30-06) or 8 shells (12-gauge).

Ammunition Types:

Standard ammo

.30-06:

.30-06 APFSDS-T

• APFSDS-T: Armor-piercing, fin-stabilized, discard sabot – with tracer for extra flair.
• HEAP: High-Explosive Anti-Personnel, because sometimes you need a bigger bang.
• FMJ: Full Metal Jacket, your bread-and-butter round.
• HP: Hollow Point, for when you wanna spread the love inside your target.
• EMP: Because frying electronics is just as satisfying as frying nerves.
• Bang Paper: The ultimate humiliation—loud noise, no damage, pure insult.

12-Gauge:

alternative

alternative filling

• Buckshots: Classic, reliable, and devastating.
• Slug: For when you need a big hole in something.
• Dragon’s Breath: Shoots fire, because why the hell not?
• Incendiary: Set things ablaze the old-fashioned way.
• Explosive: Boom. Enough said.
• Rubber Projectiles: Non-lethal-ish.
• Xanax and Fentanyl Rounds: Calm 'em down or knock 'em out.
• WP (White Phosphorus): Not for the faint of heart.
• Confetti: For the party that ends with tears.

Accessories:

• Bayonet M1905: For when it gets personal.
• M203 Grenade Launcher: Because overkill is underrated.
• Optics: From red dots to night vision, it’s got you covered.
• Sling: To carry this beast into battle or the backyard.
• Cassette Player: Because a good fight deserves a soundtrack.

Combat use

Death of Lil Peep

In 2017, Lil Peep passed away. While some sources claimed he overdosed, the truth was far darker. A 57-year-old man, enraged that his son had attempted suicide because of Peep’s music, modified his Garand rifle at home—sawed off the stock, shortened the barrel—and broke into Peep’s place. He shoved the barrel into Peep’s mouth and fired a shell loaded with 45 Xanax pills, overdosing him on the spot.

Juice WRLD

In December 2018, rapper Juice WRLD was found dead at Chicago Airport. The media reported an overdose during a panic over a police search, but the reality was even more horrifying. A 42-year-old old-school rap fan, devoted to legends like Snoop Dogg, claimed Juice WRLD had "insulted the genre's icons by destroying rap." Witnesses stated an argument broke out, during which the man shouted that Juice WRLD "wasn't a real rapper." He then fired a shotgun loaded with a fentanyl-laced projectile into Juice’s mouth, killing him instantly. After the shot, Snoop Dogg’s track "Nigga Witta Gun" blared from the man’s weapon, shocking everyone present.

ERAS Tour

In 2024, a massacre occurred during the ERAS Tour. A 27-year-old Republican, a die-hard country music fan, stormed a Taylor Swift concert in Kansas City, shouting that Taylor had "raped country music." He then pulled out an Anti-Pop Gun equipped with a speaker, thermal optics, and an M203 grenade launcher, opening fire on the crowd. He killed 107 fans, 40 of them with grenades, and injured 280 more. About 300 fans later died by suicide from trauma. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were among the injured. The man shot Travis in the leg with a .30-06 round and hit Taylor in the head with a rubber grenade. The attacker even approached the couple afterward, pulled out a Smith & Wesson M&P revolver, allegedly said, "This is what you wanted, you fuckheads," and shot himself in the head.

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber, a long-standing target of radical Anti-Pop activists, has faced multiple attacks with the Anti-Pop Gun. The most notable incident occurred in 2025. Bieber was shot in the arm with a .30-06 round while leaving a high-end restaurant in Los Angeles. The assailant reportedly shouted, "This is for Baby!" before being apprehended by police. Bieber survived but underwent several surgeries and rehabilitation.

Injury of Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran, known for his calm demeanor, suspiciously strong attachment to his guitar, and alleged song thefts, became the victim of an assassination attempt in London. A 77-year-old man armed with an Anti-Pop Gun made from a Lee-Enfield No.1 Mark III rifle, complete with an M1907 bayonet, attacked Sheeran in front of fans and media. The man stabbed Sheeran in the chest and fled the scene. Unfortunately for some, Sheeran survived and later said in an interview, "Music conquers hate." However, the same attacker later shot and killed Sheeran with the Anti-Pop Gun.