Since 1999, the market for replica firearms has doubled in value. When it comes to being armed, criminals are increasingly faking it. Cap guns, water pistols, air rifles — there's nothing new about replica firearms. Since the first musket round was fired, young boys have indulged their childish imagination by picking up a toy gun and pretending to be an outlaw or a hero cop. So why the sudden fuss about replica guns? Pretend guns have come a long way in the past... (GunPolicy.org)