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Vape Shops Selling Replica Handgun Torch Lighters Spark Safety Concerns Despite Being Banned In 2010
A vape shop stocked with lighters that look more like weapons, available for anyone to walk in and buy.
Updated on: March 4, 2026
A vape shop stocked with lighters that look more like weapons, available for anyone to walk in and buy.
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The issue? They're popping up in multiple neighborhoods, despite being banned years ago. Now, community leaders and law enforcement are warning of the potential risks of possessing one.
Inside the box, it doesn't look as threatening. Once opened and pulled out of the package, the flame from the novelty torch lighter is the least of its troubles.
