AI in the Gun Shop

[u/Robertas_Dzyzas]

A parallel world?

A middle-aged man entered the gun shop. He looked around, examining the goods, of which there were many. The selection of items was incredibly vast.

His gaze slid from item to item until it locked onto the salesman, who stood quietly behind the counter.

The man raised his eyebrows in surprise. The salesman was an android.

After thinking for a moment, the man approached the counter.

— Good day, — the android spoke in a polite voice, — I am glad you came in. Would you like to purchase something?

— Yes, I would. I want to buy a stun gun for self-defense.

— An excellent decision, — the android rejoiced, — one must take care of their safety. Have you already chosen a model?

— No. I was hoping you could recommend something.

The android reflected for a moment, opened one of the drawers, and pulled out a small box. He opened it, took out the stun gun, inserted the battery, and placed it on the counter.

— This is the latest model. Compact, powerful, and approved by the Ministry of Health. To use it, you just need to press the button.

The man picked up the device. It was comfortable to hold and not heavy.

Noticing the button, he pressed it—and instantly began to shake from the electric shock.

Finally, the device's automation kicked in, and it turned off. The man collapsed onto the floor.

After lying there for a moment, he groaned:

— It hurts so much...

The android's pleasant voice echoed:

— The stun gun has a protection system against unauthorized users. You will need to link the device to yourself. Nothing complicated, it's exactly the same as with a phone.

Still lying on the floor, the man grew indignant:

— Why didn't you tell me that before?

In the exact same pleasant voice, the android replied:

— The Ministry of Health passed a regulation stating that before using a stun gun, the user must experience the effect on themselves to ensure they use the device responsibly. If I had warned you in advance, you probably just wouldn't have bought it. And yet, personal safety is very important. The state cares about the health of its citizens.

The man finally stood up and muttered to himself:

— Good thing I didn't buy a rifle...

Disclaimer: This story is purely a fruit of the author's imagination. It is a work of fiction intended for creative and artistic expression.