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There are some things in life that humans create that are just plain stupid and dangerous.?Underwear embedded with fireworks, glass motorcycle helmets, and the current Republican Party — just to name a few.

But this new brilliantly stupid invention may just win this year’s Darwin Award.?Someone’s created an iPhone case?that looks like a handgun.

Here’s what Della Fave, a spokesman for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey, had to say about this new product.

?The first thing a police officer is going to see as it’s coming up is the trigger guard and the butt of the gun. This doesn’t seem like a good idea at all to me.?

Ocean County issued a statement via Facebook.

Please folks – this cell phone case is not a cool product or a good idea. A police officers job is hard enough, without… Posted by Ocean County Prosecutor's Office on Monday, June 29, 2015

The case is being sold online at prices ranging from $5 to $49. We are not sure who manufactures the iPhone case.

Authorities are cautioning people against buying this product, although legally there is nothing saying that they can’t.?Fave had this to say:

?If someone reaches for it, in my mind they’re reaching for a gun.?

NYPD tweeted this:

I would NOT suggest purchasing this cell phone case, which was designed to look like a firearm. #BeSmart #BeSafe pic.twitter.com/swsWzD1sdY — NYPD 112th Precinct (@NYPD112Pct) June 30, 2015

I would urge all parents to not let your kids buy or wear this deadly accessory.

Here’s a video story about this deadly iPhone case.