We may not have x-ray specs — but now we have have the world's first handheld x-ray gun, which enables police to search for explosives, guns and drugs in inaccessible places.

American Science & Engineering developed the device, known as the Mini Z, using the same Z Backscatter technology as the large scanners at airports. The beams are not strong enough to penetrate organic tissue the way a medical x-ray does; instead, they scatter off surfaces they encounter.

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It took the company seven years to miniaturize the technology into a 9-pound handheld device, according to the blog Defense One. It can scan cramped environments, such as the interior of a boat, or a wall that might have contraband hidden in it.

The beams only travel a few feet, however, which means police will still need a warrant to search an apartment.

The Z Backscatter rays highlight organic materials, as well as metallic objects. It can see currency, weapons and drugs. It can even spot a 3D-printed plastic gun, according to the Daily Mail. A tablet attached to the device displays an image in real-time, allowing quick scans of an object from different angles. Operators require little to no training, and Defense One points out they don't even need to be literate to use the scanner.

AS&E CEO Chuck Dougherty told the Mail that the Mini Z system is "a game-changer for law enforcement and border security officials who are constantly challenged to quickly and accurately detect potential threats in hard-to-reach environments."

On the Mini Z website, you can simulate scanning a port, airfield, border or city.