Please identify this supposed weapon

[Rogerbutthead]

It is used in a number of articles, I am not sure it is a firearm.

https://news.wgcu.org/law-and-order/2013-02-05/florida-sheriffs-say-they-wont-enforce-any-new-gun-laws

https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2013/10/29/why-gang-members-cant-shoot-straight/ideas/nexus/

The front sight is below most of the rest of the "weapon" - the barrel doesn't look completely circular, the cylinder(?) doesn't resemble any revolver I have ever seen, so what is this a picture of - ?

[SoCal Bob]

Kind of looks like a Nerf gun.

[big blaze]

Phased plasma rifle in a 40-watt range. LOL

[TrappedinCalifornia]

Kind of looks like a Nerf gun.

Apparently, that's exactly what it is.

See... Gideon Tsang, Flickr

Well... At least they're "Nerf Bullets" sitting above the muzzle according to the guy who posted (ostensibly took) the photo.

[Zenderfall]

Phased plasma rifle in a 40-watt range. LOL

Hey, just what you see, pal!

[RandyD]

Is it on the roster?