[fooker]

That's a very American view. In most places around the world, guns are so rare that nobody will mistake a realistic toy as a gun.

In India, it is somewhat common for kids to have toy guns which make a loud sound if you insert a 'cap' and pull the trigger. This is sold as a firework, and can be seen everywhere on the streets during festivals.

[jpindar]

Cap guns are, or at least were, very common in the US.

[fooker]

When is the last time you have seen a child playing with one in a public space?