The 'Gun Owners Pointing Guns At Their Crotches' meme is a controversial and ironic internet subculture trend that originated within firearm enthusiast communities like Reddit's r/weekendgunnit and various 4chan boards. Known as 'the zap carry' or simply 'pointing at the junk,' the practice involves users taking photos of their firearms aimed directly at their groin, often with their finger on the trigger, as a display of extreme confidence or dark humor. While widely criticized by proponents of firearm safety, the meme serves as a form of gatekeeping or 'inner-circle' humor within niche circles, mocking the seriousness of traditional gun culture by embracing absurdity and high-stakes risk.