ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cobray

Cobray is a brand name for a type of gun that was popular in the 1980s. At the time, a company called Cobray made guns that were designed to be small and easy to carry, like a toy. These guns were called "pocket pistols" or "derringers."

But here's the thing: Cobray guns were also really dangerous. They were cheaply made and often had problems, like misfiring or exploding unexpectedly. That's why a lot of people think the Cobray brand is not very good.

In fact, the US government eventually banned some of Cobray's guns because they were so dangerous. But even though Cobray is not really around anymore, people still use the name to talk about small, dangerous guns. So if you hear someone talking about Cobray, they're probably talking about a small gun that can be very dangerous.