Can you make up the names of the guns in the novel? The answer is generally not allowed because novels are a fictional art form and guns are real weapons, so using fictional gun names may cause misunderstandings or discomfort to readers. Of course, if the author of the novel had his own creativity and ideas, and made sure that these names did not offend any readers, then they could be used. However, when writing a novel, it was best to ensure that the name complied with local laws and regulations and did not cause misunderstandings or discomfort to the readers. The names of the guns in the novel had to abide by local laws and regulations. They could not make up their own names to avoid unnecessary trouble.