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Hypothetically speaking, yes, a water gun can explode. However, most stock guns have pressure relief valves which would release any extra pressure to prevent damage to the gun. Some homemades also feature pressure relief valves. PVC pipe can handle much higher pressures than those in stock guns though. Explosions are possible in all pneumatic systems.
