Flame thrower fun!

[nova3930]

So is this something that any John Q. Public can own? It would not be classified as a Destructive Device by the BATFEIEIO?

Just curious.

Not per the DD definitions in the law.

http://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/...ructive-device

Course we all know how atf feels about the law and it's pesky definitions.....

Incidentally, I've always found it ironic that arms utilizing fire are not classified as firearms

[ABNAK]

I wonder. Back in the day... Retards on ARF's AZ hometown forum posted pics of themselves at one of the unstaffed public ranges blasting away their flame throwers.

These were idiots out burning dirt (because I guess bump firing into the berm no longer made the Mongos smile as much) and trying to get shooting spots closed with their Jack Assery.


As far as ABNAK's Ice problem... they make a weed burning tool that runs on propane. It would be a much safer and less obnoxious tool for the job.

Will Google said tool. Thanks for the heads up!

[Turnkey11]

I want one!!!!

Indeed. Can it mount a bayonet?

[SeriousStudent]

Not per the DD definitions in the law.

http://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/...ructive-device

Course we all know how atf feels about the law and it's pesky definitions.....

Incidentally, I've always found it ironic that arms utilizing fire are not classified as firearms

That was exactly what made me wonder. The section you linked to says:

"A missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than 1/4 oz."

If it sprays more than a quarter-ounce of gasoline.......then what? Are the makers of this device going to limit it to a few grams of gasoline per burst? Seems like no fun at all. Or are they going to claim that ignited gasoline is not incendiary? Good luck with that.

I think you hit the nail on the head regarding "definitions".

I suspect the only people that will make money off this will be lawyers.

But I do want one, because 'Murica.

[nova3930]

That was exactly what made me wonder. The section you linked to says:

"A missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than 1/4 oz."

If it sprays more than a quarter-ounce of gasoline.......then what? Are the makers of this device going to limit it to a few grams of gasoline per burst? Seems like no fun at all. Or are they going to claim that ignited gasoline is not incendiary? Good luck with that.

I think you hit the nail on the head regarding "definitions".

I suspect the only people that will make money off this will be lawyers.

But I do want one, because 'Murica.

I think the rub is a stream is not a missile. Again ATF and legal definitions don't get along though

[MegademiC]

Flame throwers have been used and legal for a long time. You can fill up a super soaker with AcOH/oil mix, stick a bic on the end and wreak havoc to your personal property, while staying within local code and no one can touch you.

What fuel does this run off of? I found nothing.

[docsherm]

Indeed. Can it mount a bayonet?

Brilliant! Now I want two!!!

[MountainRaven]

Anybody know where I can get a pulse rifle to duct tape one of these to?

[foxtrotx1]

This would be pretty shitty for clearing your driveway. Most of the energy vent up. Water takes a lot of energy to change states comparatively. Better off with those heating units that don't consume tons of fuel.

[Honu]

Gasoline !



Why I think others were saying accident waiting to happen

Flame throwers have been used and legal for a long time. You can fill up a super soaker with AcOH/oil mix, stick a bic on the end and wreak havoc to your personal property, while staying within local code and no one can touch you.

What fuel does this run off of? I found nothing.