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Title: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: punaperson on March 23, 2015, 09:33:59 PM
Registration required? FFL required? Government approval required? I think not... but that fireproof suit looks expensive...

World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here

http://www.shortlist.com/tech/gadgets/worlds-first-commercially-available-flamethrower-is-here (http://www.shortlist.com/tech/gadgets/worlds-first-commercially-available-flamethrower-is-here)

Excerpt:

Well, what could possibly go wrong?

The world's first commercially available handheld flamethrower has been created, and it looks terrifying.

The XM42, made by Ion Productions, can launch flame to a distance of up to eight metres and is readily transportable, with no need for a backpack of fuel. Simply load up the refillable tank with regular, car-ready petrol and away you go.

Chris Bryars of Ion said, "We wanted to bring a device to the market that represents what a real flamethrower should be", while the blurb on the website says that it is a "fun device to enjoy with friends" and ideal for "clearing snow and ice, eliminating weeds, insect control, pyrotechnic event displays and bonfire starting".

Yes, yes that's exactly what people will be using it for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v2iD9iNfh0U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v2iD9iNfh0U)
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: paka808 on March 23, 2015, 09:57:21 PM
Yeah,i could use something like that to fight the fire ants in mililani ,or scare the crap of those carpet cleaning people always pushing to get into your house.
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: xer 21 on March 23, 2015, 10:30:51 PM
perfect home defense weapon!  never worry about over penetration again!
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: suka on March 23, 2015, 11:32:44 PM
it was posted on ar15.com,
check out their original thread
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: oldfart on March 24, 2015, 02:56:32 AM
Do flame throwers work on zombies?
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: Tom_G on March 24, 2015, 09:15:24 AM
Quote from: oldfart on March 24, 2015, 02:56:32 AM
Do flame throwers work on zombies?

Zombé flambé!
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: punaperson on March 24, 2015, 09:51:16 AM
Because the size of this would likely prohibit concealed carry, I wonder if you could carry it "openly", you know, like a machete?

I also wonder what would happen if you showed up with it at the PD firearms registration area and asked "Do I need to register this? It could be an arm, and it involves fire."
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: robtmc on March 24, 2015, 06:24:58 PM
Quote from: oldfart on March 24, 2015, 02:56:32 AM
Do flame throwers work on zombies?
How about Obola voters?
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: oldfart on March 24, 2015, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: Tom_G on March 24, 2015, 09:15:24 AM
Zombé flambé!
...
Well apparently the consensus amongst those who know about zombies is that a flame thrower is a bad move.
You will end up with flaming walking zombies setting fire to everything.
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: paka808 on March 24, 2015, 07:24:59 PM
Quote from: oldfart on March 24, 2015, 02:56:32 AM
Do flame throwers work on zombies?
I think it would be bad if u set the zombie on fire and it still comes after u,best shoot it in the head with your favorite firearm.
Title: Re: World's First Commercially Available Flamethrower is Here
Post by: edster48 on March 24, 2015, 07:50:49 PM
Flamethrowers.
Because someone once thought "Gee, I'd really like to set those people on fire, but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."