Videos tagged with Orion 12-Gauge Flare Gun

This guide details an emergency signaling modification for a 12-gauge flare gun, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. It explains how to safely adapt a shotgun shell for signaling by removing the shot, powder, and wad, leaving only the primer. This method aims to create a loud noise for distress calls without risking catastrophic failure of the flare gun due to improper shell fit and pressure buildup. The host emphasizes understanding the flare gun's internal safety features and the dangers of residual components from a standard shotgun shell.

This guide outlines a test procedure to evaluate the self-defense viability of flares, specifically a Comet hand-held flare and an Orion 12-gauge flare gun. The experiment involves demonstrating flare operation, testing their deterrent effects, and conducting live-fire accuracy tests using ballistics gelatin. The conclusion emphasizes the impracticality of flares for self-defense due to significant accuracy and stopping power limitations.

This video explores the potential of modifying a 12-gauge Orion flare gun to fire a modified shotgun shell. The host, demonstrating experienced authority, details the safety features of the flare gun, specifically a chamber bump designed to prevent standard shotgun shell seating. The experiment involves preparing a shortened 12-gauge shell to bypass this safety mechanism and testing the primer's pressure compared to a flare primer. The results indicate significantly higher pressure and recoil than typical flare usage.

This video from 1ShotTV explores the potential of a flare gun for self-defense by testing its lethality against a realistic human head model. The host, demonstrating high authority in tactical gear testing, concludes that while a 12-gauge flare gun can be lethal at point-blank range due to thermal damage and penetration, its extreme inaccuracy and fire hazard make it an unreliable and dangerous choice for self-defense compared to a firearm.

This video details an experimental test of firing various ammunition types, including less-lethal rounds and .50 BMG, from an Orion 12-gauge flare gun. The host, identified as a high-level firearms content creator, demonstrates the dangers and potential failures associated with using ammunition not designed for the device. The experiment highlights the structural limitations of the plastic flare gun when subjected to excessive pressure, resulting in catastrophic failures with higher-powered rounds.

This video from 1ShotTV, featuring an experienced firearms content creator, experimentally tests the viability of a flare gun for self-defense. The tests reveal significant fire hazards when firing into household materials and inconsistent performance against clothing and ballistic targets. The Orion 12-gauge flare gun's single-shot capacity and slow reload time are highlighted as major drawbacks for defensive use. The conclusion strongly advises against using flare guns for self-defense due to these risks and limitations.

This video from Iraqveteran8888 explores the viability of using flare guns for self-defense. While not ideal due to poor accuracy, the hosts demonstrate their potential to cause significant injury and serve as a dual-purpose signaling and defensive tool. The expert assessment highlights knowledge of specific models and ballistics.