Can Dragons Breath Burn Your Cloths Off?

Published on July 28, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This video tests the myth that Dragon's Breath shotgun rounds can easily ignite clothing. Using a mannequin dressed in polyester and cotton, the test revealed that despite the impressive visual of sparks, neither fabric caught fire or sustained a flame. The conclusion debunks the cinematic portrayal, highlighting that these rounds are primarily for visual effect rather than reliable ignition.

Quick Summary

Dragon's Breath shotgun rounds produce a visual shower of sparks but do not reliably ignite clothing. A test using Hickory Flat Boar XD rounds on polyester and cotton failed to cause ignition, debunking the myth that these shells can easily burn clothes off.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Can Dragon's Breath Burn Clothes?
  2. 00:12Dragon's Breath XD Rounds & Slow-Mo Test
  3. 00:27Clothing Ignition Test (Polyester & Cotton)
  4. 00:56Conclusion: Myth Busted

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dragon's Breath shotgun shells ignite clothing?

In a test conducted by Civilian Tactical using Hickory Flat Boar Dragon's Breath XD rounds on a mannequin dressed in polyester and cotton, the clothing did not ignite or sustain a flame, debunking the myth.

What is the primary effect of Dragon's Breath ammunition?

Dragon's Breath ammunition is primarily designed for a visual pyrotechnic display, producing a shower of sparks. Its actual incendiary capability against common materials like clothing is limited, contrary to some media portrayals.

What shotgun was used to test the Dragon's Breath rounds?

The test utilized a Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, a 12 Gauge semi-automatic firearm equipped with a red dot optic for the demonstration.

What materials were used in the Dragon's Breath test?

The test involved firing Dragon's Breath shotgun shells at a mannequin wearing a polyester top and cotton shorts. The experiment aimed to see if these common fabrics would ignite from the sparks.

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