REAL Ammo In a Flare Gun?! (IT WORKED)

Published on April 16, 2022
Duration: 16:29

This video tests the extreme limits of a 12-gauge Orion flare gun by firing various 12-gauge ammunition types and even .50 BMG rounds. While less-lethal rounds and bean bags functioned with significant damage to a target, higher-pressure loads like buckshot caused catastrophic failure of the plastic flare gun. The .50 BMG tests resulted in complete destruction of the firearm.

Quick Summary

A 12-gauge Orion flare gun can physically accept 12-gauge shotgun shells, but it's not designed for their pressure. Firing less-lethal rounds may work, but higher-pressure loads like buckshot or .50 BMG will cause catastrophic failure and destroy the plastic flare gun.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Firing Real Ammo in a Flare Gun
  2. 00:34Flare Gun vs. Shotgun Shell Comparison
  3. 01:31Safety Setup: Remote Firing Rig
  4. 01:58Less-Lethal Round Test
  5. 04:56Bean Bag & Concussion Load Test
  6. 08:21Mini-Shell Buckshot Catastrophe
  7. 09:57.50 BMG Tracer Round Destruction
  8. 11:38Direct .50 BMG Firing Attempt Failure
  9. 13:05Pellet Gun Ignition of .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fire real shotgun shells from a flare gun?

While a 12-gauge flare gun can physically accept a 12-gauge shotgun shell, it is not designed for the high pressures involved. Firing standard ammunition can lead to catastrophic failure of the flare gun, potentially causing serious injury.

What happens when you fire buckshot from a flare gun?

Firing buckshot from a plastic 12-gauge flare gun resulted in catastrophic failure. The barrel exploded, ejecting the top half into the air, demonstrating the firearm's inability to handle the pressure.

Is it safe to fire .50 BMG rounds from a flare gun?

Absolutely not. Firing a .50 BMG round from a flare gun completely destroys the firearm due to extreme pressure. Even igniting the .50 BMG with a pellet gun without a proper barrel results in uncontrolled burning.

What is the purpose of wrapping a flare gun barrel in duct tape during testing?

Wrapping the barrel in duct tape is a safety precaution intended to help contain pressure in case of a failure. It's an attempt to mitigate the risk of the firearm exploding when testing non-standard ammunition.

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