Can Dragons Breath Burn Your Cloths Off?

Published on July 28, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the common myth that Dragon's Breath shotgun rounds can easily ignite clothing. Using a mannequin dressed in polyester and cotton, the host fires Hickory Flat Boar Dragon's Breath XD rounds from a Beretta 1301 Tactical. Despite the impressive visual display of sparks, the test concludes that the ammunition does not readily ignite common clothing materials, debunking the cinematic portrayal. The host demonstrates proper firearm handling and safety throughout the experiment.

Quick Summary

Civilian Tactical tested if Dragon's Breath shotgun rounds could ignite clothing. Firing Hickory Flat Boar Dragon's Breath XD rounds from a Beretta 1301 Tactical at a mannequin dressed in polyester and cotton, the experiment concluded that the ammunition's sparks did not cause ignition, debunking common movie myths about its incendiary power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Experiment Setup
  2. 00:12Product Overview and Slow-Mo Test
  3. 00:27Testing on Polyester and Cotton
  4. 00:56Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragon's Breath ammunition?

Dragon's Breath ammunition is a specialized 12 Gauge round designed to produce a large shower of sparks and flames upon firing, often due to incendiary compounds like magnesium or zirconium. It's primarily for visual effect rather than projectile impact.

Can Dragon's Breath shotgun rounds ignite clothing?

Based on tests by Civilian Tactical using polyester and cotton clothing on a mannequin, Dragon's Breath rounds did not ignite the fabric. While visually impressive, the sparks did not generate enough sustained heat to cause combustion in these common materials.

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

The test utilized a Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, a popular semi-automatic model known for its reliability and features like a Picatinny rail and tactical sights, equipped with a red dot optic for aiming.

What specific brand of Dragon's Breath ammunition was tested?

The Dragon's Breath ammunition tested in the video was the 'Dragon's Breath XD' from Hickory Flat Boar. The packaging was shown, highlighting its pyrotechnic nature.

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