Can Tracers *IGNITE* Gasoline? (Very Shocking) #civtac #gun #fullautofriday

Published on December 17, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This video details an experiment conducted by Civilian Tactical to determine if .22 LR tracer rounds can ignite gasoline. Using a Volquartsen Mamba pistol and FireQuest .22 LR tracers, the host fires rounds into a gasoline-filled bottle. The experiment concludes that the tracers fail to ignite the fuel, demonstrating a surprising lack of incendiary effect. The host emphasizes proper safety gear and confirms the gasoline's flammability with a blowtorch.

Quick Summary

A test using FireQuest .22 LR tracer rounds fired from a Volquartsen Mamba pistol concluded that these tracers cannot ignite gasoline. While tracer ammunition makes the projectile's path visible, its incendiary effect is generally insufficient to ignite flammable liquids, a fact confirmed when the gasoline was later ignited with a blowtorch.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 00:15Equipment and Setup
  3. 00:31Sponsor Message
  4. 00:39The Test
  5. 00:45Results and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can .22 LR tracer rounds ignite gasoline?

In a controlled test using FireQuest .22 LR tracers and a Volquartsen Mamba pistol, the tracer rounds failed to ignite gasoline. While tracers are designed to be visible, their incendiary effect is often insufficient to ignite flammable liquids like gasoline, especially at lower velocities.

What firearm was used to test the tracer rounds?

The firearm used in the experiment was a Volquartsen Mamba pistol. This is a semi-automatic rimfire pistol known for its accuracy and often used in competition, chambered here for .22 LR ammunition.

What type of tracer ammunition was tested for igniting gasoline?

The test utilized FireQuest .22 LR tracer rounds, specifically noted for their red painted tips and a slower-burning, sub-sonic velocity characteristic. This design was theorized to potentially increase their incendiary capability.

What was the conclusion regarding tracer rounds and gasoline ignition?

The experiment concluded that .22 LR tracer rounds, even those designed to burn slower, cannot reliably ignite gasoline. The gasoline's flammability was confirmed with a blowtorch, highlighting the limitations of tracer ammunition as an incendiary device.

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