It's a Trap! 029: Targeteer Can Launcher

Published on June 3, 2025
Duration: 28:27

This video demonstrates the use of the Targeteer Can Launcher, a device designed to fire empty cans using .22 caliber blanks. The presenters highlight the challenges of finding compatible cans and the differences between American and British-made launchers. They showcase the launcher's ability to propel cans significant distances, offering a unique and loud recreational shooting experience.

Quick Summary

The Targeteer Can Launcher, patented in 1960, fires empty cans using .22 caliber blanks. While modern cans may require specific brands like Rotel for a good fit, the launcher offers a loud and unique recreational shooting experience, though hearing protection is mandatory due to its significant noise level.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Extreme Heat
  2. 01:01Introducing the Targeteer Can Launcher
  3. 02:33Loading the Targeteer with Blanks and Cans
  4. 03:36Testing the American Targeteer Launcher
  5. 05:02Firing the Webley Targeteer Launcher
  6. 06:05Extraction Issues and Solutions
  7. 07:21Launching Cans for Distance
  8. 10:02Using .22 Blanks vs. Live Rounds
  9. 13:01Extraction Challenges
  10. 13:18Distance Test with Targeteer
  11. 14:00Stage Two: Mossberg 200K Shotgun
  12. 14:39Hitting Cans with the Shotgun
  13. 16:03Attempting Shots with the American Launcher
  14. 17:05More Can Launching Fun
  15. 18:03Final Can Launching Attempts
  16. 19:39Reflections on the Targeteer and Heat
  17. 20:00Vintage Can Compatibility Issues
  18. 20:54Loudness and Safety Concerns
  19. 21:19Modern Applications of the Launcher Design
  20. 22:23Favorite Device of the Day
  21. 23:00Attempting to Shoot Full Cans
  22. 24:30Concluding Thoughts and Heat Exhaustion
  23. 25:29Post-Filming Mishaps
  24. 26:00Loaded .22 Blank Incident
  25. 27:00Mossberg 200K Shotgun Deep Dive

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Targeteer Can Launcher and how does it work?

The Targeteer Can Launcher is a device patented in 1960 that uses .22 caliber blanks to launch empty cans. It functions by inserting a blank into the launcher, attaching an empty can to the muzzle, and firing the blank, which propels the can forward.

What kind of cans work with the Targeteer Can Launcher?

Finding compatible cans can be challenging as modern cans differ from those made in the 1960s. Specific brands like Rotel original diced tomatoes and green chilies have been found to fit and launch effectively with the Targeteer.

Are there differences between American and British-made Targeteer launchers?

Yes, the video notes that Webley-manufactured Targeteer launchers tend to handle .22 blanks better than some American versions. American models can sometimes struggle with ejecting spent casings or may try to crush the cans due to chamber differences.

Is the Targeteer Can Launcher loud, and do I need hearing protection?

The Targeteer Can Launcher is very loud when firing .22 blanks, producing a sound comparable to a 9mm handgun. It is essential to wear hearing protection when operating this device to prevent permanent hearing damage.

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