Shooting a Flame-Thrower!: GunVenture|S1 E1 P2

Published on October 8, 2016
Duration: 5:21

This episode of GunVenture explores the construction and operation of a DIY flamethrower built from commercially available parts. The video details the fuel mixture, pressure system using a CO2 tank, and ignition method, demonstrating its capabilities with impressive flame projection. It also touches on the regulatory status of flamethrowers in the US.

Quick Summary

Flamethrowers are not federally regulated in the US, though some states have restrictions. DIY models can be built from commercial parts, using a diesel/gasoline mix for fuel, a CO2 tank for pressure, and a blowtorch for ignition, capable of projecting flames up to 50 feet.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to GunVenture
  2. 00:22Ian Harrison of Recoil Magazine
  3. 00:35Behind the Scenes Photography
  4. 01:09Capturing Action Shots
  5. 01:41Photography Term: Chimping
  6. 02:06Introducing the Flamethrower
  7. 02:13Commercially Available Flamethrower
  8. 02:33Flamethrower Weight and Effects
  9. 02:50Flamethrower Regulation Status
  10. 03:12Fuel Mixture: Diesel and Gasoline
  11. 03:19Pressure System: CO2 Tank
  12. 03:29Ignition: Blowtorch
  13. 03:38Operating the Flamethrower
  14. 04:04First Flamethrower Test
  15. 04:32Impressive Flame Projection
  16. 05:09Upcoming Segments

Frequently Asked Questions

Are flamethrowers regulated by the US federal government?

No, flamethrowers are not regulated by the federal government in the United States. However, some individual states have enacted their own restrictions and regulations concerning their ownership and use.

What materials are used to build a DIY flamethrower?

A DIY flamethrower can be constructed using commercially available parts. The fuel mixture typically consists of diesel and a small amount of gasoline for volatility, and a CO2 tank (like a paintball tank) is used for pressurization.

How is a DIY flamethrower ignited?

Once the fuel mixture is pressurized and expelled from the lance or wand, it is ignited using a blowtorch. This creates an immediate and sustained flame projection.

What is the operational range of this DIY flamethrower?

The DIY flamethrower demonstrated in the video is capable of projecting an incendiary flame up to approximately 50 feet. The weight of the unit is around 70 lbs.

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