Firearms Facts Episode 14: "Flare Guns For Defense?"

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[@zerozero4822]

"Its hard to miss the sky" Favorite quote ever

[@lorraineweller4929]

There's some people that probably would like the Mexican firing squad there's a video of them shooting someone like 10 times and one of the people dont die he did finish off but how shit of a shot can you get it most likely hit no arteries or vital organs

[@katrinahyke7238]

Famous words to live by he should write a book about success and how it can effect you hahahaha

[@bobsnow6242]

He looks like a low-budget Doctor Who villain.

[@desktorp]

No need to be redundant.

[@jacobmelanson3210]

So.... just a Doctor Who villain in general.

[@notserpmale03]

+Deonies Agreed, But modern day ones are a lot more high quality, but i can indeed agree

[@pythonproductions7871]

+Bob Snow Lol

[@lelenny4522]

+Python Productions I must say, we do still have poorly written eps but the details on them are stunning.

[@crabbysam]

Many years ago when I was a teenager I was shot in the torso with one of these orange 12ga flares and it bounced off me and caused zero harm, not even a light bruise nor a burn mark was present. The distance was no more than ten feet. I was prepping my boat and a neighborhood kid picked up the orange flare gun thinking it was a toy. It was only loaded as I test the gun each spring when I launch my boat. Good lesson that day was learned. I wasn't happy about being shot, but it was still a good lesson. One that served me well as a civilian and active duty in the service. PS, The Orion 12ga Flare-Gun in this video had a longer overall length cartridge than the one I was shot with. Perhaps now they have a larger primer and propellant in slightly larger rubes than the Orion flare-guns that the one I was shot with. I surely wouldn't want to get shot with a 37mm flare. PSS, The kid that shot me is now a very good friend, go figure... was his best man at his wedding, but I do know that when he visits, my side-arms and long guns are kept in my gun vault, as he nor anyone else will ever shoot me with my own gun, intentional or not. :)

[@TRIIGGAVELLI]

Man I wish you guys tried that on ballistics gel...

[@annasusandykes4791]

Ikr be so kool

[@TheWolfsnack]

....or....the meat target!

[@rakstar343]

It would bounce off

[@juliojjesgmailcom]

from 6-8 feet...

[@Suojeluninja]

There is actually a documented case during WWII where a finnish soldier killed with a flare gun a russian soldier that had entered their bunker but in the dark went past him exposing his back.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

I've been shot with one before... It melted a hole through my leg to the bone. 3 degree burn bigger than my hand all the way down. 4th degree burn on the bone. 2 weeks and 2 days in the hospital.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

Matthew Keith I remained conscious the entire time. After about 15 minutes of debating the pros and cons of going to the hospital got a friend to drive me there and walked in under my own power, managing to minimize limping. As well as turned down pain killers (they violate policy) I did finally cave and took some. But less than a quarter of what they wanted me to take... What was more painful was them scrubbing my leg. The thing to remember is water can't put it out and will react violently to the flare. Your only option is to wait for it to go out on its own. They thought I was crazy when I said I'd rather have that happen a hundred time to me than once to a horse or deer. I love horses and deer.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

***** hospitals cost money.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

Matthew Keith you're welcome... I also now avoid bright hot burny things lol.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

Matthew Keith I might shoot it off at midnight on new year's eve though.

[@SilverStarHeggisist]

COVYN I was sitting on my bed and snap loaded it (where closing the chamber and cocking the hammer is done as one motion) but the hammer slipped half way back and went forward setting the round off. Because of the very low velocity it dropped immediately and went into my leg even though it was pointed well above my leg.

[@AverageFlamethrower]

What's with the low-budget Darth Vader?

[@MoshiMoshiKaji]

RIP Barry. We love you!

[@AZDesertExplorer]

Who was that!? The zodiac killer of 2069?

[@916SIkhness]

LMFAO!! For real, what the heck is going on in those woods.

[@GhostOfBillCooper]

It's just the old guy Berry in home made body armor.

[@adventuresofwillandshelby6013]

916SIkhness don’t ask... don’t tell...

[@WhiteScarsEmo]

I kept thinking it was one of the RoboCop 2s. lol

[@bobsullivan5714]

I had no idea these crappy little Orion flare guns could be so useful. I had one on my boat for years and never fired it. Might even be an effective predator deterrent if you don't mind burning the forest down.

[@sabredriver42]

if I shoot an intruder in my home with a flare gun who should I call first the police or fire dept?

[@hanelyp1]

"Hello, 911, I just shot an intruder with a flare gun. Please send the fire department and police."

[@susancraik7587]

good question, LOL

[@cmendla]

America's funniest home videos???

[@ianfinrir8724]

Yes

[@xMrjamjam]

Contact live leak

[@Johnnysthunder]

Rest In Peace Barry, you’re still very missed Man

[@TheDeadeye5]

4:59 Arthur Hi-Point doesn't need a flare gun...the flashlights on his helmet are already in SOS mode.

[@zdravkonovosel122]

Since flare inserts for .22lr and other calibers are banned in Slovenia i made by myself .22lr adapter for 26,5mm flare gun from aluminium pipe and real barrel from .22lr Beretta. Works excellent!

[@shauncry9310]

Your going ro prison

[@zdravkonovosel122]

@@shauncry9310 nope. We can use that legal if we are gun owners and we have permits for that calibre

[@shauncry9310]

@@zdravkonovosel122 hmmm

[@eddietat95]

@@shauncry9310 *You're *to

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

I just got into the world of military flare guns with my new Czech surplus VZ44 in 26.5mm. It's an absolute beast of a launcher, weighing over 2 pounds of solid steel! A friend of mine is helping me acquire a .45LC/.410 insert, further expanding it's usability. I'm getting ready for a camping trip next week after my flare shipment arrives and I'm happy I found this video.

[@jacobseraphin685]

“It’s hard to miss the sky” 😂😂😂 that’s why love Barry RIP him ❤❤❤❤

[@cronocoffin]

I love those surplus German parkas.

[@KrispyBoxing]

The 12 gauge flares are quite weak. My company, Patel Ballistics Corporation, manufactures brand new, all Stainless-Steel 26.5/25mm flare guns on our website. If anybody is interested, please look us up! (Sorry in advance for the self-promo, just trying to get our product out there!)

[@American_Hustle]

Here 10 years later and I appreciate you guys for making this video, this was informational for me bc I’m a new truck driver working at one of these “starter” companies and they say we can’t have guns in the truck. Still gonna carry my 9 for sure but definitely ab to go and buy a flare gun for first line of defense bc they didn’t say that we couldn’t have those 😂

[@29thmarines]

R.I.P. Berry, you will be missed by all of us.

[@cruststuffer3052]

Robbie Owens who tf is berry?

[@Deadtileyedie]

Bootleg Shrek the older guy in video...he passed he was a awesome guy

[@cruststuffer3052]

Greg Gentry HIS NAME WAS B A R R Y

[@kitkatstrats9516]

Crust stuffer it's a typo get over it

[@xBeauGaming]

More Arthur HighPoint!!

[@PrestonA]

Pyro has to be watching this.

[@JesusChrist_IsTruth-LoveForALL]

1:52 👀 "it went through a hollow core door" 😶 🤣👏💪

[@lmr2768]

TY FOR GREAT VIDEO. YOU COVERED EVERYTHING I WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FLARE GUN AS A CAMPING SIGNAL AND DEFENSE.

[@angrywhitemale7163]

A little over 40 years ago I used to have to deliver loads to New York. Trucking is great, see America, the ass end of each town, at 3 am. None of us would ever stop for lights, but depending, sometimes we'd roll through them a little slower such at 15 mph. The reason being they'd hop on your stairs or hitch a ride on the rear cow catcher. Rob you, sometimes hijack the load. Some guys carry everywhere they go, but those are the states where it's legal. Get caught with a weapon after crossing into a state where it's illegal. and you can get busted and worse, lose your expensive ride Anyhow, I was one that used to have to go through idiot states. So I used to carry my little steel shafted tire thumper, of course we have big ass ballpean hammers, crowbars, machetes. But some carry a flare gun. You get a jacked up monkey standing on your stairs with his pea shooter at 90 degrees and, and point the flair gun in his face. He either disappears quick or you can count his fillings using the light in his mouth. It's great for defence and legal in all 50 too.

[@unclejack123]

R.I.P. Barry ................. JRW

[@canadathailand1316]

Great video, I was amazed at how strong flair guns are! Thanks for sharing!

[@laa0fa502]

I watched this video 8 years ago when I was 11 I recognized it immediately from a deeeep place. You two are exactly like Ned and Jimbo from Southpark!

[@mintcake5355]

tf2 pyro anyone

[@lorenzpacis3249]

In TF2, the flare only touches the skin and causes aflame to whomever he hits, while the real life flare gun can penetrate unarmored flesh and burn from the INSIDE, which seems much more hurtful. Pyro's weapons can be explained however, the standard can be explosive based, setting fire to whoever it hits, and the crit mechanic can be be sort of explained by going through the burning and exposed flesh and exploding from the inside!

[@scouttrooperhh-1487]

Why Im here

[@zacharyjohnson9562]

Yeah that’s actually why I’m here. I’m black so I’d die if a carried an actual gun, and I was playing tf2 and wondered if it would work!

[@noobling7220]

Me

[@pandda_mash5425]

Rest in peace Barry we will all miss you 😘

[@coreyg7575]

these older videos were truly great, before they gave a damn and were just out having as much fun as possible. They new stuff is great too, in a more ,"by the book" way.

[@Acidicheartburn]

Excellent episode of FF! Very informative and very entertaining.

[@eavf953]

"It's hard to miss the sky" hahahaha

[@ynk1611]

Its perfect for defense, when its from Mann Co. ;D

[@lorenzpacis3249]

In TF2, the flare only touches the skin and causes aflame to whomever he hits, while the real life flare gun can penetrate unarmored flesh and burn from the INSIDE, which seems much more hurtful. Pyro's weapons can be explained however, the standard can be explosive based, setting fire to whoever it hits, and the crit mechanic can be be sort of explained by going through the burning and exposed flesh and exploding from the inside!

[@zacharyjohnson9562]

Thank Saxton for this!

[@arcturus8896]

Everyone's a badass till Arthur comes ridin down the hill.

[@jackiedevito9201]

Ha ha that high-speed portable ballistic protection unit is hilarious! So many protective features!

[@TheSmileyPirate]

I love that line: "It's hard to miss the sky." :)

[@deadlydam]

Me: Hits a bird flare dropped super fast to the ground also me: did i just miss shooting in the sky

[@queensadministrator2106]

4:40 what the hell is he waring

[@queensadministrator2106]

why do people like my commet I don't get it?

[@bophades]

It's a suit to keep him alive :(

[@Imabeatyouman]

Gashopoide are you kidding?

[@bophades]

Yes, it's a device that keeps him alive with government technology, he's the 60 trillion dollar man.

[@Imabeatyouman]

Gashopoide ur such a troll douche. it looks just decorative.

[@lowlightevangelist9431]

Great video! Answers some lingering questions.

[@Voyagerss77]

Excellent I enjoyed very much the whole video, nice music at the end

[@samhamsord7942]

"It's hard to miss the sky" (c)

[@sebastiansundelin6313]

like TF2 pyro's flare gun :)

[@lorenzpacis3249]

In TF2, the flare only touches the skin and causes aflame to whomever he hits, while the real life flare gun can penetrate unarmored flesh and burn from the INSIDE, which seems much more hurtful. Pyro's weapons can be explained however, the standard can be explosive based, setting fire to whoever it hits, and the crit mechanic can be be sort of explained by going through the burning and exposed flesh and exploding from the inside!

[@ps2hacker]

I used to keep one of those around for non lethal self defence. I used low brass shells repacked with rock salt, which are more than light enough to be flare gun safe, and will ruin your day, if shot in your face.

[@bubblehead6160]

great video guys, keep it up.

[@sonofthe7thson]

why is he wearing that

[@theunofficialeazy-e8321]

in case of a malfunction causing an explosion?

[@Tula1940_LB]

Because he can

[@PhilJLF]

spybug8 the German flag? They are both morons... I would never support their gun shop; twiddle di and twiddle dumb *spelling ;)*

[@PhilJLF]

Logan Barnette and flair guns would make a horrible self defense, you would be better off with your fists or a fucking spoon.. there has been no reports of a death from a direct blow to a flair gun, only people that died from one was because of a fire it stated... I literally watched someone shoot themselves point blank in the head with a flair gun (a pricey one) and all It did was bounce off his head, threw him back and burnt his hair... they are inaccurate and most of the time if they hit someone they’ll just bounce off... people have fucking flair gun wars in 3rd world countries (for fun, I don’t know why..) all the shit these two idiots say are mostly inappropriate.

[@Tula1940_LB]

Phil J.L Fig well yeah but at very close range it would be hell. If you put an adapter into the 26.5mm to fire say... 12 gauge... Then you have a less horrible defensive firearm but still pretty bad.

[@Tscendrik]

What is this weird suit about? :)

[@smokeymcbeerbong6961]

Foxey German army uniform

[@Tscendrik]

No not his army suit, I meant this black helmet with smoke coming out.

[@smokeymcbeerbong6961]

Foxey oh ok:D lol idk

[@Tscendrik]

yeh Im german so I know what his army jacket is :3

[@smokeymcbeerbong6961]

Foxey ok dann sind wir uns ja einig :D

[@spacecowboy1438]

Man that wearable bong thing shure did help me understand flare guns.

[@scottjones9973]

This is really well done. It's interesting and a little funny too.

[@TheRealBigPlayas]

The second guy cant shoot....used both hands and stll missed haha

[@Bladsmith]

TheRealBigPlayas These things don't shoot straight, dumb shit.

[@WyattUTFT]

+TheRealBigPlayas The other guy was shooting a huge wooden door thing. The second guy can shoot if you look at his other videos

[@leirgauk]

+TheRealBigPlayas Sorry, but that comment was stupid and self-contradictory. When a gun has low accuracy, that doesn't mean that it ALWAYS misses the target. It means its accuracy is inconsitent.

[@TheRealBigPlayas]

leirgauk Do you know what contrdictory means?

[@leirgauk]

TheRealBigPlayas Yes, and I suppose you didn't understand what I was referring to. Try reading your comment again, and see if you get it this time. If you still have trouble, let me know and I'll explain.

[@Bill22252]

Glad to see Sir Arthur make another appearence. Keep on keeping on.

[@TheColosiss]

We miss you Barry. You will live forever in our hearts and minds.

[@stopthemadness99]

Also a very good demonstration of why a flare gun, like any other firearm, should always be handled safely and pointed in a safe direction when firing.

[@SparkJive]

Thank you for the great video! Answered a question I've had for a very long time ^^

[@KrabbenSlick]

Cool video, allways good to learn something new, and a good one with the robot!

[@geepcj2a]

Thanks for the great vids! Nice camo.

[@byelochka]

Who doesn’t miss ol’Barry. What a great fella.

[@blonderzigeuner1]

Its hard to miss the sky hahaha genius. I just love your videos and cant wait for the next one

[@eddyco3451]

Great video always thought about what kind of damage one of these can do

[@glockbrothers]

Great videos fellers. Hope to be as good as you. Thanks Barry and Eric.

[@booniecap101]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Very cool. And Arthur HiPoint was great.

[@Xularius]

Damn Arthur, I mist half the video laughing!! :-) Great video guys!!!

[@PaleVillian]

Awesome video guys! You guys are my favorite channel. You should do a video on the effects of exotic 12 gauge ammo, like Bolo rounds,dragon's breath, Terminator X, ect..

[@jrossi9250]

I have had the plastic version on my boat for years and always wondered.... Thanks!

[@t328]

way funny, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO Y'ALL from SOUTHERN CALIF

[@alanhelgeson690]

This gives a whole New Meaning to the words : " light em up ! "

[@olkris7369]

4:58 sounds like the biggest bong ever used XD

[@NomadNivrek]

It's hard to miss the sky...gotta love it!

[@bellakaldera3305]

My 26.5 mm Commie Bloc flaregun is fun, but It has hellacious recoil, I'm not surprised you had "Arthur Highpoint" do the shooting! I didn't see any of the shorter cased red or green flares tested, the smoke shells have an inner aluminium case with a separate propellant charge that you could see in the keyhole silhouette. With my experience the colored 26.5 flares hit so hard they usually extinguish themselves if shot into a hard object.

[@ristin59]

I see Sir Arthur Hi-Point has gone techno with flashing lights & fog. Flare would light up a bad guy in a hurry. Great video!

[@Mr683465]

Lmao Arthur Hipoint....y'all are the best

[@kg4boj]

I've been shot point blank with one of those newer 12 gauge orion flare guns near point blank in the back. It did not penetrate it felt about what it feels like to be shot with a paintball gun and left a very similar mark. It did not burn me though, they take a second or so to fully ignite

[@the5stacys]

did this incident occur on the Eastside of Chicago? l might have been there.

[@kg4boj]

@@the5stacys No, Tampa actually

[@zoynes4968]

Think you I definitely learned something important about those now

[@brown55061]

This is my new favorite episode. Flare guns shooting through solid wood doors? OH YEAH! The blue smoke was awesome. I think these may be more lethal than my 380 lol, guess it's time to start packing a fluorescent orange flare gun.

[@michomicho7668]

HAHAH THE ,,RED ,,WIKING 2 METER BEHIND DART W ,, IS NO GLASSES //BARE YOU ROCK GUYS

[@penguinistas]

Another fun day at the range... I am envious.

[@Garciamrcool]

Best gun channel on KZbin

[@SPCGonzoDeluxe]

totally diggin the HD

[@amak1131]

Love the Flektarn jackets, didn't know you could get a hold of those.

[@skateecho]

Arthur kinda reminds me of top gears "stig" also a masked test driver. Pretty cool! Flares did more than I expect

[@Underpantsniper]

ahhhh i love this show

[@derstreit]

Cool Vid, nice idea! And as a german guy, it is also very nice to see that you both wear Flecktarn (Woodland and Dessert!). Thanks for that!

[@Bill23799]

haha I literally Laughed OUT loud when i saw Arthur Highpoint

[@JoakimGulbrandsen]

Haha, love your slogan, "Moss Pawn & Gun - Guns and Gold"

[@IArkProject]

is that a bulletproof suit of some kind? Lol, I was really interested in Mr hipoint

[@RobertoDonatti]

Back in the '70s, during the war against Commie guerrilla in Argentina, I was the driver for a Lt.Col. that had suffered several assassination attempts. He carried a German flare gun, an 8 bore. He reloaded the empty aluminum cartridges with 2 oz of #1 buck. You cannot imagine the effects of that load on a human body at five yards!

[@purplemutantas]

Arthur looks he could be an alien in a Doctor Who episode! It's interesting to see the damage a flair can do.

[@Julius44bc]

Great video.

[@RichardAmmo1]

That is an Awesome costume! I like it! However; as usual, the video is excellant too! Great Job fella's! I appreciate your willingness to try anything at least once for our sakes! Thank you again!

[@coonhunter4lifexx]

very good video i wondered about the inserts for the 26mm flare pistols, you guys should test some or make one that would be very cool

[@DarthEvilicus]

I agree, its the best way to determine what it would actually do to a person. they should do a part II

[@whoohaaXL]

I have always wanted to know with those plastic Orion flare guns, if you made a little tiny tissue paper pouch of say 25-30 .177 caliber BB's and loaded them up in the flare itself, would it have enough power to push those BB's at at least the same velocity as a flare it self? (when chronographed it's around 425 to 450 feet per second for the flare itself) or maybe slightly less? Right now I have a 1 and 1/2 inch by 1 and 1/2 in piece of tissue paper pushed nicely and neatly in the flare and loaded as many of the .177 BB's as I could without making anything too loose or too tight and I trimmed and tucked the tissue over at the end and put a black dot of acrylic paint on the folded wadding so I knew that it had something in i....and to act as a slight breakable adhesive to crack (as regular hobby cheap acrylic paint does) when the BBs leave the cartridge, but before I pull the trigger I would like to get your advice or see if it's something you would like to do as an experiment? And of course would you see any issue with safety in this? I made these about a month ago but have yet to pull the trigger. Any help or any answer would be appreciated! And I love the channel!

[@RocketeerRich]

Got fireworks, got a mascot, all you're missing is a chopper, some fatigues and paratrooper gear to rent out. ...I think you guys are well on your way to opening a theme park.

[@cezarregala8403]

ever since playing team fortress 2 ive always wondered if you could kill someone with a flare gun and thanks to you now i know

[@WallyMerc06]

It's basically when the projectile turns on it's side or on end while penetrating the target instead of flying straight through like a normal bullet would. Notice how the first flares that shot through the door left a pretty symmetrical circle, but the larger 26mm flares they shot left a gaping elongated hole, hence they keyholed.

[@txturbo930]

good stuff gents, and funny too!

[@caddilacjim]

Very interesting video.

[@bouncebynum]

"It's hard to miss the Sky" LOL!!

[@CeeKayz0rz]

It's the fact that the round penetrated the door like it wasn't even there.

[@WAFFENSS69]

LOVE THE CAMMO JACKETS GUYS

[@bubbatheking9225]

You guys are too danged funny. The ORION can give you enough time to find the ball bat to finish Perpy off. This is a 'Killer' video! (Get it? hehehe) Thank you for your service.