Firearms Facts Episode 16: Flare Guns For Defense Part 2

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In this episode, we showcase the Kennesaw Cannon Co. Sub-Caliber Device for the Geco Flare gun. Using this insert allows you to safely fire .45 LC and .410 shotshells from the gun. This insert is perfect for campers, hikers, boaters, or just an extra defensive option to have around the homestead. In Part 3 we will explore the accuracy potential of the Geco with the addition of iron sights.
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[@jtgall1]

My father told me that when he was in the Marines in WW2 that he and some of his buddies had flare guns on them with a shotgun shell loaded. This was their foxhole hole gun at night just in case somebody snuck up next to them. Great vid as always!

[@TheBazFella]

Excellent video. I'm subbed. ;) Here in the UK you need a firearms licence to even own a flare gun, while loads of automatic fire weaponry sits in the hands of criminals and gangs. Thats why its so important for you guys to protect your gun laws at all costs.

[@adrienperie6119]

It would be so awesome if you could do a ballistics gelatin test with this flare-gun with flares and with the insert, i think a "flare gun ballistics gel test" video with a picture of a burning flare stuck in the gel would make a lot of views ! Please like this comment if you think that's a good idea so that they can see this !

[@adrienperie6119]

God I miss Barry... He made me subscribe to this show back when it barely had 50k subscribers. He always had some interesting story to tell, he was the "wise old gun guy", rest in peace. *As an aside*, I'm pretty sure Barry worked on the MAC-10 or 11 at Cobray or Military Arms Corporation, he talked about it in a very old video, anybody has more information on that ?

[@robertvaughn7358]

I miss Barry . I Liked listening to him he was full of knowledge and information about firearms and history

[@quinnmoore5985]

lol we figured out how to do this around 6th 7th grade but we mad them from glued washers. only ever shot 22s @ and there was no acuracy, but at 12 when you got a gun, it dosent even matter

[@ReadySetPainter]

I miss berry! hes the man!!

[@joulesjools3211]

Howd he die?

[@datura_boof]

@@joulesjools3211 guessing a gun

[@mattv2099]

"right on target," "boom, got him" - Be my grandpa, please.

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@Will Hayes instablaster ;)

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[@johnmchugh8088]

ripp barry

[@electromech7335]

Finally found a video of someone using the flare gun and insert. other videos they just keep it on the table and talk about it for 20min. thanks these are pretty cool. they seem to handle the bullet pressure fine.

[@cultusmechanicus8001]

Fun Fact: The Germans converted during ww2 many Flare Guns to Grenadelaunchers :D

[@MrJerry160]

RIP barry, I hope you do a follow up Erick

[@shubbagin49]

I remember an old oppo of mine telling me about Very pistol packed with all sorte of nasty sharp stuff being used in the jungle at night , they were british marines in south east asia way back in the 60s.They repelled a regiment of goons after the burmese regular troops abandoned their position, a platoon of british commandos in a prepared position is a very dangerous place to attack, any which way.

[@twistedyogert]

Cool

[@lieutenantpliskin]

Amazing dude that's sick

[@hectorlebron3109]

Thanks guys it was awesome video. Thanks for sharing the flare guns defense!!!

[@JoshForet]

awesome video! your videos are some of the few that i'll actually watch all the way through

[@Godscountry2732]

Yes ,excellent,incase of emergency or a survival situation this would be a game changer,it may save your life,thanks guys

[@dennist3hmenace]

Great stuff as always. Loving this channel more and more!

[@Mrewink5]

You guys always have something interesting to present!

[@howiementzer2376]

I love you guys and your humor

[@FullMetalHoosier]

ballistics gel would be super cool, Thanks Barry and Erik! Good vid

[@mistermistyc2219]

👍👍 great video. I Learned something new ! Awesome advise and info guys

[@TurfSurf]

this is the most interesting video I have seen in a long time!

[@crayzmoe]

I love these guys.. rip Barry.. when.. I see the light on their faces which means they are good guys

[@bwspyder1]

Awesome can't wait till video 3 !

[@caddilacjim]

Great video guys.

[@THEMilkSHAIKH]

I miss you Barry!

[@PureHayabusa]

i love it how Barry doesn't fuck around with aiming and just fires as soon as the round is primed

[@solikewhatlol]

Great video as always!

[@Wetcorps]

Still waiting for part 3 guys :)

[@WiTuLoooo]

Barry's mannerisms & comments are classic....his mannerisms in their last gun gripe are absolutely hilarous

[@geomcc39]

Boom got em ! that knock the wind out of them ! LOVE IT !!!!

[@Vapor413]

An entertaining video, to say the least. Thanks guys!

[@sonic2005018]

Awesome vid very informative

[@juancortes7898]

Looks like a great option for camping. Flare gun, snake gun and desperation weapon against predators of the 2 & 4 legged kind.

[@billroy370]

Marine flares will continue to burn after they hit the ground - and will start a grass fire: first hand experience!

[@RussellRobinson77]

love the heartbeat on the slowmo!

[@ralphcosenza1646]

Excellent.Thank you

[@schecterc1exotic]

I love the way Barry says "Colt"

[@codymccarty9327]

What will an orion flare gun do to ballistic gel?

[@lisakilgore1903]

Thank you very informative.

[@CharacterMatterz]

You guys are 'outstanding in your field'...

[@rstang281]

Great vid.... Keep'em coming!

[@eag8999]

What do you think about some hot 45lc out of the insert? +p and such

[@cwhat842]

The famous last words "watch this" lol love it

[@skylineandy]

I didn't think I was gonna like this video but it shows how good these guys are they can make a flare gun video interesting Lol

[@snidelywhiplash]

I love the heartbeat sound effect at 4:28.

[@TheMrKrause]

I am glad that flare did not bounce back and land I your beard. I can not imagine you without it.

[@00Klingon]

Reminds me of the liberator pistol, the original gun to get a gun. Interestingly enough, they were named FP45 for "Flare Projector, .45 caliber" to throw off spies from understanding it's true purpose.

[@kiekert2007]

I love this channel

[@willardfarr6414]

Thanks guys

[@ieatkittenswspicymustard5089]

good vid man

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

thanks for making this Nice info video !!!!

[@prikasky]

yall havin too much fun!!

[@roopee6985]

Barry you can never have enough pockets....loved the show

[@bracero27]

Right in the gut! Boom! Got'em Barry's commentary is awesome! lol

[@Godscountry2732]

Amazing,are all those shells the same diameter or does the adapter allow different diameters to be fired ?:

[@hernandayolearyallda]

Can you upload a video where you use actual flares to shoot targets, I am curious what it would do.

[@ristin59]

Absolutely cool!

[@Justinpackard413]

if i had this flare gun, a sub caliber device,and a .410 shell in my backpack but dismantled and in seperate containers, can i carry this on hikes as a last resort survival option? i live in massachusetts

[@MoreAmerican]

You guys have too much fun.

[@lachlan1971]

Could you fire .454 casull from this? .44 mag? Is there an insert for 12 ga?

[@SpiritofWildWings]

Thanks guys! I think I will have to get one of those setups!

[@PhilJLF]

Did you ever get one? I’m thinking about it for a survival kit; being so cheap compared to a Medusa revolver while being able to use flairs if you need to also…. using so many different kinds of rounds I like it!

[@kenthomas856]

Years ago I bought an Orion flare gun with 12 ga. shells full of OC. The shells are about an inch and a half long. I can't find any info now, and am wondering if it's safe to fire these shells? Like your show.

[@zwordsman]

This, some shot shells, and some bullets, and some flares.. would make agood lil emergency pack in my truck. Well addition to said pack rather.

[@mikepatten4512]

will the inserts fit in the plastic walmart flare gun and fire safe

[@garysmith10449]

We need guys like you up here in Detroit Michigan

[@LeganArabach]

so, if you combine the pieces, do you have to register it as a handgun? or is it considered a normal firearm? (no registration, just regular gun laws) it'd be pretty hard to register it considering it doesn't have serial numbers...

[@stevenjsantiago9315]

standed in the ocean, sees a rabbit swimming on a carrot floaty.... boom, got em!

[@kevinbaker6168]

Eric, did you and Barry ever check out the Kennesaw Cannon 12 insert, and use the 2 1/2 mini shells in the 26.5 mm flare gun?

[@nilodrallub7812]

LOVE YOU GUYS, YOU ARE NUTS ! KEEP EM COMING !

[@kevinmcmullen6527]

do you have a link for the flare gun metal insert that goes into the flare gun, id like to get me a cheap alternative snake and rodent killer for sxs riding where i can shoot 410 shot shells out of a flare gun.. thanxs

[@rrw2gonefishing]

great vid guys a buddy of mine has the same setup with both the .22 and .45/410 inserts its fun to shoot in its own right but a bit expensive but on another note ill be traveling down from VA before march for a outboard engine course . thats not to far from you guys and will drop by. looking forward to meeting ya'll

[@geomcc39]

Thinking about one for bug out bag. Nice that you can shot 38-.22- 45/410 three calibers in one gun, I'm sure in time they will make other calibers over time !!

[@robertkubrick3738]

I think the 3 inch 5 ball 000 buck is the winner for defense or foraging. Handy as ...well handy.

[@markhadley1545]

If you later remove the insert is it then no longer a firearm?

[@cecilfarrell7566]

Where can I buy the geco 26.5 mm flare guns and the 12 gauge insert

[@m.b.593]

Is it legal to carry with the insert out of the flare gun? 🙏🏻

[@Uffareel]

Ten years late but can you get the 12 gauge insert to shoot flares without a licence ? I have all metal one like that think it's bulgerian and an Orion . I wouldn't be confident shooting a 12 gauge slug through a plastic gun .

[@pneumaticfanatic7835]

can you use other flare guns or is it just limited to the hk polish style?

[@Cokefag2423]

It's a badass jacket!

[@jameslooker4791]

Essential for an emergency kit. Break actions are under rated.

[@Llama212ify]

I love you guys.

[@landocommando8]

Cool. You guys should do a video showing how to make a fire using a flare gun.

[@anthonypeterson5618]

Is the insert separate from gun legal with or without CCW legal? With or without access to ammo?

[@TheShlong86]

you guys should try to make your own insert, ive been wanting a flare pistol for that project for some time now cant wait to see you put the sights on it

[@seannohrdens6743]

Any other loop holes I would love to know involving guns and ability to carry

[@michaelalexander3962]

How did you shoot a 3 inch Magnum buckshot out of it. I didn't know you could shoot 12 GA bullet out of it and wouldn't that have broken your wrist a 12 GA bullet out of a hand gun.. but when you pull the empty cartridge out it looks like a 410shell.. can you shoot 12 or 20ga bullets out of ir

[@stonesteven575]

Where can you find the 9mm inserts I can’t find them anywhere just 38s

[@bobbygasoline]

Impressive. I did not know about that insert. Is there a link for that?

[@DeRose05]

This is something that needs to be in my bug out bag.

[@treada1583]

I just received mine, I like it looks well made and I got the Runway Sub 410/45LC adaptor but I can almost close the gun but not where it will lock, anyone else have this issue

[@noahsuggs2000]

Does anyone know where to find those flare guns, the GECO is hard to find for me.

[@MALICEM12]

how good is the Geco compared to other flare guns?

[@GonadTheNomad_]

You're an accomplished man.

[@Bubblyhiccups]

im thinking of getting a flare gun with the 410 insert for my grandfather who is a gold miner currently in Arizona for snakes or if he gets hurt and there is no one around. What do you think of the HK version 26.5? Its like 65 bucks vs. 100 for the gecko.

[@jamesh5187]

Can that adapter fire 45 acp as well as the 45 LC?

[@infrareddreamz]

canyou tell me where to buy one of those flair guns and the insert??? i have the plastic flair gun on my boat but i would like to get the one you have in the video and the insert,,who has them and whot are they called or a part# thanks for the awesome video

[@gman77gas]

"That will take the wind out of it!"

[@jlatt0319]

Great video love that German flare gun it’s a straight up gun with that insert I thought they only made 22 inserts so this is so cool to see !!

[@sarahbartel4332]

holy cow he is a great shot!

[@Rabiddonky]

i love barry's comments after eric shoots

[@fuckdailluminati]

Have you guys covered the Mossberg 702 plinkster yet? Awesome channel guys!