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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[@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 ?

[@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.

[@mattv2099]

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

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[@khalidfrank7816]

@Will Hayes instablaster ;)

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[@khalidfrank7816]

@Will Hayes happy to help =)

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@cultusmechanicus8001]

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

[@johnmchugh8088]

ripp barry

[@ReadySetPainter]

I miss berry! hes the man!!

[@joulesjools3211]

Howd he die?

[@datura_boof]

@@joulesjools3211 guessing a gun

[@hectorlebron3109]

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

[@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

[@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

[@caddilacjim]

Great video guys.

[@dennist3hmenace]

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

[@howiementzer2376]

I love you guys and your humor

[@geomcc39]

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

[@Mrewink5]

You guys always have something interesting to present!

[@mistermistyc2219]

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

[@FullMetalHoosier]

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

[@solikewhatlol]

Great video as always!

[@ieatkittenswspicymustard5089]

good vid man

[@WiTuLoooo]

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

[@bwspyder1]

Awesome can't wait till video 3 !

[@TurfSurf]

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

[@PureHayabusa]

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

[@TheMrKrause]

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

[@sonic2005018]

Awesome vid very informative

[@ralphcosenza1646]

Excellent.Thank you

[@lisakilgore1903]

Thank you 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!

[@thommysides4616]

God bless your channel!!! I want to thank you guys so much for giving all of us this information. I'm an American living in South Africa where there are no 2nd Amendment rights to own fire arms. This would be a great way for me to be able to defend my family, and for only 39 bucks.... it could be a life saver! Now, I just need to get my hands on one....lol.

[@toboldygo5823]

I live in New York we sort of have the same rules here if you’re a lowlife you just steal a gun and shoot people but if you’re a law abiding citizen they make it harder for you to live in peace. You can’t even buy Mace here in New York state.🤔. 🤪👍🏻✨✌🏻

[@rstang281]

Great vid.... Keep'em coming!

[@prikasky]

yall havin too much fun!!

[@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 !!

[@Vapor413]

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

[@cwhat842]

The famous last words "watch this" lol love it

[@Wetcorps]

Still waiting for part 3 guys :)

[@roopee6985]

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

[@MoreAmerican]

You guys have too much fun.

[@CharacterMatterz]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@garysmith10449]

We need guys like you up here in Detroit Michigan

[@kiekert2007]

I love this channel

[@schecterc1exotic]

I love the way Barry says "Colt"

[@THEMilkSHAIKH]

I miss you Barry!

[@bracero27]

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

[@robertkubrick3738]

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

[@crayzmoe]

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

[@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

[@codymccarty9327]

What will an orion flare gun do to ballistic gel?

[@RussellRobinson77]

love the heartbeat on the slowmo!

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

thanks for making this Nice info video !!!!

[@snidelywhiplash]

I love the heartbeat sound effect at 4:28.

[@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!

[@DeRose05]

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

[@landocommando8]

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

[@ristin59]

Absolutely cool!

[@Llama212ify]

I love you guys.

[@Cokefag2423]

It's a badass jacket!

[@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 !!

[@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

[@willardfarr6414]

Thanks guys

[@Kelthoras1]

Shooting a flare gun in a forrest. Awesome idea ;D

[@jameslooker4791]

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

[@fuckdailluminati]

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

[@MtnJ3w]

@Exo594 no, they would be just .45 LC pistols that just so happen that you can shoot shots helps out of them but its not the intended purpose, it just works

[@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

[@nilodrallub7812]

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

[@zackmiller3881]

this would serve well as a marine or hiking situation signal for help fend off animal attacks

[@yomumisminging]

I was about to suggest you actually use the flares to shoot stuff but you did already, well done sirs.

[@gcoldtruck2]

Depending on the prices, it could make a fun single shot pistol. I'd get one especially for NY!

[@TwiztidJ]

Barry's got the coolest voice.

[@Spicoli1Bilek]

You can get these from cheaper than dirt, sportsmansgide and several other online retailers. Moss pawn may also be selling them. It's worth checking.

[@snazzlebaz125]

by the way awesome video

[@TheHornedOne81]

.45ACP is rimless, so you have an issue using something like this, as the round can be pushed you could use a modded half-moon clip to hold it at the extraction lip on the cartridge and that would allow you to use them.

[@lachlan1971]

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

[@82raptor]

thats a really good point man! i guess one could say "i have this to signal the cops... i just forgot which direction to point it"! i would think getting shot with a flare gun would SUCK! the gun grabbers will NEVER win!!

[@XxJDG33xX]

man what camera are you guys using this video looks awesome. they didnt look bad before or anything but this one is nice!

[@andy2046100]

Hey guys!! Great video. But that music at the end was awesome. Would you happen to know who it is?

[@Gagebradfordmci]

I think you guys should make a series of videos about the history of different guns, cartridges, gear. kind of like how you did in some of the original firearms facts such as the 7.62x54r video

[@striker1553]

Number 4 shot is used here, generally as steel shot for Duck Hunting, Even though #2 is preferred. Winchester makes 1550 FPS steel shot in #4 as well. 3" 12G. Yes, it is buck shot at its smallest size, but reasonably, it is used for large birds and pests.

[@Mossy500A]

My view was #308, sick!! Cool target paper.

[@eag8999]

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

[@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

[@undergradheretic]

They're really common in Army Surplus stores and can be obtained for pretty reasonable prices. I'm assuming he just picked one up for functionality, since they have really good-sized pockets, they're breathable, and they're warm enough for just about any kind of cold weather in Georgia.

[@mikepatten4512]

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

[@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?

[@hernandayolearyallda]

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

[@GonadTheNomad_]

You're an accomplished man.

[@pneumaticfanatic7835]

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

[@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.

[@BeachBow]

I have a friend that flies when he travels, and he travels a lot. First thing he does when he gets to a new city is purchase a flare. Great protection, no permits required, and they're cheap. Even the pencil flares are good for close range. IMHO

[@Raytarded66]

lovin the outro music

[@DcTiger12]

So if I carry the flare gun in my left pocket, the adapter in my right pocket, and some bullets in my buttcrack, do i need a carry permit?

[@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