Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Americans Are "Fired Up" About First Commercially Available Flamethrowers
ZeroHedge ^ | 8/26/15 | Tyler Durden

Posted on 08/26/2015 4:54:31 PM PDT by Kartographer

In the wake of two companies now selling the first commercially available flamethrowers in the United States, at least one mayor has called for increased restrictions on their use. And to no one's surprise, the prospect of prohibition has now driven more sales.

"Business is skyrocketing higher than ever due to the discussion on prohibition," Chris Byars, the CEO of the Ion Productions Team based in Troy, Michigan, told Ars by e-mail.

(Excerpt) Read more at zerohedge.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS:
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-64 next last

In the wake of two companies now selling the first commercially available flamethrowers in the United States, at least one mayor has called for increased restrictions on their use. And to no one's surprise, the prospect of prohibition has now driven more sales.

"Business is skyrocketing higher than ever due to the discussion on prohibition," Chris Byars, the CEO of the Ion Productions Team based in Troy, Michigan, told Ars by e-mail.

"I’m a huge supporter of personal freedom and personal responsibility. Own whatever you like, unless you use it in a manner that is harmful to another or other’s property. We’ve received a large amount of support from police, fire, our customers, and interested parties regarding keeping them legal."

1 posted on 08/26/2015 4:54:31 PM PDT by Kartographer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

WANT


2 posted on 08/26/2015 4:56:13 PM PDT by Old Sarge (I prep because DHS and FEMA told me it was a good idea...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

Wow. When I heard about the proposed ban, I thought they were talking about propane weed burners.


3 posted on 08/26/2015 4:56:15 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

Cool. looks easy enough.


4 posted on 08/26/2015 4:57:03 PM PDT by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our one and only true hope.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

The unintended consequences boggle the mind.


5 posted on 08/26/2015 4:57:31 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (To defeat the democRATs, we must first defeat the Republicans.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer
We’ve received a large amount of support from police, fire, our customers, and interested parties regarding keeping them legal."

Chief Craig wasn't playing around.

(video)Detroit police chief encourages residents to pack heat
6 posted on 08/26/2015 4:59:25 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

7 posted on 08/26/2015 4:59:53 PM PDT by Islander7 (There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

Just imagine what could go wrong.


8 posted on 08/26/2015 5:00:03 PM PDT by Fungi
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

I see no genuine commercial value in such a device - but police departments will probably be lining up to acquire this as a new asset forfeiture appliance.


9 posted on 08/26/2015 5:00:40 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves (Heteropatriarchal Capitalist)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: E. Pluribus Unum

I’m planning a Viking funeral but I’m not that good with a flaming arrow. This will be a fine substitute.


10 posted on 08/26/2015 5:01:02 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: right way right

How hard can it be? It’s like point and click. :)


11 posted on 08/26/2015 5:01:06 PM PDT by kjam22 (my music video "If My People" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74b20RjILy4)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

Wow. When I heard about the proposed ban, I thought they were talking about propane weed burners.


12 posted on 08/26/2015 5:02:19 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

And the video of course.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EKNGdRzEl4


13 posted on 08/26/2015 5:04:07 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: cripplecreek

Why not just have them drop you in a stock tank of gasoline?


14 posted on 08/26/2015 5:06:39 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (To defeat the democRATs, we must first defeat the Republicans.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

They have a cool website. Price is a cool $899


15 posted on 08/26/2015 5:06:52 PM PDT by kjam22 (my music video "If My People" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74b20RjILy4)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mr. Jeeves
"I see no genuine commercial value in such a device -"

I can imagine it would have its applications in some circumstances....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLLVgje1I4U

16 posted on 08/26/2015 5:07:47 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

I just gotta have me one!!

Get in on the Back To School sale!

I could see one being a nightmare regarding safe operation. Any kind of hit from any sort of AP Round would turn the operator into a ‘Human Torch’!


17 posted on 08/26/2015 5:08:47 PM PDT by KoRn (Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: kjam22

And proudly made in the USA.


18 posted on 08/26/2015 5:08:57 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: E. Pluribus Unum

Detroit, getting a head start on the zombie apocalypse.


19 posted on 08/26/2015 5:13:59 PM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: Kartographer

Nuthin` new

viz

—”Frank A. Stevens has received numerous souvenirs from his son, Durand, who is a Sergeant attached to the Signal Corps in the South-west Pacific. They consist of shell and woods and money; a flame thrower; a flag; a telephone, and many other items of interest.”
‘Essex County Republican’ Mar 3, 1944, p1


20 posted on 08/26/2015 5:14:53 PM PDT by bunkerhill7 (("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione.")))))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-64 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson