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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.
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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."
To: Kartographer
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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...)
To: Kartographer
Wow. When I heard about the proposed ban, I thought they were talking about propane weed burners.
To: Kartographer
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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.)
To: Kartographer
The unintended consequences boggle the mind.
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posted on
08/26/2015 4:57:31 PM PDT
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(To defeat the democRATs, we must first defeat the Republicans.)
To: Kartographer
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posted on
08/26/2015 4:59:25 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
To: Kartographer
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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)
To: Kartographer
Just imagine what could go wrong.
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:00:03 PM PDT
by
Fungi
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.
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:00:40 PM PDT
by
Mr. Jeeves
(Heteropatriarchal Capitalist)
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.
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:01:02 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
To: right way right
How hard can it be? It’s like point and click. :)
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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)
To: Kartographer
Wow. When I heard about the proposed ban, I thought they were talking about propane weed burners.
To: Kartographer
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:04:07 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
To: cripplecreek
Why not just have them drop you in a stock tank of gasoline?
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:06:39 PM PDT
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(To defeat the democRATs, we must first defeat the Republicans.)
To: Kartographer
They have a cool website. Price is a cool $899
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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)
To: Mr. Jeeves
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:07:47 PM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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’!
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:08:47 PM PDT
by
KoRn
(Department of Homeland Security, Certified - "Right Wing Extremist")
To: kjam22
And proudly made in the USA.
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:08:57 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Detroit, getting a head start on the zombie apocalypse.
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posted on
08/26/2015 5:13:59 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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
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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.")))))
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