Well, that's one option. But it's a bit predictable, and I like to surprise those who might like to overawe me with their greater numbers or violence.
George Carlin had the best quote on flamethrowers:
“The very existence of flamethrowers proves that some time, somewhere, someone said to themselves, “You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”