How far can an M2 flamethrower shoot?
132 ft
| M2 Flamethrower | |
|---|---|
| Effective firing range | 651⁄2 ft (20.0 m) |
| Maximum firing range | 132 ft (40 m) |
| Feed system | Two, 2 US gal (7.6 l) Napalm/gasoline tanks (fuel) One Nitrogen tank (propellant) |
| Sights | None |
Is Flame Thrower legal?
In the United States, flamethrowers are broadly legal for personal ownership and use. California requires a permit for the possession of a flamethrower, and only Maryland has outright banned their ownership and use.
What kind of fuel do flamethrowers use?
Most military flamethrowers use liquid fuel, typically either gasoline or diesel, but commercial flamethrowers are generally blowtorches using gaseous fuels such as propane; gases are safer in peacetime applications, because their flames have less mass flow rate and dissipate faster, and often are easier to extinguish …
Which states allow flamethrowers?
Flamethrowers are legal in every state in the union, except California. The ownership of flamethrowers is an issue that the federal government leaves up to the states. There are no federal laws that reference flamethrowers in any way.
Can you make a homemade flamethrower?
Flamethrowers are actually incredibly easy to make and require minimal tools (at least for basic, more unsafe versions). Read the steps below for instructions on making 3 different flamethrowers, each with a different level of output. Some may be more difficult to make than others.
What was the fuel for an M2 flamethrower?
The M2 is a man-portable backpack flamethrower connected to a backpack containing two tanks of fuel and a nitrogen propellant.
Can I buy a real flamethrower?
Legal to own In the USA Flamethrowers are federally unregulated and not even considered a firearm (ironic) by the BATF. No need for any NFA tax stamps, weapons licensing or even an FFL dealer.