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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWant to buy a flamethrower? Soon to be available, completely legal in 49 states
[quote]The XM42 from Ion Productions is every pyromaniac's dream come true: a personal, portable flamethrower that's (amazingly still) legal everywhere except California. You'll be able to get your own flame on for as little as $700[/quote]
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/19/49-state-legal-personal-flamethrower/??ncid=rss_full
Haven't seen a lot about this item, surprisingly.
At 700 it's pretty pricey, though it wouldn't surprise me if it sells out immediately. A item like this is a wet dream for a lot of people.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)...along with the tree, the house, and anything else nearby.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018739647
Lancero
(3,011 posts)Terrible idea.
Hornets are a pain in the ass as they are, dealing with flaming hornets is much worse.
Fearless
(18,421 posts)TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)Logical
(22,457 posts)The very existence of flamethrowers proves that sometime, somewhere, someone said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but Im just not close enough to get the job done.
NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)We don't want anyone to see them.
hifiguy
(33,688 posts)sarisataka
(18,759 posts)The difference is old military models run $10k+. This one isn't pricey, it's affordable.
I wouldn't worry too much though. Darwinism will slow the market.
Lint Head
(15,064 posts)and you can't burn someone to death when you're shot dead. Unless you crowbar them both when they're not looking.
Codeine
(25,586 posts)VScott
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Lancero
(3,011 posts)NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)and entirely legal as far as I know. It's undoubtedly not as effective as a firearm, but if you could get off a few rounds, I'm sure a bad guy could be disabled until the cops showed up.
FrodosPet
(5,169 posts)Recursion
(56,582 posts)I used one at my granddad's farm to clear brush. (Not this model, which looks a little too fancy for me.) As hipsters keep going Back to the Land, expect more expensive bespoke farm implements.