Can I use a flamethrower in self defense?

“Legally” you can use any deadly force to prevent immediate danger of serious bodily injury to yourself or a third person. You “may” be cleared criminally depending on the jurisdiction in which you use the flamethrower.

Are flamethrowers good against zombies?

Flamethrowers are mostly useless in combat situations, the range is short the ammo is expended quickly and its HEAVY to carry. Flamers are a weapon designed to inspire fear. Zombies do not have a sense of fear. Flamers are designed to cause pain.

Are flamethrowers effective?

Flamethrowers are very effective at destroying troops occupying bunkers and caves. They can also be useful against tanks in the right circumstances. That doesn’t make them effective in modern warfare. They have downsides – limited range, big awkward tanks that scream out shoot me first.

Is fire an effective weapon?

Fire has been with us since the beginning of time, and has always been an effective and efficient weapon. It’s viciously destructive, spreads rapidly, is difficult to contain, and is extremely lethal in dense, urban areas. It’s portable, cheap, easily concealed and easy to use. Fire is dramatic.

Who created the flamethrower?

Richard Fiedler
Originally invented by a German engineer, Richard Fiedler, in 1900 the flamethrower was accepted into service by the German Army in 1911 and was used by specialist assault engineer units.

Can sand be used as a weapon?

‘This is a good idea!’ The Sandgun is a ranged weapon that can use Sand, Pearlsand, Ebonsand, or Crimsand as its ammunition, which are affected by gravity. In contrast to most non-explosive weapons, it is possible for a player firing the Sandgun to hit themselves and cause damage.

Did Romans use flaming arrows?

More sophisticated devices were developed by the Romans which had iron boxes and tubes which were filled with incendiary substances and attached to arrows or spears. Flaming arrows and crossbow bolts were used throughout the period.

What is a flamethrower used for?

Diabolically simple, the flamethrower, now an iconic military weapon, brought a biblical Hades of fire and brimstone to the modern battlefield. 11 January 2016 Carl Gnam

Do modern armies still use flamethrowers?

Flamethrowers still remain in the arsenals of many armies today, however, and will never be entirely replaced as one of the most notorious terror weapons in the annals of modern combat.

Did the United States have a flamethrower in WW2?

The United States was a latecomer to the war, and never adopted a flamethrower of its own during the conflict. In fact, although not a particularly complicated weapon or difficult to manufacture, America did not develop its own flamethrower until 1940.

Why did the Kleinflammenwerfer have a limited lifespan?

Each time the operator wanted to fire a new burst he had to replace the ignition device, a serious inconvenience that led to a limited lifespan for the kleinflammenwerfer. The larger model, the grossflammenwerfer, or “large flame thrower,” worked in a similar fashion but had a range nearly twice that of the smaller model.