Want to buy a flamethrower? Soon to be available, completely legal in 49 states

[Lancero]

[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]

1. Awesome for hornet nest removal

...along with the tree, the house, and anything else nearby.

[pinboy3niner]

8. And beats an assault rifle for cooking bacon

guy cooks bacon by wrapping on assault rifle and firing it 90 times
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018739647

[Lancero]

13. No no no no no...

Terrible idea.

Hornets are a pain in the ass as they are, dealing with flaming hornets is much worse.

[Fearless]

2. Let's play a game of which republican has a small penis.

[TexasProgresive]

3. I'm not interested but for those who are here's a link w/video

http://ion-productions.com/the-xm42-unveiled/

[Logical]

4. Famous George Carlin line.......

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 I’m just not close enough to get the job done.”

[NuclearDem]

5. Give us 500,000 and paint them dark brown.

We don't want anyone to see them.

[hifiguy]

9. That is one of the all-time classic Carlin bits.

[sarisataka]

6. They have always been available and legal

The NFA of 1934 regulates suppressors, full-auto firearms, rifle barrel length, shotgun overall length, cannons over .50-caliber etc., etc., etc. but not a word about flame weapons. It’s a non-issue with the Feds and barring state regulations any citizen can own/operate a flamethrower (note- this is not legal advice, consult your local and state laws before you acquire something that wherfs flammen!).

http://www.guns.com/2013/06/01/so-you-want-to-buy-a-flamethrower/
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]

7. But...but you can't fire your gun when you're burning to death

and you can't burn someone to death when you're shot dead. Unless you crowbar them both when they're not looking.

[Codeine]

10. Perfect for de-icing the windshield.

[VScott]

11. Just build your own

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[Lancero]

15. Eh, I'd rather build one of these...

[NaturalHigh]

16. That thing is incredibly cool...

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]

12. How about a little touch up on your paintjob?

[Recursion]

14. Farmers and firefighters use them

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.