Bill for flamethrowers to be similar to machineguns on federal level.

• Jan 28, 2016

• #1

LeadSled1

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Haven't seen this one mentioned, seems to be under the radar.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4009/text

"The term ‘flamethrower’ means any nonstationary or transportable device designed or intended to ignite and then emit or propel a burning stream of a combustible or flammable substance a distance of at least 6 feet.”.


Inclusion in definition of firearm.—Section 921(a)(3)(A) of such title is amended by inserting “, including a flamethrower” before the semicolon.

(c) Ban on possession or transfer.—Section 922(o) of such title is amended—

(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting “or flamethrower” after “machinegun”

 

• Jan 28, 2016

• #2

alucard0822

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So where do I go to panic buy a flamethrower

 

• Jan 28, 2016

• #3

zoostation

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The Mexican Restaurant Association will lobby hard against this one.

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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Dr Dano HPR

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Has there been a rash of drive-by flame throwering events in the news that I have missed?

 

• Jan 28, 2016

• #5

CrazySanMan

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So are jet engines illegal under this?

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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iH8DemLibz

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• Jan 28, 2016

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Pinecone

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At least they say designed or intended.

Otherwise there would be a $200 tax stamp on just about every spray can out there.

 

• Jan 28, 2016

• #8

gamer_jim

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Is this a problem? I mean are people really using flamethrowers to commit crimes?

 

• Jan 28, 2016

• #9

rbird7282

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I was just thinking the other day that flamethrowers have become such a problem lately.........
Jesus, don't they have anything better to do?


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• Jan 28, 2016

• #10

BossmanPJ

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gamer_jim said:

Is this a problem? I mean are people really using flamethrowers to commit crimes?

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rbird7282 said:

I was just thinking the other day that flamethrowers have become such a problem lately.........
Jesus, don't they have anything better to do?


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Exactly. I will say though, the flame thrower has to be one of the most horrific inventions to ever hit the battlefield.

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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Arcamm

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Just great! Now I want one......

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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Ellegon

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I bet they would be great at clearing a path through the snow ! ! !

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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Not_an_outlaw

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I used to use a small one to melt snow. My father used a much larger one to burn the fence line. I thought they were just a basic agricultural tool. Am I missing something. Are there flamethrowers made advertised to defend against humans. WHat about those mole tunnel blaster thingsy?

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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teratos

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alucard0822 said:

So where do I go to panic buy a flamethrower

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This. Anyone know?

 

• Jan 28, 2016

• #15

krucam

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Not modded Bic lighters!

 

• Jan 28, 2016

• #16

lx1x

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krucam said:

Not modded Bic lighters!

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How about modded super soaker? Lol

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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clandestine

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I though flamethrowers were classified as destructive devices already? Im confused.

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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BeoBill

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There's going to be an awful lot of p1ssed USFS, BLM and USDA firefighters next Summer. Just sayin'...

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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Boxcab

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I remember a fad of getting your car exhaust to throw flame ... some, more then 6 feet. Guess they will need to add that to the safety check here in Maryland.

 

• Jan 28, 2016

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Inigoes

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clandestine said:

I though flamethrowers were classified as destructive devices already? Im confused.

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The bill would kill creating new flame throwers, just like you cannot create a new machine gun.

So if your plan was to use wasp spray and a bic lighter to repel home invaders, you will catch another charge. Disarming America, one piece of legislation at a time...