How far does an Orion Flare Gun shoot?
How far does an Orion Flare Gun shoot?
Orion handheld signal flares are intended as homing signals to pinpoint your position. The surface-to-surface sighting range on the water is approximately three to five miles, depending on boat elevation. If a rescuer is five miles away and running at 20 miles per hour, it will take 15 minutes to reach you.
How long are Orion flares good for?
42 months
Pyrotechnic signaling devices (including aerial flares and handheld signals) expire 42 months after the date of manufacture in accordance with the United States Coast Guard requirements. Typically, this means that you must replace your flares every three boating seasons.
Can you hold a flare in your hand?
Don’t carry a lit flare with the burning end straight up so that the molten residue drips on your hand. DO hold the flare slightly upward and away from your body, over the water so that flare dripings do not injure the operator’s hand, or drip on (and damage) the vessel.
Is it illegal to fire a flare gun?
It is absolutely legal to use a flare gun for its intended purpose. In most places, flare guns are legally available to everyone over the age of 18 because legal authorities want people to be able to use flare guns in the event that somebody becomes stranded and needs rescue.
What do you do with expired boat flares?
You can dispose of out-of-date flares at temporary collection points located at boat ramps along the NSW coast. The collection program begins on Wednesday 4 January 2017. Most flares have a use-by date of 3 years and must be replaced before their expiry date, or penalties apply.
How do you use the Orion 584 flare gun?
The Orion Safety 584 Flare Gun pack is an easy to use and reliable piece of signalling equipment. Load up a 12-gauge cartridge into the pistol and fire it in the air and a search party or a passing ship will notice your distress signal and come to the rescue.
How do you load a flare gun or flare launcher?
With some flares, you must remove one cap; others require that you remove both caps. If you use a flare gun, flare pistol, or flare launcher, learn how to load it before you need to use them in a real-time emergency. Some flare gun shells load from the inside of the barrel and others from the outside. Read the manufacturer’s instructions first.
How do I use the Orion Safety Pocket Rocket?
If you own a small boat or personal watercraft, the Orion Safety Pocket Rocket is ideal for you. To fire this aerial signal, take the pin out of the waterproof tube, pull the plunger down and turn it to the right to lock it, screw the flare unit onto the top, then push the plunger so it flies forward and fires the flare.
What kind of Flare Gun do you use on a boat?
Designed for lake and coastal boating use, simply pull the trigger for instant signaling power. A perfect addition to your nautical emergency kit, this Orion flare gun features a corrosion-resistant 12-gauge safety launcher with lifetime warranty and a bandolier that can hold up to six high-performance signals.
