FAQ

What Should I know before buying a flamethrower?

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"Flamethrower for Sale - What to know before buying"

Are flamethrowers legal?
In the United States, flamethrowers are considered a tool and legal in every state except Maryland. In California, flamethrowers are legal if they shoot under 10 feet without permit and require a permit for further range. Our products that exceed 10 feet are altered to be compliant with California laws if shipping there. All products are not weapons and are not to be used as a weapon.

Is there a background check?
No, flamethrowers are ironically not considered firearms and are not regulated in the United States. All products are not weapons and are not to be used as a weapon.

What is the turnaround time?

Outside the Holiday season, orders are typically dispatched Monday - Saturday within 48 hours of ordering but may take up to 14 days after depending on work load as most of our products are hand built.

Why?
They’re just fun! Besides showing off at the next BBQ, you can use it for

  • killing weeds

  • clearing brush

  • melting snow (gasoline models)

  • On stage pyro for musicians

  • searing meat

  • making creme brulé

  • Fourth of July

  • Impress your coworkers with an epic profile picture on Teams

  • Film and TV effects (we’ve been used on AEW Dynamite!)

What is a SFX Flamethrower?
In Hollywood for film & TV, Liquid Propane flamethrowers are used more often than gasoline-based flamethrowers. If you’re seen a flamethrower on TV, chances are it was actually propane based. Gasoline flamethrowers can drip flames onto the set, and the flaming liquid will land on its target unless it is far enough away that the fuel burns up mid-air. Liquid Propane burns faster than gasoline, allowing the actor or stunt-worker to shoot it without worrying about the flaming liquid landing on a target - such as an angle pointing it towards the camera. Gasoline flamethrowers are used when long range is needed for the shot. Sometimes both will be used in the same scene but for different shots, such as in Aliens.

What is the lead time for my order?
Flamethrowers from other brands we carry will ship within 48 hours. Our flamethrowers are all handmade in the USA using global parts, with basic configurations typically shipping within 48 hours. For custom orders, a lead time of two weeks or more will be needed depending on the complexity.