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The flare gun was invented in 1877 by a US Navy officer by the name of Lt. Edward Wilson Very. The flare guns were often referred to as "Very" pistols. The flare gun first came into use by the US Navy for signaling and communication purposes in 1882. By 1910 the flare gun was used worldwide. It served an important role in World War I. It still serves as an important role in the world today. It is used for things such as combat situations and recognisance missions.
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Who is Richard gatling?
He invented the first successful machine gun called the Gatling Gun
When was the staple gun invented?
There is no exact date that the staple gun was invented. However, the very first staple gun was made for King Louis XV of France in the early 18th century.
Who made the first gatling gun?
The gatling gun was invented by Richard Gatling in 1861 (it was a common weapon in the American civil war, i must add).
When was the gun first invented and by whom?
It was so long ago that there is no record of the name of the first person to create something that would be recognized as a gun. Sorry- nearly 1000 years ago.
Who invented the first airplane mounted machine gun?
The aircraft mounted machine gun was at first simply a ground machine mounted for a gunner to fire. All sides in WW1 used it. The first successful machine gun fired by a pilot was the Lewis machine gun on a special mounting attached to the top wing, allowing the gun to fire over the propellor.
Who invented the flaregun?
Admiral Edward Wilson Very invented the first flare gun
When was Flare Gun created?
Flare Gun was created in 1994-06.
What year was the first gun was invented?
1115 is when the first gun was invented
How can you use flare in a sentence?
I will shoot the flare gun.
Can you start a fire with a flare gun?
No you can't because a flare gun has a ballot not fire so No...
What is a flare gun?
A flare gun is a gun designed to fire flares. A flare is defined as: A flare is a type of pyrotechnic that produces a brilliant light or intense heat without an explosion. Flares are used for signaling, illumination, or defensive countermeasures in civilian and military applications.
Why was the gun first invented?
To kill and it was believed that it was a sort of protection
Can a convicted felon possess a flare gun in California?
Since flare guns are used in an emergency, the possesion of a flare gun is legal by a felon if used properly.
How does a flare gun work?
Flare guns are used in case of emergencies in many instances. If you get lost in the woods you can shoot off a flare gun to help search groups find you.
Can a convicted felon that owns a boat have a flare gun?
yes. A flare gun is not considered a firearm. Do not attempt to change one into a firearm.
What happens if you shoot someone with a flare gun?
Depends on the flare gun and the distance. A flare gun launches a big, very light projectile that happens to be on fire. Not intended as a weapon, but at VERY close range, could be used as one.
Who invented the first BB Gun?
The oldest known air rifle gun was invented by Girandoni of Vienna about 1780, for the Austrian Army. Daisy is credited for invented the first BB gun around 1895.
