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You might think a flare would not burn in a vacuum, however, they will. The oxygen for the flare to burn is already chemically in the flare. And flare guns HAVE gone into space- as emergency equipment.

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Can you use a flare gun on the moon?

Flares, propellents, and primers all contian oxidizers, chemicals which lend their Oxygen atoms to a reaction, so despite the fact that the moon has no atmosphere, a flare gun would still function chemically. the extreme cold will cause the materials it is constructed from to contract and becase different materials have different coefficients of thermal expansion, parts of the flare gun will contract at different rates and may causes the gun's moving parts to bind.


How can you use flair and flare in a sentence?

He had a flair for pyrotechnics, so people could not wait to see the flare in his show. While he had a flair for sailing, in case of an emergency, he kept a flare gun aboard the boat. She's a confident model who dresses with amazing style and flair and her hair shone like a flare. I'm not surprised that he won the art contest because he has always had a flair for drawing and the flare he drew was beautifully done.


Can a gun fire in space?

yep, in fact guns go better in space, no gravity, you could even to shoot at the moon, you wouldn't hear anything though. Gunpowder requires no air, since it carries it's own oxidizer as part of the powder,


Why is there a gun aboard the international space station?

there is one gun in space, its not really in the ISS its in the Russian Soyuz capsule which is attached to the ISS and is there incase of an emergancy where they need to evacuate and come back to earth. the Soyuz is small but fits three people and has alot fewer peices then the US Shuttle. the Soyuz was designed to land in the middle of the Soviet Union on land not on water so the gun was placed for protection. the gun was specialy designed for this and to maintain a light weight the gun has three barreles it can fire flares, shotgun shells, or rifle bullets, depending on how it's loaded. The gun and about 10 rounds for each barrel are carried in a triangle-shaped survival canister stowed next to the commander's couch. The gun's shoulder stock opens up into a machete for chopping firewood.


A gun fired from moon can be heard at a distance of?

It is not possible to hear a gun fired from the moon on Earth due to the vacuum of space, which does not transmit sound waves. Sound requires a medium, such as air, to travel through, and the moon lacks the necessary atmosphere for sound to propagate.

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When was Flare Gun created?

Flare Gun was created in 1994-06.


How can you use flare in a sentence?

I will shoot the flare gun.


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.


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.


Can you take a gun in space?

yes


How many bullets that can input to Flare gun?

Most flare guns are single shot.


Can you use a Flare gun to start a fire?

yes, but it is dangerous. It's been done before. The biggest problem is the flare exiting your pile of wood. Firing a flare gun into a tinder nest almost always results in it being scattered. Firing a flare gun towards the ground results in the flare landing in an unpredictable place within 100 yards.


Can you start a fire with a flare gun?

It is not recommended to start a fire with a flare gun as it can be dangerous due to the intense heat and potential for wildfires. It is always best to use proper fire-starting tools and techniques in a safe and controlled environment.


When was the first flare gun invented?

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.