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Flares can also be used at night, providing quick illumination of a wide area. The strong flame can also be used to ignite flammable materials from a distance, though the short barrel of the gun typically limits such use. The most common type of flare gun during [[World War I]] and [[World War II]] were Very Lights which have a single action trigger mechanism, hammer action, center fire pin. Modern variations function in a similar manner and are frequently made out of brightly colored, durable plastic. |
Flares can also be used at night, providing quick illumination of a wide area. The strong flame can also be used to ignite flammable materials from a distance, though the short barrel of the gun typically limits such use. The most common type of flare gun during [[World War I]] and [[World War II]] were Very Lights which have a single action trigger mechanism, hammer action, center fire pin. Modern variations function in a similar manner and are frequently made out of brightly colored, durable plastic. |
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| + | ===Appearances=== |
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| − | ==Battlefield Vietnam== |
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| − | {{Cut Content}}[[File:Flaregun.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The flaregun in-game, acquired via modding.]] |
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| + | *[[Flare Gun/Play4Free|Flare Gun (Battlefield Play4Free)]] |
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| + | *[[Flare Gun/Battlefield 4|Flare Gun (Battlefield 4)]] |
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| − | The '''Flare Gun''' is a cut gadget that was set to appear in ''[[Battlefield Vietnam]]''. It still exists in the game files, and much like ''[[Battlefield 2]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[LP7]], the weapon has working models, animations, icons, and sounds. When fired, its projectiles will pass directly through any character. When fired at vehicles, the flares will start a small fire which lingers suspended wherever the flare landed. |
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| + | *[[Flare Gun/Battlefield 1|Flare Gun (Battlefield 1)]] |
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| + | *[[Flare Gun/Battlefield V|Flare Gun (Battlefield V)]] |
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| − | In an interview with developers from DICE, it was revealed that that projectiles from the Flare gun stuck to players similar to the [[Tracer Dart Gun]] and that the reason it was ultimately cut was that it created severe network issues which caused developers to eventually opt to work on the core weapons of the game instead.<ref>http://planetbattlefield.gamespy.com/Viewdff4.html?view=Interviews.Detail&id=14</ref> |
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| − | {{Cut}} |
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| − | {{Weapons/BFV}} |
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| − | ==Battlefield 4== |
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| − | [[File:BF4 Flare Gun.jpeg|thumb|270px|Garrison hands Pac the flare gun.]] |
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| − | During the campaign level [[Singapore]], [[Garrison]] hands [[Pac]] a flare gun and instructs Tombstone to fire the flare into the air after reaching the Changi Airport, so ''USS Valkyrie'' can launch missiles and destroy the airport to prevent Chinese forces from using it. |
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| − | {{Clear}} |
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| − | ==Battlefield 1== |
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| − | The '''Flare Gun''' is a gadget featured in ''[[Battlefield 1]]'' for the [[Scout]] and [[Pilot]] classes. Certain air vehicles may also equip [[Spotting Flare]]s as a {{BF1|specialization}}, while flare emplacements can be found on the map [[Nivelle Nights]]. |
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| − | The flare's plume and intense glow can easily be seen from the air or at a distance, potentially allowing secondary use as a signaling device. The flare will stay on the ground for a significant amount of time though it can be destroyed through enemy fire. Flares can inflict minor fire damage through direct hits on infantry and vehicle passengers, or when stepped on. |
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| − | Two types of ammunition are available, but these are counted as separate gadgets, and both cannot be equipped at the same time by the same player. |
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| − | The spotting flare gun show's the gun's brass frame, while the flash flare gun has a black finish. The spotting flare is brass with a red line going across its top, while the flash flare is black with red on its upper half. |
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| − | ===Spotting=== |
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| − | {{Infobox/weapon/short |
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| − | |name = Flare Gun (Spot) |
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| − | |image = Flare Gun (Spot) Icon.png |
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| − | |kit = {{BF1 Scout}}, {{BF1 Pilot}} |
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| − | |slot = Gadget |
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| − | |startammo = 2 flares |
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| − | |magazine = 1 flare |
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| − | |damage = 15 impact + 3 fire per half second |
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| − | |effect = Reveals nearby enemies and gadgets within 30 meters |
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| − | |ammotype = Red signal flare |
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| − | * {{Warbonds|60}} (Scout) |
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| − | * Default (Pilot)}} |
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| − | {{Codex|Nowhere to Hide}} |
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| − | {{Quote|This flare gun shoots projectiles which reveal enemies in their vicinity|In-Game Description}} |
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| − | The Spotting Flare functions in a similar manner to the [[MTN-55|motion sensor]] from ''[[Battlefield 4]]'' by [[spotting]] enemies and deployed gadgets within range of the fired flare. A red flare is used, emitting yellow smoke as it burns. |
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| − | A minimap area indicates where a lit flare has landed, providing additional information for the user.{{clear}} |
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| − | ===Flash=== |
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| − | {{Infobox/weapon/short |
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| − | |name = Flare Gun (Flash) |
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| − | |image = BF1 Flare Gun Flash Icon.png |
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| − | |kit = {{BF1 Scout}} |
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| − | |slot = Gadget |
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| − | |startammo = 2 flares |
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| − | |magazine = 1 flare |
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| − | |damage = 15 impact + 3 fire per half second |
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| − | |effect = Blinds opponents and illuminates area |
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| − | |ammotype = White illumination flare |
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| − | |cost = {{Warbonds|60}}}} |
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| − | {{Quote|This flare gun shoots brightly burning projectiles, blinding players looking at them from nearby.|In-Game Description}} |
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| − | The Flash Flare emits brilliant white light, making it difficult for the enemy to see. Like the {{BF1|Smoke Grenade}}, it also breaks [[spotting]].{{clear}} |
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| − | ===Signal=== |
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| − | {{Infobox/weapon/short |
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| − | |name = Flare Gun (Signal) |
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| − | |image = BF1 Flare Gun Flash Icon.png |
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| − | |kit = {{BF1 Infiltrator}} |
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| − | |slot = Gadget |
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| − | |magazine = 1 flare |
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| − | |effect = Calls in an [[artillery]] strike on a target area |
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| − | |feature = Can be ignited when over desired target |
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| − | |ammotype = Colored signal flare |
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| − | |dlc = ''[[Battlefield 1: Turning Tides]]'' |
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| − | |duration = 20 seconds}} |
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| − | The Signal Flare is one of two special gadgets available to the [[Infiltrator]] elite kit. It marks a target area for bombardment by friendly artillery. This flare gun is plated with a shiny metal and has ornate engravings. |
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| − | As the weapon is fired, the player's minimap expands to show the flight path of the flare, a blue circle indicating the area targeted, and the flare itself appearing green. On enemies' minimap, a corresponding red circle is shown, and the flare appears red.<ref>[https://youtu.be/J9RHIei9WBg?t=5m52s BEST NEW GUN] - YouTube</ref> The flare sparks very strongly compared to the normal flare. |
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| − | The flare gun has an "indirect fire" feature tied to the minimap that allows the user to press {{keypress|Fire}} while the flare is in flight to make it immediately halt in midair and ignite. The user need not have direct sight of the target area, and can reliably call down artillery in a specific direction and distance away.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcyg4wl3o0?t=2m19s INFILTRATOR New Elite Class - MOST OVERPOWERED Class - Battlefield 1 Turning Tides DLC] - YouTube, demonstrated at 4:05</ref> |
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| − | The strike takes about 12 seconds to arrive, and lasts roughly 20 seconds, thus far making it the single most damaging ability given to a player. In total, about eighteen shells (six salvos of three shells) will land in the area. The shells appear to be a mix of HE and [[airburst]] munitions. |
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| − | As with other abilities relating to explosives, the user is vulnerable to their own strikes. |
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| − | ===Gallery=== |
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| − | <gallery widths="177" orientation="none"> |
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| − | BF1 Flare Gun.PNG |
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| − | BF1 Flare Gun 2.PNG |
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| − | Spotting Flare projectile burning.PNG|Flare burning on the ground |
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| − | Aiming the Spotting Flare.PNG|Aiming the Flare Gun - Spot |
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| − | Holding Spotting Flare.PNG|Holding the Flare Gun - Spot |
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| − | Flare Gun - Signal FP BF1.jpg|Holding the Flare Gun - Signal |
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| − | Flare Gun - Signal ADS BF1.jpg|Aiming the Flare Gun - Signal |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | {{Gadgets/BF1}} |
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| − | ==Battlefield V== |
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| − | {{Infobox/weapon/short |
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| − | |name = Flare Gun |
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| − | |image = [[File:BFV Flare Gun.PNG|200px]] |
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| − | |kit = [[Recon]], [[Support]] |
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| − | |slot = Gadget |
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| − | |startammo = 2 flares |
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| − | |magazine = 1 flare |
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| − | |damage = |
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| − | |effect = Reveals nearby enemies and gadgets |
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| − | |ammotype = Red signal flare |
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| − | |cost = }} |
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| − | {{Quote|The flare gun shoots projectiles which reveal enemies in their vicinity.|In-game description}} |
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| − | The '''Flare Gun''' is a gadget featured in ''[[Battlefield V]]''. |
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| − | ===Singleplayer=== |
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| − | The '''Flare Gun''' is featured in the chapter Fraternite Ou La Mort of the [[Tirailleur]] War Story. Unlike in multiplayer, the gadget does not spot enemies. Instead it is used to signal the Senegalese Tirailleurs to move forward and engage the enemy. It features unlimited ammunition and can inflict burn damage if an enemy is hit directly. |
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| − | ===Multiplayer=== |
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| − | The '''Flare Gun''' is issued to the [[Recon]] and [[Pilot]] kits. Functioning in a similar manner to ''Battlefield 1'', the gadget will spot enemies within a radius and can inflict burn damage if an enemy comes into contact with the flare. Unlike the previous installment, however, the spotting radius will become larger if fired into the air and will move as the flare descends. Additionally, flares may be destroyed with gunfire from either friendly or enemy forces. |
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| − | ===Gallery=== |
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| − | BFV Flare Gun 1.png |
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| − | BFV Flare Gun 2.png |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | ===Firestorm=== |
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| − | The Spotting Flare Gun and Smoke Flare Gun are both featured in ''[[Battlefield V: Firestorm]]''. The Spotting Flare functions the same as in multiplayer. The Smoke Flare Gun is a [[Squad Reinforcement]] and is available in four rarities. Each rarity determines the color of the Flare Gun itself as well as the smoke it produces when launched. |
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| − | *[[Supply Drop|<span style="color:#54B948">Supply Drop</span>]] |
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| − | *[[Vehicle Drop|<span style="color:#27AEE3">Vehicle Drop</span>]] |
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| − | *[[Sector Artillery|<span style="color:#ff69b4">Sector Artillery</span>]] |
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| − | *[[V-1 Rocket|<span style="color:gold">V-1 Rocket</span>]] |
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| − | ==Trivia== |
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| − | *[[File:Flare Gun P4F.png|right|100px]]The combat training [[Request Reinforcements]] icon from ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'' is represented by a flare gun. |
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| − | ===Battlefield 4=== |
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| − | *The model of the flare gun is a modified [[MP-412 REX]] model with a tube covering the barrel and cylinder.<ref>http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Talk:Battlefield_4#Flare_gun</ref> |
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| − | ===Battlefield 1=== |
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| − | *In ''[[Battlefield 1]]'', the Flare Gun's smoke effects function differently when the flare is in flight from when it lands. In some cases—such as [[Monte Grappa#Seren Gallery|Seren Gallery]] on Monte Grappa, a flare fired underground may have its stationary smoke appear above ground.<ref>[https://youtu.be/lsepjmEc4mk?t=1m0s Battlefield 1: Frontlines on Monte Grappa (1440p 60fps Ultra Settings)] - YouTube</ref> |
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| − | *The Flare Gun in ''Battlefield 1'' is modeled after a Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol. |
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| − | *The flares in ''Battlefield 1'' incorrectly behave as though they are caseless, with the user never seen ejecting their cases. |
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| − | *The British [[Infiltrator]] and those nearby may see coded responses from the [[L-Class Destroyer]] and possibly also the [[Dreadnought]] via Aldis lamp while an artillery mission is underway in [[Cape Helles]].<ref name="FPS Life">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooltVFKjYdg Battlefield 1: The Infiltrator Spawn Locations Turning Tides Elite Class & How to Use] - YouTube</ref> |
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| − | ==References== |
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| − | {{reflist}} |
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| − | [[Category:Squad Reinforcements]] |
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[[Category:Single-Shot]] |
[[Category:Single-Shot]] |
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| − | [[Category:Weapons of Battlefield Vietnam]] |
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Revision as of 04:54, 28 July 2019
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Webley & Scott Mk III flare pistol, used during WWI
A Leuchtpistole Flare Gun, used during WWII
A modern 12 Gauge Flare gun
A Flare Gun is a pistol-like device that shoots an incendiary flare. Its main purpose is for signaling, as the lit flare is visible for miles, and can be supplemented with a drag chute that causes the flare to linger in the air longer.
Flares can also be used at night, providing quick illumination of a wide area. The strong flame can also be used to ignite flammable materials from a distance, though the short barrel of the gun typically limits such use. The most common type of flare gun during World War I and World War II were Very Lights which have a single action trigger mechanism, hammer action, center fire pin. Modern variations function in a similar manner and are frequently made out of brightly colored, durable plastic.