Where to Find a Signal Flare?

[Iboschi]

Amongst my many multi and single purpose kits, I've considered adding a signal flare or two. However, I can't seem to find anywhere I might buy one. I read an account of a modified roman candle but would rather have something made expressly for the purpose of signaling. Anyone have an idea where they can be found?

 

[Bushman5]

yo! I have these "candle" flares i bought locally, about 6" tall x 2" round with a 1" wide wick......I have never lit one yet (haven't needed to) but apparently they burn slowly like a candle with the intensity of a road flare. If you dont mind, i need to go to the GF's to grab her camera....maybe Thurs i'll ight one one up and snap pics.

 

[Anrkst6973]

Try an auto parts store..emergency road flares? A higher end mountianeering type store might be good bet too. The type that are launched(life raft supplies) are bought at dept stores here..Yalls laws might be a bit different concerning the legality of them.

 

[Anrkst6973]

Go down this page and look for the "where theres smoke thread"....more info there.

 

[Iboschi]

Thanks for the rapid responses! I should have been more specific in my original post. I'm looking for the projectile type. One that shoots into the air. Can't find em. The road flares I have already

yo! I have these "candle" flares i bought locally, about 6" tall x 2" round with a 1" wide wick......I have never lit one yet (haven't needed to) but apparently they burn slowly like a candle with the intensity of a road flare. If you dont mind, i need to go to the GF's to grab her camera....maybe Thurs i'll ight one one up and snap pics.

I would still like to see what you've got there though!

 

[Pritch]

Thanks for the rapid responses! I should have been more specific in my original post. I'm looking for the projectile type. One that shoots into the air. Can't find em. The road flares I have already

I would still like to see what you've got there though!

Here ya go. http://www.orionsignals.com/Marine/Products/aerial.html

You can probably find them locally at a chandlery like Boater's World.

 

[Ramm9]

Try West Marine under flares.

 

[wolfenhawk]

Here ya go. http://www.orionsignals.com/Marine/Products/aerial.html

You can probably find them locally at a chandlery like Boater's World.

I used to be able to find the 12 ga version of these at walmart. I think I still have a few. You could either buy a small pack of flares alone for use in your 12 gauge shotgun, or spend a bit more and get the flare pistol.

 

[spyder10]

Yalls laws might be a bit different concerning the legality of them.

I believe the (aerial) flares the OP is talking about are considered to be US Coast Guard signal devices and (I think) are legal just about everywhere.

Edit-
Looks like the Orion skyblazer flares might be just what you are looking for. They shoot up to 450ft and do not need a separate launcher, it is a self contained package.

 

[Anrkst6973]

Thanks for the backup Spyder..This being the internet I'd hate to tell a freind "do this or that" and have em get busted for it. Here we're allowed a smallish fixed blade unconcealed in public..if I went to Esavs local (NY) I'd wind up in the hoosegow..double 4 time!!

 

[Iboschi]

Thanks for the recommendations! Those marine flares look bulky but will do the job. I think I may have an issue though. I live in California and EVERYTHING is illegal here. I was re-reading a Lofty Wiseman book and looking at one of the flares he suggests. It looks like a single unit with 6-8 holes in it, each of which I assume can deploy it's own small flare. Anybody know what this is?

 

[Pritch]

Maybe these? Pencil Flares

 

[Dannyboy Leather]

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[Iboschi]

FLIX, those are closer to what I'm talking about, but it looks like a small board with 8 holes in it. Depicted in his book here (http://books.google.com/books?id=65-o2qppedcC&pg=PT1&dq=lofty+wiseman&cd=5#v=onepage&q=lofty%20wiseman&f=false), the preview conveniently leaves out the page with the picture of the flare I'm inquiring about though.

 

[Iboschi]

I think it may be something like this: http://www.sailgb.com/p/FLR0320_Mini_Signal_Pyrotechnics_Flare/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=USA&currency=USD&country=USA#description

 

[333rm]

Try www.bestglide.com. They have a pretty good selection of singal flares, smoke flares and other signaling items. You will have to pay a HEFTY haz-mat shipping fee though. You have to call and order those items over the phone so they can quote you the charges.

 

[caine]

Walmart sells the pen flares. Rocket

 

[Pete1977]

I believe the (aerial) flares the OP is talking about are considered to be US Coast Guard signal devices and (I think) are legal just about everywhere.

Edit-
Looks like the Orion skyblazer flares might be just what you are looking for. They shoot up to 450ft and do not need a separate launcher, it is a self contained package.

I used to keep one of these in the pocket of my survival suit. I had an Olin 12gauge flare gun and bandolier in the duffel with the suit. Thankfully I only have had to put the suit on once and never had to use the flares.

The Orions are compact about the size of a Magnum permanant marker. They have a pretty good safety on them. Mine never discharged accidentally and was bumped around a lot. I did find it extended once.

If you are looking for compact I would say that the Orion is the way to go.

Pete

 

[Iboschi]

Anyone have any luck finding them on the shelf anywhere in California? I think I'm S.O.L.

 

[C Bryant]

http://www.truflareusa.com/productcatalog.htm