Dragon's breath (ammunition) explained

Dragon's breath is a special type of incendiary-effect round for shotguns. Dragon's breath consists primarily of magnesium pellets/shards. When the round is fired, sparks and flames can shoot out to about 100abbr=offNaNabbr=off, although, some sources claim it extends to 300abbr=offNaNabbr=off.[1] Dragon's breath is normally chambered in 12-gauge ″ (0.729inchesxNaNinchesin (xin)) shot shells. The rounds are safe to fire out of an improved cylinder bore as well as a modified choke barrel, common on many shotguns.[2]

Overview

While its combat or tactical usage remains undocumented, the visual effect it produces is impressive and entertaining, similar to that of a short-ranged flamethrower or fireworks.[3] The safety aspects of the ammunition are disputed, as the magnesium shards burn at approximately 3000to, which is more than enough to light a person, or house, on fire.[1] [4]

Legality

The sale of Dragon's breath rounds is illegal in several US states (Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, and New York) and shipping may be restricted in other locations and cities due to their inherent fire hazard.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AmericanSpecialtyAmmo.com. www.americanspecialtyammo.com. 23 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Of Dragon's Breath and hammer-shells . TheFreeLibrary.com . 2015-03-06.
  3. Web site: Hadadi . Roxana . One Take. Three Days. A Painstaking Dance. . Vulture . https://web.archive.org/web/20230331180155/https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/inside-the-john-wick-4-explosive-dragons-breath-shoot-out.html . March 31, 2023 . March 2023.
  4. Web site: Precision Gun Works 12 Gauge Phoenix Burst / Dragon's Breath Ammo PGW12PB - 5 Rounds per Box . 2016-01-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160118111838/http://www.ammunitiondepot.com/12-Gauge-Phoenix-Burst-Dragons-Breath-Ammo-p/pgw12pb.htm . 2016-01-18.
  5. Web site: 'Super Dragon' Dragon's Breath Ammunition 12 Gauge 2 3/4" - 5 Round Pack . Phoenix Rising . 8 November 2022.