Smoke grenades

[Digiclown]

Is there any restriction on where these can be used. I always wanted to do some photography with smoke bombs. It wouldn't be anywhere near any urban area.

Thanks

 

[CBMS]

Check your local bylaws and ordnances.

 

[AmmoSupply Kate]

Is there any restriction on where these can be used. I always wanted to do some photography with smoke bombs. It wouldn't be anywhere near any urban area.

Thanks

My understanding is that you *should* be fine - just remember that with smoke, orange is the emergency colour, so don't be using that unless you're in an emergency or that could cause problems. Otherwise, the advice to check local bylaws is a good one!

 

[Digiclown]

I was trying to find that info on local bylaws when I stumbled upon this post. I guess I will have to search a bit more.

 

[sixty9santa]

I would need a few EG18 in orange and black if any are planned!
Orange for emergencies and black for cover.
Or maybe just orange and white.

 

[CHEMMY]

The white gives off the best. The black I was unimpressed with. I recommend the battlefield smoke. The battlefield smoke will get hot. For best effect, pull and throw about 50 ft upwind.

 

[Socalm]

Are smoke grenades prohibited? If not do you need a license to buy or use one?

 

[Socalm]

Not sure why i cant edit my previous comment. But according to Chapter 466 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Smoke bombs are prohibited in Toronto.

 

[CHEMMY]

Probably prohib with some city bylaws....in the bush on crown land they are ok. Lots of airsoft and paintball fields allow use of them.

The Burst ones from EG have output from both ends for more volume but shorter run time.

 

[AmmoSupply Kate]

We just got new stock of smoke grenades in

 

[helitack]

Something to keep in mind if using these in a forested area is that during the summer, if the fire hazard is high or extreme, multiple fire suppression resources will be dispatched at the first sign of smoke. It costs money (taxes) every time the planes or helicopters leave the ground, so please keep that in mind. It also ties up resources to respond to other calls.

The best way to avoid this is to call the local wildfire forestry office and let them know, and/or check the wildfire hazard in your region and wait until the hazard is low so there is lower chance of a tower person spotting the smoke and calling it in.

 

[Bareass]

a buddy of mine broke his back on an off roading trip, and needed to be air lifted out of the woods. ever since then, i keep smoke and flares in my jeep.

 

[AmmoSupply Kate]

a buddy of mine broke his back on an off roading trip, and needed to be air lifted out of the woods. ever since then, i keep smoke and flares in my jeep.

That is a great point - orange are the distress colour for smoke and we have that in stock!