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Spud Gun, Potato Cannon, Potato Launcher, Combustion, Pneumatic... No matter what
you call it, potato guns are great fun when used safely.
It's important to remember that 'spud guns' are not toys and demand the same cautions and responsibilities as traditional
firearms.
Adult supervision during operation is the number one safety requirement in responsibly owning any type of potato
cannon.
If you are under 18, get an adult to help you.
It is your responsibility to educate yourself before operating any type of launcher.
 About
American Air Cannons
I started out building "Polish Cannons" for my nephews. You remember,
3 or 4 soup cans taped together, some lighter fluid and a Tennis Ball. After incinsistant launches and lighter
fluid everywhere, I knew there had to be a better and safer way.
I decided to create pneumatic spud gun or potato cannon air cannons wiht the potential for making them launch consistantly, launch with more power,
and safe for anyone wishing to shoot one. See our
videos here.
By switching from a flammable fuel source to air, I was able to achieve all the above. These pneumatic spud gun or potato cannon air cannons
launch every time.
They have an endless and inexpensive fuel source by filling them with air from a compressor or automobile tire
inflator.
There are no flammable materials used to ignite the cannon, therefore eliminating chances of fire, explosions or
burns.
These guns are perfect for launching potatos, Tennis Balls, Golf Balls Confetti and Lemons. They are perfect for
launching T-Shirts during a sporting event. Because they don't need a flammable fuel for ignition, they are perfect
for launching potatos or vegitables in the forest or a field full of weeds and dry brush.
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Guidelines for Potato gun and general gun safety
1. Make sure you know whether or not the gun is loaded. Treat the gun as if it is loaded at all times. In other
words do not point it at people or animals. Always point it in a safe direction when using or loading. Pay attention
to the line traced by the potato gun’s muzzle, make sure it doesn’t cross anyone or anything you do not wish to
shoot. Potato guns can be dangerous, or even deadly when improperly handled. Never store or transport a loaded
potato gun. Don’t load a potato gun unless you intend to shoot it immediately.
2. Do not put your finger on the firing mechanism unless the gun is pointed at the intended target. Simple: on
target means on trigger, off target means off trigger.
3. Be sure of your target and what is beyond it. You must always launch spuds in a safe location. This means NEVER
point or fire at anything that (1) you cannot clearly and easily identify as a target, and (2) that would pose
a danger to anyone were your ammo to stray, or ricochet. This means always knowing where your ammo has the potential
to go. Never point the gun or pull the trigger at a close-range target without a backstop that will STOP your fire.
4. A very important, but often overlooked rule, never hand a gun to anyone who doesn't understand and abide by
these rules. Once they are holding the gun, it is their, not your, responsibility to handle it safely, but you
will be putting your life and property as well as the life and property of everyone else on the line if you do
so.
Do not use spud guns in extremely cold or extremely hot weather, PVC is a good material, but it does have it’s
limits. PVC may become brittle in extreme temperatures.
Never go beyond 100 PSI with a PVC spud gun.
Be Safe! Have Fun!
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This launcher is unsafe. Do you know why? Click for answers.
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What is a Combustion Launcher?
A combustion launcher is a type of potato gun. Experimentation has led to all
types of flying fruits and vegetables. Not limited to produce, spud guns are capable of launching just about anything
into orbit. Specialized launchers are used at sporting events to shoot t-shirts into the crowd. These t-shirt launchers
are air-powered (pneumatic). Pneumatic launchers constructed from common PVC pipe are among the most powerful.
A pneumatic launcher can be consistently powered to pressures higher than 100PSI producing muzzle velocities greater
than the speed of sound. A supersonic potato is a beautiful thing.
Combustion launchers are the common man's potato gun. Also constructed of PVC pipe, combustion launchers use a
flammable aerosol as fuel. The fuel is ignited in the sealed gun with a flint or electronic spark producing a loud
report. In comparison to pneumatics, combustion guns are much weaker producing only 25-35 PSI of pressure inside
the combustion chamber. Despite this, combustion launchers are capable of muzzle velocities of 400 MPH with respectable
range.
A spud gun, pneumatic or combustion, is still a gun. Great care must be taken during operation. Adult supervision
is required and all the rules of traditional firearms apply to any and all launchers. Safely used, spud guns are
fun. They are loud, cool looking and can mash a potato like nothing else.
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