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JnT 05-04-2006 03:12 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 
Hang on to them. Chances are they will still work so you can use them in an emergency.
Make sure you keep at least 3 that are not expired.

CigDaze 05-04-2006 03:33 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 

Originally Posted by JnT
Hang on to them. Chances are they will still work so you can use them in an emergency.
Make sure you keep at least 3 that are not expired.

Actually, I believe posession of expired flares on a vessel is an offense. Regardless, of whether you have 3 good ones or not.

HiPerf2000 05-04-2006 03:41 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 
aim them at sailboats.

bglz42 05-04-2006 03:54 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 
Mark, no boat was in the pasture but lots of nice dry grass. Honey was NOT amused! :D

The Stryker is fantastic! Rides like a limo! I had to buy a new truck to pull it though! Got me a 4wd dually Dodge...

inbetween 05-04-2006 04:07 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 

Originally Posted by CAP071
Take them to your local Fire Station, or Coast Guard Station.

Don't practice with them please.

I asked the local CG guys during an inspection and they told me they wouldn't take them, didn't want them. I will try the fire dept.

Dave M 05-04-2006 07:10 PM

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You can use them to light your smokes! :evilb: :D

Jupiter Sunsation 05-04-2006 07:20 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 
I like to wrap them in duct tape and go to the bank..................................

rouxsterre 05-04-2006 07:30 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 
Or tape a buncha wires to em and put them in your carry-on bags at the airport.
The TSA will dispose of them for you.

Ted G 05-04-2006 07:34 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 
You can keep expired flares on the boat as extras with no problem. In fact the CG auxillary guys thought it was fine. I did give some of mine to them for practice, they were happy to get them.

formula31 05-04-2006 08:50 PM

Re: Expired Flares
 
I chuck them in the truck of the car or back seat of the truck. If anybody ever rear ends me, I know help will be on the way. Flares are frequently needed at crashes too. I wouldnt keep any expired star shells in there though.


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