[C320-list] Expired Flare Kits

[Doug Treff]

I agree with the keeping old ones - however, when it comes to the 12 gauge aerial flares,  I would use the new ones first, then go to the old ones if needed later. 

If the old ones are duds and jam in the gun, you now have a jammed gun with an unstable flare in it. Not an ideal situation in a life-threatening emergency situation.

See the blog post below.

https://wherethecoconutsgrow.com/2014/01/are-expired-marine-flares-still-safe/

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Jan 13, 2020, at 7:52 PM, Dave Hupe wrote:
>  Troy-
> Good message ...… !
> Keep old/expired flares and use first ….. very likely will work when 
> needed.
> Buy only as many new flares as required by USCG, or get battery 
> operated approved electronic flare.
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 (#32)
> Holland, MI
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