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  1. 12-12-2012, 11:38 PM #1
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    Default Bear bangers and pen flares

    So I bought some..... 20 years ago and I haven't had need to discharge them, they expired in 1998 and 1999, any thoughts about long term viability? They have been in a ziploc bag in reasonable ambient temps for the long haul. 101_5244.JPG
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  2. 12-13-2012, 12:16 AM #2
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    Do you really want to face down a grizzly bear with a device that expired 15 years ago?

    I would want fresh ammo, not just fresh bear bangers!
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    Personally, if I were going to rely on them at some point I'd want to know for sure. I would test at least one of each.
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    The bear bangers are one hell of a distraction tool.
    So this is how liberty dies.....With thunderous applause.
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    Buy new ones, play with the old ones.....otherwise you will just wonder.
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  6. 12-13-2012, 01:19 PM #6
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    I am on the hunt for fresh ones, thanks for the thoughts.
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