Compared to handheld flares, these arial flares can be seen from a greater distance.Less expensive than SOLAS-grade flares, these flares are a good choice for coastal or inland use. In the event of a lake or coastal emergency, they are super-easy to launch. Just open the breech, remove one of the flares from the bandolier, chamber the flare, close the breech, then point upward and fire. Flares reach a maximum height of 500' and burn at 16,000 candela for seven to ten seconds. Key Features12-gauge safety launcher with lifetime warrantyBandolier holds up to six high-performance signalsIncludes four red 12-gauge high-performance aerial flaresFlares burn at 16,000 candela for seven secondsFlares reach maximum elevation of 500'USCG-approved for day and night use