Dragon's breath is a special type of incendiary-effect round for shotguns. Dragon's breath consists primarily of magnesium pellets/shards. When the round is fired, sparks and flames can shoot out to about Шаблон:Convert, although, some sources claim it extends to Шаблон:Convert.[1] Dragon's breath is normally chambered in 12-gauge Шаблон:Frac″ (Шаблон:Convert) shot shells. The rounds are safe to fire out of an improved cylinder bore as well as a modified choke barrel, common on many shotguns.[2]
While its combat or tactical usage remains undocumented, the visual effect it produces is impressive and entertaining, similar to that of a short-ranged flamethrower or fireworks.[3] Some enthusiasts claim that the rounds are often used as a distress signal, similar to a very short duration emergency flare gun.Шаблон:Citation needed The safety aspects of the ammunition are disputed, as the magnesium shards burn at approximately Шаблон:Convert, which is more than enough to light a person, or house, on fire.[1][4]
Compared to mass-produced shotgun ammunition, the pyrotechnic shell is somewhat expensive, costing $3 USD per .410 gauge shell[1][5] and upwards depending on caliber and load. In January 2024, the cost for three shells of 12 gauge Dragon's breath ammo was $19.99.
