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A flare gun, also known as a Very pistol or signal pistol, is a large-bore handgun that discharges flares, blanks and smoke. The flare gun is typically used to produce a distress signal.

The Very pistol, typical of the type used in the Second World War, are of one inch[inconsistent] bore (26.5mm), now known as "Calibre 4" for signal pistols.[4] These are still available and more recent longer-barrel models can also fire parachute flares.[5] Many newer models fire smaller 12-gauge flares.[citation needed] In countries where possession of firearms is strictly controlled, such as the United Kingdom, the use of Very pistols as emergency equipment on boats is less common than, for example, the United States. In such locations, distress flares are more commonly fired from single-shot tube devices which are then disposed of after use. These devices are fired by twisting or striking a pad on one end, but the contents are otherwise similar to a round from a flare gun, although the flares themselves are much larger and can burn brighter for longer.[citation needed] In the Russian Federation, which also has strict controls on firearms, a special tube-shaped flare launching device called a "Hunter's Signal" (Сигнал Охотника) is available. This is reusable but is deliberately designed in a way to avoid resemblance to a gun.

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Body worn camera footage will be used to verify details claimed by the accused, their accuser, or witnesses. This may include statements or actions. When cellphone footage from civilians is consulted, often only a portion of the act is documented. However, body worn camera footage can be useful for the defence counsel as the entire incident may be recorded. Additionally, the footage may be used to validate key details with transparency and accountability since the memories of the people involved may blur over time. The lawyers at Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence have extensive experience in reviewing body camera footage and excel at identifying relevant details for your matter. Your defence lawyer will closely review all video to determine if any of your Charter rights were violated during your interaction with law enforcement .

The body camera footage includes sound. Police officers using body cameras have the discretion to decide when to use their body cam. This means the officer alone possess the ability to turn the camera on and off when they consider necessary. However, turning the camera on and off at key intervals may bring the accuracy and reliability of the video into question. An additional feature is that the recording will automatically include the 30 seconds before the camera was switched on but often without sound.

Body worn camera footage will be reviewed and vetted before it is accessible for viewing. The private information of third parties involved in the matter will be redacted from the video. For instance, this may include blurring the face of children visible on the footage or removing portions of the sound when birthdates of witnesses are provided to officers. The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act applies to any recordings captured by the camera.

Police body cameras in Canada are useful for capturing hard details during interactions with the public or the police force. They’re important for fostering public trust and accountability from both sides of the interaction during litigation and trials as well. The camera doesn’t lie.

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Flare guns may be used whenever someone needs to send a distress signal. The flares must be shot directly above, making the signal visible for a longer period of time and revealing the position of whoever is in need of assistance. There are four distinct flare calibers: 12-gauge (18.53mm), 25mm, 26.5mm, and 37mm – the first three being the most popular for boaters.

Body worn cameras are utilized by traffic, patrol, and specialty officers. Certain regional police jurisdictions in Alberta do not wear body worn camera footage. However, the Calgary Police Service utilize these cameras. This footage may only be accessed by specific individuals involved in your criminal charge. Every individual that has been charged with a criminal offence has the right to all the evidence obtained by police. This means that if body worn camera footage was captured, the individual charged and their legal counsel has the right to view any video evidence relating to their matter. The courts may also have access as necessary.

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The most common type of flare gun is a Very (sometimes spelled Verey),[1] which was named after Edward Wilson Very (1847–1910), an American naval officer who developed and popularized a single-shot breech-loading snub-nosed pistol that fired flares (Very lights).[2] They have a single action trigger mechanism, hammer action, and a center fire pin.[3] Modern varieties are frequently made out of durable plastic of a bright colour that makes them more conspicuous and easier to retrieve in an emergency and assists in distinguishing them from conventional firearms.

Conversion kits are available intended to convert flare guns to accept conventional ammunition by use of barrel inserts. There are also 12 gauge inserts intended to allow use of rifle or pistol ammunition in conventional 12 gauge shotguns. Use of any of these devices in the Orion plastic 12 gauge flare gun is not recommended by the manufacturer and ATF tests have demonstrated that sometimes a single use results in a catastrophic failure. In the United States, if these conversion kits are used in a metal flare gun, the converted gun is considered to be a firearm by the ATF. If a rifled barrel insert is used, the converted firearm is classified as a pistol; if a smoothbore barrel insert is used, the converted firearm is classified as an AOW subject to the additional requirements of the NFA.[11] Flare cartridges are low pressure compared to conventional ammunition and even metal flare guns are not designed or intended to be used with conventional ammunition. Conversion of a flare gun to fire conventional ammunition may also be restricted by local improvised firearm laws.

The Soviets developed the Baranov pocket mortar during 1943, which fired a 175g round with an 8g explosive charge out to a range of 200-350m (it was also proposed to increase this to 600-700m).[10] A later development was the PSA/PSA-1/ASP, a copy of the US issue M8 flare pistol. This fired an experimental grenade which was 40% more powerful than that used with the Kampfpistole. [citation needed]

The ability for an individual to recognize that the camera is actively recording is situationally dependent. The body worn camera is visibly attached to the front of the officer’s chest. The device size is similar to a pack of cards. Typically, if the device is recording, a small red light will appear. However, this feature may be disabled, and the light will not be visible if the officer is concerned for their safety. Although the Calgary Police Department trains officers to inform individuals that a recording has begun, it is not a requirement.

The footage from the body worn camera could play a major role in defending your criminal charges. Our team of talented lawyers at Roulston Urquhart Criminal Defence will review the footage in detail in conjunction with the other evidence and create a strategic defence of your criminal charges.

In World War II, Germany manufactured grenades designed to be fired from adapted flare guns known as the Sturmpistole in its final form. Fragmentation and anti-tank grenades were produced, but the latter would likely have been of limited use against late-war armoured vehicles.[9]