Here's a Strange One

Bmiller · November 5th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Just when I thought I had seen everything the CBS evening news does a story on a man with an obsession for ANVILS!
Shows his shop and his collection even footage of him making small wooden models.
Then we move on to "Shooting Anvils"!! Seems we have a long history of this hobby in the U.S.A. I will not describe this hobby, those interested can do a search and I am sure you will find it.
Just cant wait til the CPSC and NFPA get wind of this one

mgh1980 · November 5th, 2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmiller

Just when I thought I had seen everything the CBS evening news does a story on a man with an obsession for ANVILS!
Shows his shop and his collection even footage of him making small wooden models.
Then we move on to "Shooting Anvils"!! Seems we have a long history of this hobby in the U.S.A. I will not describe this hobby, those interested can do a search and I am sure you will find it.
Just cant wait til the CPSC and NFPA get wind of this one

Here is a thread on this, for descriptive purposes:

http://www.pyrouniverse.com/forum/sh...ighlight=anvil

Soon, anvils will be regulated as well. You'll need a permit for one!! Consumer anvils, and display anvils, multishot anvils, crackling anvils will all hit the market, maybe a group buy in the future

St1dinoh · November 5th, 2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mgh1980

Here is a thread on this, for descriptive purposes:

http://www.pyrouniverse.com/forum/sh...ighlight=anvil

Soon, anvils will be regulated as well. You'll need a permit for one!! Consumer anvils, and display anvils, multishot anvils, crackling anvils will all hit the market, maybe a group buy in the future

i wonder if you will be limited to how many pounds of anvil you can buy per year

mgh1980 · November 5th, 2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by St1dinoh

i wonder if you will be limited to how many pounds of anvil you can buy per year

You'll definately need a special mag for one!!

pyrokid · November 5th, 2009, 04:08 PM

Then there will be a group of guys that trades the overloaded anvils.

countryboy7978 · November 7th, 2009, 08:54 AM

Guys,

Shooting anvils has been an activity that has been around in this country since anvils were widely used (1800's or before). They even do this at some pyro clubs. CPSC has nothing to do with it since it's not a consumer product in its explosive form and it would likely be protected from ATF regulation as a historical reenactment or recreational use like cannon shooting and other Black Powder arms used in recreation.

**stuntborg** · November 7th, 2009, 09:05 AM

If you look through the full PGI safety pamphlet you will find setbacks for anvil shooting.

99gecko · November 10th, 2009, 05:50 PM

What are the transportation restrictions on anvils? Do you need a permit, or can you just throw it in the back or your truck and hope for the best?

Since this is in the safety forum, one has to ponder, other than safety glasses and an umbrella (as in Wile E. Coyote's Acme heavy-duty style), what other safety equipment is required? A flashing "Moron at Work" sign??

funny stuff.

ryno_13 · November 10th, 2009, 06:40 PM

I noticed he violated the #1 rule of anvil shooting by having his head over the projectile while lighting

November 5th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#5
pyrokid Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 344	Re: Here's a Strange One Then there will be a group of guys that trades the overloaded anvils.

November 7th, 2009, 08:54 AM	#6
countryboy7978 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW Indy Posts: 1,245	Re: Here's a Strange One Guys, Shooting anvils has been an activity that has been around in this country since anvils were widely used (1800's or before). They even do this at some pyro clubs. CPSC has nothing to do with it since it's not a consumer product in its explosive form and it would likely be protected from ATF regulation as a historical reenactment or recreational use like cannon shooting and other Black Powder arms used in recreation. __________________ "Firecrackers...the silent killer" - Troy McClure Member PGI

November 7th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#7
stuntborg Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,484	Re: Here's a Strange One If you look through the full PGI safety pamphlet you will find setbacks for anvil shooting. __________________ I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. MEMBER PGI Charter Member PTPG Fargo, ND

November 10th, 2009, 05:50 PM	#8
99gecko Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 32	Re: Here's a Strange One What are the transportation restrictions on anvils? Do you need a permit, or can you just throw it in the back or your truck and hope for the best? Since this is in the safety forum, one has to ponder, other than safety glasses and an umbrella (as in Wile E. Coyote's Acme heavy-duty style), what other safety equipment is required? A flashing "Moron at Work" sign?? funny stuff.

November 10th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#9
ryno_13 Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ft Wayne, Indiana Posts: 208	Re: Here's a Strange One I noticed he violated the #1 rule of anvil shooting by having his head over the projectile while lighting

November 5th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#1
Bmiller Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sanford, N.C. Posts: 442	Here's a Strange One Just when I thought I had seen everything the CBS evening news does a story on a man with an obsession for ANVILS! Shows his shop and his collection even footage of him making small wooden models. Then we move on to "Shooting Anvils"!! Seems we have a long history of this hobby in the U.S.A. I will not describe this hobby, those interested can do a search and I am sure you will find it. Just cant wait til the CPSC and NFPA get wind of this one __________________ When I die, I want to be enbalmed with black powder and detonated over a nude beach!