12-Gauge High-Performance Red Meteor Flares

Orion 12-Gauge High-Performance Red Meteor Aerial Flares, 4-Pack – USCG Approved Boating Safety Signal

Orion 12-Gauge High-Performance Red Meteor Flares are a critical addition to any boater's onboard emergency kit. Designed to maximize visibility when it matters most, each flare reaches an altitude of up to 500 feet and burns at 16,000 candela for up to seven seconds — bright enough to be seen at long distances in both daylight and darkness.

For effective rescue signaling, the U.S. Coast Guard recommends firing two aerial flares in quick succession once a potential rescue vessel has been spotted or heard. Firing in pairs helps rescuers confirm your location and distinguish your distress signal from background light or other activity on the water.

These flares represent an improved generation of Orion's 12-gauge signal line, offering enhanced performance over earlier versions while remaining compatible with any standard 12-gauge launcher manufactured since 1981 — so there's no need to replace your existing launcher when restocking flares. Sold in a convenient four-pack, they're well suited for keeping a fully stocked emergency kit or replenishing supply across multiple trips.

Important Safety Note: Like all pyrotechnic distress signals, these flares have a limited service life. Replace them every 42 months from the manufacture date printed on the packaging, and always store, handle, and dispose of expired flares according to U.S. Coast Guard and local hazardous materials guidelines.

• EXCEPTIONAL VISIBILITY: Each flare launches up to 500 feet in altitude and burns for up to seven seconds at a brilliant 16,000 candela, giving rescuers a clear, high-visibility signal in day or night emergency conditions.
• USCG APPROVED: Type-approved by the U.S. Coast Guard for day and night distress signaling, meeting federal requirements for recreational and commercial vessel safety equipment.
• UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with any standard 12-gauge flare launcher manufactured since 1981, making these a reliable replacement or restock option for existing signal kits.
• ENHANCED PERFORMANCE: Improved formulation and construction deliver stronger performance compared to previous generations of Orion 12-gauge signals.
• FOUR-PACK VALUE: Packaged as a set of four, giving boaters enough signals on hand to follow recommended distress-signaling procedure across one or multiple outings.

Key Features

• 16,000 candela light output for maximum visibility
• Burns for up to seven seconds per flare
• Reaches altitudes of up to 500 feet
• USCG Type-Approved for day and night signaling
• Compatible with any 12-gauge launcher made since 1981
• Enhanced performance over previous Orion 12-gauge signals
• Four flares per pack

What's Included

• (4) Orion 12-Gauge Red Meteor Aerial Flares

Specifications

• Signal Type: 12-Gauge Aerial Flare
• Light Output: 16,000 Candela
• Burn Time: Up to 7 Seconds
• Average Altitude: Up to 500 Feet
• Deployment Method: Compatible with all standard 12-gauge launchers (1981 and newer)
• Type Approval: USCG Day/Night Signaling
• Replacement Interval: Every 42 Months from Manufacture Date
• Pack Size: 4-Pack