FAQ
Flamethrowers are federally unregulated in the United States — the BATF does not consider them a firearm. No NFA tax stamp, weapons license, or FFL dealer required. State-level restrictions only apply in CA and MD. For more details, visit our FAQ page.
The ARC runs on standard gasoline (any octane or ethanol level) — a bright, fast flame that’s the simplest fuel to run.
Some users mix in up to 50% diesel for a slightly smaller flame and longer burn time — useful for controlled burn and clearing work. Too much diesel will cause inconsistent ignition (diesel is harder to ignite than gasoline).
Cold weather note: diesel fuel can freeze. Do not store or use the ARC with diesel in below-freezing temperatures — run pure gasoline if it’s cold.
Note: the ARC is not napalm-compatible. The ARC uses a fuel-pump-driven delivery system, which can’t run thickened fuels. If napalm capability is important to you, look at our X15 or XL18 — both use a CO2-propellant design and are napalm-compatible.
Free UPS Ground shipping on all Throwflame flamethrowers. In-stock units ship the same or next business day from our facility in Cleveland, Ohio, with most U.S. deliveries arriving in 1–5 business days. Tracking is emailed when the order ships.
The two ARC variants are mechanically identical — same 6061-T6 body, same plasma arc ignition, same 30ft range, same modular quad-rail platform. The only difference is the battery pack:
- Standard ARC — 5,000 mAh battery
- ARC Pro — 6,000 mAh battery (~20% more uninterrupted firing time)
If you’re using the ARC for short bursts (pest control, lighting bonfires, occasional brush clearing), the Standard is plenty. For longer jobs — extended clearing, prescribed burns, hours of fire work — the Pro’s extra runtime pays for itself.
Why lithium-ion (and not LiPo):
Both packs use the same custom 12V lithium-ion chemistry that drives the ARC’s electric arc ignition and high-pressure fuel pump. Some competitor flamethrowers run on off-the-shelf lithium-polymer (LiPo) packs rated around 2,000 mAh — the same battery type found in RC toys. We engineered a custom lithium-ion pack specifically for the ARC because it delivers:
- 2× to 3× the capacity of the typical competitor LiPo (5,000–6,000 mAh vs ~2,000 mAh) — significantly more trigger time per charge
- Longer cycle life — many more recharges over the battery’s usable lifetime
- Safer cell chemistry — lithium-ion is more thermally stable than LiPo formulations designed for hobbyist applications
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Turn Up The Heat!
The ARC Flamethrower is the ultimate compact all-electric flamethrower. Built from the ground up to be ultra modular and adaptable, the ARC can be configured in countless ways to truly personalize your flame-throwing experience.
- 30ft max firing range
- Seamless 6061-T6 aluminum body
- Push button plasma arc ignition
- Quad MIL-STD-1913 picatinny rail
Engineered To Perform
Built for reliability, range, and adaptability — the ARC is the most versatile electric flamethrower on the market.
Plasma Arc Ignition
Push-button instant-on spark electrodes keep it lit
30ft Max Range
Send streams of fire up to 30ft with the push of a button
Light + Strong
Crafted from 6061-T6 aluminum with a matte black powder coat finish
Infinitely Modular
Mount it to anything and attach anything to it. Endless possibilities.
Made For The Job
From backyard maintenance to professional pyrotechnics — the ARC handles it all.
Brush Clearing
Quickly clear vegetation, fence lines, and overgrowth without chemicals.
Snow & Ice Removal
Melt walkways, driveways, and stuck equipment fast.
Pest Control
Eliminate hornet nests, wasp hives, and ant mounds at a safe range.
Pyrotechnic & SFX
A reliable, professional-grade fire effect for film, theater, and events.
What Owners Say
★★★★★
“My third flamethrower (second electric), and without hesitation I can say that it is the best by far. Sleek, well-built, and great for controlled burns with the backpack. 10/10.
Joshua T. · ✓ Verified buyer
★★★★★
“I live on rural tree land and have had problems with brush piles. The Drip Torch has its uses but the ARC puts everything else to shame. It is SAFE, manageable (I am 74), easy to transport and FUN!
James K. · ✓ Verified buyer
Mount It To Anything
Quad MIL-STD-1913 picatinny rails mean you can stick the ARC just about anywhere or on anything. Attach it to a tripod, a rifle, a UTV, or even a robot dog.
Super Adaptable
Effortlessly attach a wide range of picatinny-compatible firearm accessories for a truly personalized flamethrower — the possibilities are limitless.
What’s in the Box?
Each ARC Flamethrower comes with everything you need to start throwing flames!
- Arc flamethrower body
- Rear trigger grip (adjustable)
- Stock side grip (adjustable and ambidextrous)
- 25W fast charger
- Detailed instruction manual
- Hex wrench
Ready For Anything
The ARC platform is highly adaptable. We offer a wide range of exciting accessories to take your flamethrower to the next level.
ARC Body
Four MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails make the ARC highly versatile—easily attach chainsaw grips, wireless remote triggers, backpack tanks, tripods, lights, or even mount it as an underbarrel accessory on a firearm. Whether you’re using it handheld, from a UTV, or mounted on a drone, the ARC is ready for anything.
Standard Configuration
The ARC flamethrower is designed with ergonomics in mind, offering adjustable dimensions for superior comfort and flexibility. Its ambidextrous design, featuring movable grips, ensures an adaptable fit for both left- and right-handed users. The fuel tank and handles are removable, allowing for connection to larger fuel sources like the ARC backpack fuel tank. Equipped with MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails, the ARC flamethrower provides compatibility with aftermarket Picatinny accessories, giving users the option to customize with thousands of firearm accessories. The ARC flamethrower delivers it all!
Instructions
ARC Flamethrower User Manual PDF
DownloadMore From Owners
★★★★★
“I’ve got several flamethrowers, but the ARC stands out. I end up using it way more than the others. The battery life is exceptional, the instant-on spark electrodes make it easy to use, and the 30ft range is a major plus.
Garry R. · ✓ Verified buyer
★★★★★
“Perfect flamethrower for firearms enthusiasts! Solid one-piece body with a lot of rail space, fully accessorizable to your heart’s desire. An awesome experience.
Daniel G. · ✓ Verified buyer
ARC vs. The Rest of the Lineup
See how the ARC stacks up against the X15, XL18, TF-19, and the rest of the Throwflame lineup. Still not sure? Take the quiz on the comparison page.
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Rory (verified owner) –
This is my second flamethrower – the arc pro– my first being the x15. The arc is amazing in it’s simplicity and far exceeds the competition in accessories like the remote trigger, wire splitters etc……Just got a chance to try mine out and it is VERY AWESOME — The x15 goes a bit farther and the flame is a bit fatter but havindng to get co2 as propellent and butane for a pilot light gets pretty tired pretty fast. (at least if you live an hour off from a co2 fill like me). The Arc makes flamethrowing convenient. (There’s a sentence that was never meant to be! haha— The customer service is EXQUISITE (the one time I called I got an expert’s personal phone)…. They upgraded me from an arc to an arc pro with no cost. (I had to inform them in an email; they let me know it was meant to be. Huzzah!) Trust me go with Throwflame not the XM series
Martin G (verified owner) –
Incredible small flame thrower!
John M –
Wry nice build and works great. Also easy to work with sales department. What I really liked is they didn’t try to upsell. Told me when asked about other units why for what we were using for lesser priced would work best. Wait was long but other than that, it was great
Julian –
It is a great thing and is very fun
David –
it cool
Victor W (verified owner) –
Awesome fun!
Pat K. (verified owner) –
Great quality. The ARC feels rock solid! Plus it’s sooo much fun!
John M. (verified owner) –
Started using the Arc Pro for our field burns, and it’s super handy! I can totally see how the backpack fuel tank would come in handy too. But man, it runs through fuel fast!
Kevin W (verified owner) –
When it comes to great product quality as well as superb communication in between orders, I give this company 10/10. Bravo! Hope to do business again in the future.
Jon T –
This thing is awesome! Totally worth the backorder.
Ethan R –
So worth it! Best thing I’ve bought on the internet. Thanks Throwflame
Leeroy Brown –
So much fun! My kids love it and I even got it on a payment plan! Good old fashioned fun, everyone needs one of these.
James O (verified owner) –
Great! It’s the best gift I’ve ever given myself. I put my laser sight on it, too much fun!
Garry R (verified owner) –
I’ve got several flamethrowers, but the ARC stands out. I end up using it way more than the others. The battery life is exceptional. The instant-on spark electrodes make it easy to use, and the 30ft range is a major plus. Nice job Throwflame!
Aaron N (verified owner) –
I’ve been having a ton of fun with it! Super easy to use and the neighbors love it