These are not real people, this is an elaborate demonstration of what NOT to do with you spud shooter!

Don't try this at home!

Consider the information found here about the construction of these devices to be highly experimental and extremely dangerous in nature, yet fun at the same time. These pages are here for entertainment value only. I am not responsible for your actions or the results of your actions. If you go and blow your head off, or get in trouble with the law, I assume no responsibility for any of your actions, especially the stupid ones lacking common sense. Don't do anything stupid and give all of us Potato Gunners a bad name.
Launch potatoes at your own risk!

See what the government has to say.

Common sense tips and rules for owning and building spud guns:

Do not use anything but, hairspray. It may be sticky but, it's safe.
(use oil on the threads to prevent stickage & keep your gun clean).
Never, EVER, look down the barrel and click the igniter.
Let the glue set for 24 hours.
Treat the gun as a gun.
1. Keep out of reach of children.
2. Assume it is loaded. Treat it as so.
3. Never play with the weapon.
4. Never aim the weapon at anything unless you intend to destroy it.
Never put your fingers or anything else near the end of the barrel.
Don't load anything more dense than a potato, it may jam.
Put vegetable oil in the barrel, not only does it safeguard against jamming but you get an impressive cloud of smoke accompanying the discharge.