Now you can! With the Lanard Scatter Blast!
The Scatter Blast operates via an air tank system which is filled by a pump stalk that also acts as its stabilizing tail fin. Around 15 pumps is recommended to fill up its air tank. The trigger system is a foam covered orange pressure cap situated within the front tip of the Scatter Blast.
There is also a safety switch which prevents the Scatter Blast from triggering off while being carried around... very important! :)
As the Scatter Blast is designed to be thrown over distance to its target, it is light-weight and its body is covered in soft foam, this cushions any impact if it happens to come into contact with people or objects. I've tested being hit directly by the Scatter Blast itself at close range, the effect is similiar to just being hit by a soft foam ball or tennis ball, so it is safe for usage in nerf games.
It has an ammo capacity for 6 foam darts that are distributed evenly around the middle of the Scatter Blast. In this configuration, when the trigger cap is struck, the foam darts fire outwards in a spread pattern.
The Scatter Blast package comes with 10 foam darts (Lanard actually includes 4 extra foam darts as spares). It is also compatible with all Nerf foam darts too!
In terms of range, there are 2 aspects to consider... how far you can throw it and the area effect radius.
Because the Scatter Blast is light-weight and shaped somewhat like a rugby ball, if you have a good throwing technique, its possible to lob it quite a distance!
For maximum effect, it is best to throw the Scatter Blast at a high trajectory. As its front section is designed to be heavier than the rest of the body, if thrown correctly, it will land directly on the orange pressure cap to fire the foam darts.
On impact, i've measured the foam darts firing outwards on average 10 ft vertically with a potential (though unpredictable!) 10 ft area effect radius. This makes it useful for lobbing around corners or over walls to tag hidden players!
Review:
Lanard Scatter Blast - Box (Front)
Lanard Scatter Blast - Box (Back)
Lanard Scatter Blast - Un-Boxed
Lanard Scatter Blast - Ammo Capacity (6 Foam Darts)
Lanard Scatter Blast - Safety Switch
Lanard Scatter Blast - Scale Comparison with Nerf Maverick
Lanard Scatter Blast Demo & Test Fire Video:
Lanard Scatter Blast Test Fire Video (Outdoors):
The Lanard Scatter Blast is definitely a fun addition to any nerf collection! Think i'll need a few more... :)
Alternative Tactics: If you ever need to unleash multiple shots at close range, just point a Scatter Blast backwards and press the trigger cap, it'll fire off a hail of 6 shots at your opponent's direction!