The Gun is the weapon used by Sandmen, or Deep Sleep operatives, in Logan's Run.
Books[]
In the novels, these guns carry six rounds of varying types of ammo (tangler, nitro, vapor, ripper, needler and the most popular - Homer). Homers are the popular rounds of choice. These rounds sense body heat, and upon impact, ignite every pain nerve in its victim, causing instant death.
Film[]
In the film, only one type of shot is fired, which kills the target. When fired, flames erupt from the sides of the barrel. It has a much larger ammunition capacity of 120 firings, good for approximately six weeks of normal use. Instead of firing solid projectiles, the gun shoots charged particles. A single shot is enough to kill a human or destroy certain obstacles.
The gun's body is made of teflon-plated tempered durasteel. The range of the Sandman Gun is approximately 360 feet, and has a recharge time of three hours.
Series[]
In the TV Series the flamegun has three settings: stun, blast and kill. Settings were changed by turning the back of the barrel.
Comics[]
Much like in the books there are six types of ammo: Homer, tangled, nitro, vapor, ripper, and needler.