Former SpaceX engineer, James Roland Jones has built a working Plasma Gun

James Roland Jones has built a working plasma gun, which he intends to sell on his website.
Where did you come up with this idea?
In 2018, I ended up getting one of Elon Musk's flamethrowers for the Boring Company. The flamethrower was certainly a fun toy, and whenever friends would visit, we would inevitably get out the flamethrower. After a while, I got tired of playing with the flamethrower and wanted to make something even cooler. I had seen people on YouTube make "plasma guns" online, but all their guns looked like they had been made from a home improvement store. I knew I could make something better.

How long did it take you to make the first version?
It took me a while to find the right supplies and materials to handle the temperatures the gun produced. Unlike the flamethrower, I wasn't just modifying a roofing torch, I was starting from scratch. I tried to use existing products at first, but nothing really looked right and could handle the heat of the MAP gas. I melted a few designs at first, but after about 3 months I had something that worked. It needed a lot of refinement and still did not have the sleek style I was going for. Then I discovered 3D printing, and this changed the game for me. I started designing custom sections, and eventually, I redesigned the whole thing. I took some of my experience at SpaceX and simplified the design as best as I could. I also optimized the top portion to get the loudest bang and best plasma ball expelled out the front.

Is the plasma gun available to buy now?
I have a working prototype that I am selling as I get orders. I set up a website; realplasmagun.com, and people can order from there. The current design works well, but I need to lower my cost on the current design, I'm selling it for a minimal profit now. I hope to scale up the idea and get it so I can sell a lot more than I can now.