Flare gun (Fallout 4)

The flare gun is a weapon in Fallout 4.

Characteristics
The flare gun is a break-action single-shot weapon but isn't designed to deal direct damage. Instead, it summons nearby Commonwealth Minutemen for assistance. It can also attract nearby Brotherhood of Steel Vertibirds. Firing a flare directly at an enemy will cause a small amount of damage, but virtually every other weapon will yield better results in the heat of battle.

Unlike previous versions, the flare ignites/detonates after a small time delay.

Weapon modifications
The Flare Gun is un-modifiable, as it is likely not intended as a combat weapon, and is intended to be virtually exclusively used to signal the Minutemen for assistance. It is poorly suited for lighting dark areas as the flare doesn't stick to a surface and has a time delay ignition.

Variants
There are currently no known variants of this weapon.

Locations

 * The Sole Survivor is given a flare gun by Preston Garvey if they join the Commonwealth Minutemen.