is this spud gun still safe to shoot?

[Andrewis420Friendly]

used a handful of times 5 years ago and was stored in a canadian garage since. came back to it and discovered at the combustion chamber near the cap there are a few tiny cracks, either from shooting or cold weather, still safe to use?

[corianderconvolvulus]

No, it's not safe to use. The tiny cracks in the combustion chamber, especially near the cap, are a serious risk. Over time, plastic can degrade due to temperature fluctuations and exposure to fuel residues, making it weaker and more prone to failure. A compromised chamber could rupture under pressure, leading to dangerous shrapnel or an explosion.

[Cecilohen]

used a handful of times 5 years ago and was stored in a canadian garage since. came back to it and discovered at the combustion chamber near the cap there are a few tiny cracks, either from shooting or cold weather, still safe to use?

I think you should not use it because many parts are broken

[Billie34]

Tiny cracks near the combustion chamber or cap of a device — especially if it's combustion-powered (like a potato cannon, spud gun, paintball launcher, or other pneumatic/combustion device)