The Best Bottle Cap Launcher

Enjoying a couple of beers with your friends on a warm summer day or relishing a beverage as a treat are great ways to relax and take a breather from the busyness of life. However, you can make that beer even more fun by using a bottle cap launcher.

A bottle cap launcher is just what it sounds like — a device that uses pressure to launch a bottle cap into the air. For what purpose, you ask? Fun! There are few gadgets in life that have the sole purpose of enjoyment, and a bottle cap launcher is one of them. In addition to hurling the bottle cap, these little gadgets also do the job of removing the cap from the bottle.

In terms of design, bottle cap launchers are typically spring-loaded. You just use the opener to remove the cap from the bottle, pull back the spring mechanism and let go! This launches the bottle cap, often upwards of a distance of 5 meters.

Some bottle cap launchers look like regular bottle openers — a rectangular shape that is flat. However, some bottle cap launchers take the fun aspect a step further and are designed to look like little toy guns. Of course, the bottle cap comes out of the muzzle so it looks like you’re shooting it out of the device. This adds an irresistibly humorous element to the gadget.

• Bottle cap launchers are made from sturdy ABS plastic, which is a strong and reliable material. The bottle opener section is made from metal, and there is also a small magnetic part inside to hold onto the bottle cap once it is removed from the bottle.
• Usually a small size that fits in the palm of your hand, these gadgets are easy to lose. That’s why it’s a good idea to go for a bottle cap launcher that is attached to a keychain. This way, you can add it to your keys or to a bag strap so you always have it at the ready. Many people also grab multiple bottle cap launchers so they have a bunch around the house in different places.
• Sometimes the bottle cap launcher may get a bit sticky if you end up spilling soda or beer onto it. The stickiness can prevent the cap from launching properly, which ruins the purpose of the gadget. If you do spill any of your beverage on the bottle cap launcher, just wipe it down with a wet cloth or run it under water for a few seconds. Be sure to let it dry completely before storing it away.
• When alcohol is involved, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. Be sure not to launch the bottle caps toward a person, especially at their face. The bottle caps are launched with some velocity and can injure others if they get hit at the wrong angle.
• Not only are bottle cap launchers a great gadget for yourself, they make an excellent addition to Christmas stockings or gift bags. You can also add them as part of a gift to groomsmen in a wedding with a six-pack of their favorite brew.