Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-30049823-20190708030947/@comment-30049823-20190708033302

Amer1ciuM wrote: I think covering the tops up would make the missiles fire. Nope, gotta have a snug fit around that orange shaft or the wind just backwashes out the tail end instead of propelling the grenade out.

(It'd be a little like trying to blow up a balloon without putting your lips on it.  I mean, it inflates a little if you blow really really hard, but you ain't gonna build up any pressure without a good seal.)