diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
index 2af343c8de26..58e86998f39a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@
 	desc = "A red USCM issued flare. There are instructions on the side, it reads 'pull cord, make light'."
 	w_class = SIZE_SMALL
 	light_power = 2
-	light_range = 5
+	light_range = 7
 	icon_state = "flare"
 	item_state = "flare"
 	actions = list() //just pull it manually, neckbeard.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/pouch.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/pouch.dm
index 5be788dce25c..7369df548045 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/pouch.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/pouch.dm
@@ -1107,8 +1107,8 @@
 	name = "flare pouch"
 	desc = "A pouch designed to hold flares. Refillable with an M94 flare pack."
 	max_w_class = SIZE_SMALL
-	storage_slots = 16
-	max_storage_space = 16
+	storage_slots = 8
+	max_storage_space = 8
 	storage_flags = STORAGE_FLAGS_POUCH|STORAGE_USING_DRAWING_METHOD
 	icon_state = "flare"
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/device/flashlight/flare,/obj/item/device/flashlight/flare/signal)