A flame gun with a flow control ring includes a body with a gas outlet assembly disposed therein. The gas outlet assembly includes a flow regulator being rotatable about an axis. A flow controller is coupled to and operably rotatable relative to the body. The flow controller is configured to drive the flow regulator rotationally and includes a connecting portion connected to the flow regulator. The flow controller includes an input portion disposed in a spaced relationship with the connecting portion and includes at least one link arm interconnecting and extending between the connecting portion and the input portion. The input portion is disposed circumferentially and surrounds at least half an outer periphery of the body.