US military sets laser PHASRs to stun

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The US government has unveiled a "non-lethal" laser rifle designed to dazzle enemy personnel without causing them permanent harm. But the device will require close scrutiny to ensure compliance with a United Nations protocol on blinding laser weapons.

The US Department of Defense (DoD) believes the weapon could be used, for example, to temporarily blind suspects who drive through a roadblock. However, the DoD has yet to reveal details of how the laser works and has yet to respond to New Scientist’s requests for further information.

I think bullets are cheaper, more effective, and they even comply with the UN! Oh yeah, and the guns don't look like fish

 

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Laser weapons capable of blinding enemies have been developed in the past but were banned under a 1995 UN convention called the Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons. The wording of this protocol, however, does not prohibit lasers that temporarily dazzle a foe.

I bet it doesn't ban laser weapons that burn their head off :shrug:

To quote Leonard Skinner "Turn it up"

 

[vraiblonde]

Thanks for the earworm, Aps.

 

[dustin]

Looks like a weapon from the video game Halo.

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