I have heard that pit bulls, rottweilers, and other dogs can also be helpful in similar situations.
A flamethrower drone might also be effective, although the legality of using it for defensive purposes it is probably an issue in most situations.
What if you made like Perseus and held up a mirror?
Auto dimming welding helmets wont work. They use solar cells to power an LCD shutter for broad spectrum darkness, mostly for comfort. The glass itself filters out ultraviolet and infrared. A Single green laser wont power the solar cells.
It might be possible to make a laser detector that would operate the shutter fast enough to prevent (much) damage. Having it work fast enough and clear/dark enough to be wearable and effective, probably very tough.
Have a mirror and return Fire with the user being on the Return Fire and Zap them with their own Device.
I worked for a Chiropractor years ago and We were Testing a new way to Trigger Accupressure Points with Red and Green Lazer and We had to keep Detailed Recording of Dataset every Use to the FDA /CDC. The Lazer Kit had dark “Sunglasses in the Kits.
https://lasersafetyindustries.com/laser-safety-glasses-and-goggles/
“A flamethrower drone might also be effective...”
Two points...
1) How long before Antifa deploys these to burn down police stations, court houses, etc?
2) I want one.