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USAF Dazzles, non lethal, darn.
Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate Public Affairs ^ | Eva D. Blaylock

Posted on 11/03/2005 9:14:43 AM PST by USAFJeeper

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFPN) -- A laser technology weapon will be the first man-portable, non-lethal deterrent weapon intended for protecting troops and controlling hostile crowds.

The weapon, developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate, employs a two-wavelength laser system and is a hand-held, single-operator system for troop and perimeter defense. The laser light used in the weapon temporarily impairs aggressors by illuminating or "dazzling" individuals, removing their ability to see the laser source.

(Excerpt) Read more at preview.afnews.af.mil ...


TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: dew; gun; laser; military; phasr; technology; usaf; weapon
Hey its non lethal, but still cool. I wonder if we can test it on anti-war protestors... Cindy!
1 posted on 11/03/2005 9:14:44 AM PST by USAFJeeper
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To: USAFJeeper

More importantly, it LOOKS like a Ray-gun ought to. . .

PHaSRs on Stun. . . .


2 posted on 11/03/2005 9:30:50 AM PST by Salgak (Acme Lasers presents: The Energizer Border: I dare you to try and cross it. . .)
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