[Frank_Discussion]

Probably no harder that hitting with guns. Perhaps easier because they are essentially instantaneous and non-ballistic, so you don't have to lead the target. Devastating with enought power and the right frequencies of light.

**YOW. I'm gettin' all excited!**

[Chemist_Geek]

The question is energy density - time on target will be a problem. If the laser beam is powerful enough, then a very brief illumination of the target by the laser will be enough to damage it. Otherwise, the beam will have to be held on target, and that will be non-trivial.