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Set PHASRs On Stun

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the science-follows-science-fiction dept.

brianber writes to tell us NewScientist is reporting that the US Government has unveiled a new weapon in their non-lethal arsenal. The Personnel Halting and Stimulation Response (PHASR) laser rifle has many potential applications such as temporarily blinding a suspect who drives through a roadblock. So far, however, the DoD has declined to comment on the specific details of how it works.

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  1. W00t, PHASRs by 920714 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Beam me up Scotty!

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    english is way to easy
  2. Star trek paving the way yet again by oztiks · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Is it just me or are these over paid trekkers pushing it a bit to far to make the word phaser to name this weapon.

    Personnel Halting and Stimulation Response (PHASR)

    I recon it looks more like a BGF or Bio Force Cannon.