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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. Re:Can't blind on purpose by SeaFox · · Score: 1, Troll

    Good point.

    So I guess the only use for a maiming laser device would be for maiming fellow Americans...

  2. Re:Can't blind on purpose by freedom_india · · Score: 0, Troll
    Ah.... UN..... I don;t that is a *very* important requirement to be approved by UN for US to arm its forces...

    Hell, if US had to wait for UN approval, this devastating Bush War would never have been waged at all.!

    Sorry, we the United States of America. We don't bow to UN.

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