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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...