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UK Police Test 'Temporarily Blinding' LASER

Posted by Soulskill on from the for-sufficiently-permanent-values-of-temporary dept.

esocid writes "Called the SMU 100 it costs £25,000 and sends out a three-meter 'wall of light' that leaves anyone caught in it briefly unable to see. Designed by a former Royal Marine Commando, it was originally developed for use against pirates in Somalia. While tasers and CS gas work well over short distances the laser is said to be effective at up to 500 meters (1,640ft). Being targeted by the beam has been compared to staring into the sun before being forced to turn away. Paul Kerr, managing director of Clyde-based Photonic Security Systems, which came up with the design, said 'If you can't look at something you can't attack it.'"

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  1. What is with the UK and all this surveillance and by InsightIn140Bytes · · Score: 5, Funny

    hi-tech human abuse?

    Yes, point lasers at me and blind me. That's really healthy. Why does all these news always come from UK?

  2. I don't have a problem with this by 93+Escort+Wagon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Unless, of course, you're also going to be revved up like a deuce (or wrapped up like a douche).

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  3. Re:Reflection? by alphatel · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm sure someone will figure out a way to reflect (mirror?) back to the source.

    Source the to back (mirror?) reflect to way a out figure will someone sure I'm.

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  4. Re:I see a market for... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Or auto-dimming welder's masks. Maybe paint a Guy Fawkes face on it.

  5. Re:What is with the UK and all this surveillance a by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    They have guns in the UK?

    I thought they only used those toy sticks and ran after people like in Benny Hill shows.

  6. Re:Reflection? by ackthpt · · Score: 1, Funny

    "I'm sure someone will figure out a way to reflect (mirror?) back to the source."

    I guess this means mirrored sunglasses are going to make a comeback. Or did they already? I don't pay attention to fashion.

    Why, they'll be banned like the hoody!

    'ere, e's wearin' mirrors an' a hoody. Bloody terrorist is what 'e is!

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  7. nice by MagicM · · Score: 3, Funny

    So it's like a flashbang but without the bang. That seems kind of... HOLY CRAP IT LOOKS LIKE A SNIPER RIFLE I WANT ONE!

  8. Re:What is with the UK and all this surveillance a by ark1 · · Score: 1, Funny

    Dunno why they don't just use flashbulbs.

    "Smile! You're under arrest!"

    Does give a whole new meaning to Legally Blind, Blind Justice and Shedding a little light on the Crime.

    No one wants to see a British smile.

  9. Re:What is with the UK and all this surveillance a by Gaygirlie · · Score: 3, Funny

    hi-tech human abuse?

    I wouldn't call UK police hi-tech humans, though.

  10. You knew it was coming... by nege · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't laze me bro!

  11. Re:What is with the UK and all this surveillance a by ackthpt · · Score: 2, Funny

    Dunno why they don't just use flashbulbs.

    "Smile! You're under arrest!"

    Does give a whole new meaning to Legally Blind, Blind Justice and Shedding a little light on the Crime.

    No one wants to see a British smile.

    'ere! 'e's got all 'is teeth sorted. Posh nob, 'e 'is. Give 'im an extra thump!

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