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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,143494,00.html

(It's an AP story, that's just the only site I could find that carried this particular one.)

I don't really see a reason why lasers like this should be easily available to the general public. Do we have some great need for a device like this that was going unfulfilled up to this point?
]]>Nov 20th 2007 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 4:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/No, there's no great need for them. Your point?

Now, is there some great need to make possession of this (or anything else) illegal?
Aren't laws against wrongful acts sufficient, since the only reasons offered against it are that someone might commit a wrongful act?

As far as the reason why they should be easily available to the general public now, that's because technology has improved to the point where a laser of this power can be packaged this conveniently and sold at this price.
The combination of pricing and packaging constitute easy availability, and there's no reason why artificial difficulties should be added.]]>Nov 20th 2007 7:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
What we really want to know is how much Sharks cost!!! ]]>Nov 20th 2007 10:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/@Jeff: That's why most planes have guns on them.]]>Nov 20th 2007 11:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 2:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
No way only 400mW could melt the metal in a door lock. You'd need at LEAST 10W (10,000mW) and 100W (100,000mW) to do it quickly. ]]>Nov 20th 2007 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
*Defrost*, yes. Which would be really awesome, imo.

Would also be nice for starting campfires. From A MILE AWAY.]]>Nov 20th 2007 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
I'm still creeped out by the military grade one being able to fire into someone's brain and kill them. Could something like that be powered by a satellite?]]>Nov 20th 2007 4:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 2:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
LOL Hahahahahahah

These are devices that the average citizen should NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAVE.

Ranks right up there with#

Tasers
Stun Guns
GUNS
cellular jamming devices
grenades
fireworks
access to explosive/weapons plans on the internet
crazy glue.


IN THE WRONG HANDS These things kill innocent people.
There are NO "right hands".

I could see someone burning people's retinas with this or starting MASSIVE FIRES in California with it.

As much as I'd want one, I'd leave it right where it is.]]>Nov 20th 2007 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 2:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
What humor?

Actually, the elitist remarks are the ones that do not do so well. Fascist.]]>Nov 20th 2007 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
Seriously though, you saying people shouldn't be allowed to hunt? I mean, I'm not a hunter myself, but it's a hell of a lot better than the mass produced factor meat most of us eat.]]>Nov 20th 2007 3:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
Isn't the point of the comment section for the elitists to gather and exchange witty banter with one another?

Sorry you don't fit in. Better luck next time. ]]>Nov 20th 2007 3:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/"Lasers don't kill people, people kill people"

Shh... Chuck Norris might hear you.

@Khris,

Who said I wanted to fit in? I wouldn't need a gun, then. I was just getting on you for perpetuating the stereotype that all gun owners are "nuts" AND "rednecks". I am not a redneck.

Also, my NRA membership gets me better discounts than any other membership around, including my internet minister ordination. Only the greyhairs using their AARP memberships get better discounts.

Nice comment below regarding "Scenario #3", though. :)]]>Nov 20th 2007 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
I can think of plenty of legit uses I'd have for a device like this:

1) Defrosting car locks
2) Cutting just about anything
3) Lighting fires (campfires, fireplaces, etc.)
4) Self-defense? Sure, why the hell not?
5) Fun with optics (experimentation)

That's just the beginning, I'm sure there's more. The point is, you don't outlaw baseball bats because they happen to be such terrific melee weapons.]]>Nov 20th 2007 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
I have the RIGHT to own firearms, and I have been practicing that right since my childhood. I own many firearms, and am completely and totally educated about each one and understand AND practice complete and total safety with them.

The only people that should NOT be allowed to own firearms are criminals and those who are not responsibly fit to do so.

]]>Nov 20th 2007 5:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
I agree that 400mw is much too much to be put in the hand of your random dork on the street, and that has nothing to do with a 'nanny state'.

]]>Nov 20th 2007 9:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/
I agree with you. It just doesn't seem like a necessity to have one of these.

WOW!! I can point a laser 10miles away, and blind 100 people in the process, what's the point? You can't see the dot ten miles away.

@starkruzr

Those seem like pretty silly uses for a handheld laser. Why not get the proper tools to such tasks?

@Wwhat

While reading through these comments, I was waiting for someone to say what your said.


@ Those who were talk about having guns

Why need a gun? Unless you are a hunter, what is the purpose? So that way someone in the future can find it and shoot themselves/you with it? Unless you're living in some area of town where the only way to walk safely across the street is to point a gun at everyone, then I really don't see the point. (And if that were the case, you need to move)

I do know there are people out there who take care and are properly responsible with the weaponry, and I commend you for it.]]>Nov 20th 2007 9:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 20th 2007 10:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/20/hercules-400-laser-makes-you-a-man-for-a-mere-3-000/Nov 21st 2007 11:58AM