Laser rifle provides blinding force
Looks like it's a little too late to get one of these to pair with our "Universal Soldier" Halloween costume, but we have to admit to being just a little impressed with the Air Force's new laser rifle, known as the PHaSR (looks like they just couldn't resist; they claim it stands for "Personnel Halting and Stimulation Response"). The prototype non-lethal weapon works by firing a high-intensity beam of laser light, temporarily blinding anyone in its path. A contractor has just been given $250,000 to develop an eye-safe rangefinder for the weapon. A good idea, though we think our Jean Claude-inspired costume has that covered.
