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Weapons just changed forever

irish52084

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That's actually a really weak laser compared to some you can buy. There's one that cost about $3000, but it can pierce steel up to 3/8 if I remember correctly. It has adjustments for a tight focused beam for penetrating steel or all the way down to a very short range that will explode air!
Here's a link to the article I read about it and a bunch of other odd things. Don't be mislead by the word marijuana in the link or title, it;s talking about crazy things that are more legal than marijuana.
http://www.cracked.com/article_18732_6-things-you-wont-believe-are-more-legal-than-marijuana.html
 

marshaul

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Alright, I have to get the guy to give my plans for this.

I would totally OC this in California. :lol: Even if it is just a toy.
 
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ABNinfantryman

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That's actually a really weak laser compared to some you can buy. There's one that cost about $3000, but it can pierce steel up to 3/8 if I remember correctly. It has adjustments for a tight focused beam for penetrating steel or all the way down to a very short range that will explode air!
Here's a link to the article I read about it and a bunch of other odd things. Don't be mislead by the word marijuana in the link or title, it;s talking about crazy things that are more legal than marijuana.
http://www.cracked.com/article_18732_6-things-you-wont-believe-are-more-legal-than-marijuana.html

OK, that was hilarious! "Your Escalade might look gangster, but it takes an RPG like a little bi***" had me rolling on the floor.
 

irish52084

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since9

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Functional laser pulse weapon, made at home.

I use something similar. It sports a percussion-initiated chemically powered photon pulse ignition system which excites high-binding energy molecules into a cascading chain photonic release of energies high in the thermal bands. The resulting superheated gases apply tremendous force (35,000 psi) against a copper-clad lead projectile as it's accelerated down a 4-3/4" rifled, hardened steel tube to nearly 1,000 mph.

It does *a tad* more than pop bullets and put pinholes into thin sheets of styrofoam.
 
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RooksGambit

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Meh. Lasers have been cool like that for a while now. They're already weaponized and are getting smaller and more efficient all the time.

Wake me up when we have a man portable rail/coil/gausgun. Then I'll sit up and pay attention.

:D
 
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