Laser pointers banned in New South Wales after rash of attacks on pilots

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Here’s a tip: you should probably leave that handy-dandy laser pointer at home when heading off to vacation in New South Wales. As of today, the Australian state has placed high-powered hand lasers, including the infamous “star pointers,” on the list of prohibited weapons, and anyone caught carrying such a device without a permit could face up to 14 years in the slammer. The move comes after an outbreak of laser pointer attacks on airplane pilots, which have left them temporarily blinded and could have caused some pretty catastrophic consequences. Looks like those Aussie kids will have to find some other gizmos to carry out their high school hijinks, huh?

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2 Responses to “Laser pointers banned in New South Wales after rash of attacks on pilots”


  1. 1 todd

    Are the laser pointers in this site legal?

    http://www.beamq.com

  2. 2 admin

    for that you should contact the manufacture or a reseller

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