The Pentagon’s Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate has been developing the Thermal Laser System since 2005, with the purpose of developing a weapon that could disperse crowds or incapacitate individuals by causing them to experience burning sensations in their skin.
According to NewScientist magazine, the weapon has evolved into a rifle-mounted instrument, and there are plans for a hand-held model that could be used by police forces.
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Webmaster's Commentary:
Once cleared for police use (and remember: even though tasers are declared "non lethal", they have still killed hundreds of people) I am sure that this weapon will wind up being embraced and used with gusto by police departments all over this country.
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