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green laser

rrp5rrp5 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
edited January 2012 in General Discussion
does anyone know if it is legal to own a 100mw green laser? i was under the impression that all lasers had to be 5mw or under in order to meet Federal laws.And what are the chances of the claim that it is 100mw power, that it is a valid claim. Thank you for your help--RRP5
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  • HandLoadHandLoad Member Posts: 15,998 ✭
    edited November -1
    I haven't heard of any limit on LASER Power levels.
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  • rrp5rrp5 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by HandLoad
    I haven't heard of any limit on LASER Power levels.
    Thank you, I remember reading on some advertising for a red laser that it was the strongest permitted by law and remember that it was a 5 mw laser. have a GOOD ONE! RRP
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  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    when they first hit the market back in the 80's there was no limit on them, i had one that was 90mw, you could see it 4 city blocks away, not that it was useful at that distance, and probably 6 feet in diameter

    so im not sure what use it really would have beyond 50 yards or so
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  • rrp5rrp5 Member Posts: 10 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was planning on using it for hog hunting out of a helicopter since they just recently OK'd it for pilots to charge for that kind of service.The Texas Parks & Wildlife gave it's total blessing on that, as did the Feds. I thought I would need as much help staying on target, through the possible barf sessions that may occur while flying at odd angles and trying to keep it on target.Wish me luck,mostly for the pilot not getting any SPLATTER!Thank you for your help! RRP5
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  • JnRockwallJnRockwall Member Posts: 16,350 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by HandLoad
    I haven't heard of any limit on LASER Power levels.


    me either, matter of fact watched a video on utube the other night and kid had a 100w laser and he was using it to cut plastic.
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