The Dangers of Laser Pens

trainsdownunder · January 19, 2013, 11:40:33 PM

Laserpointer

Sprintex · January 19, 2013, 11:51:49 PM

Paul

Fratton · January 20, 2013, 04:18:06 AM

I'm not sure but toward the end there might have been some computer aided graphics at work

i used to use one of these "high powered lazers" great for marking "a mark" in a nightclub before they realise what the green dot on their back is for, two of my guys grab em and eject em,,,,,

kiwi1941 · January 20, 2013, 05:56:10 AM

Quote from: Fratton on January 20, 2013, 04:18:06 AM
i used to use one of these "high powered lazers" great for marking "a mark" in a nightclub before they realise what the green dot on their back is for, two of my guys grab em and eject em

Gulp, I knew this forum had moderators - but bouncers too!!

Brian

Pengi · January 20, 2013, 07:08:24 AM

Some little s*ds pointed a laser pen at me when I was on my bike and I ended up falling off (luckily onto a grass verge). They thought it was hilarious

Lawrence · January 20, 2013, 08:22:28 AM

Sorry mate I am going to have a total sense of humour failure here, as someone who works in the aviation world, I know that some idiots have used these pens for exactly that purpose with near lethal results, this last thing that is need is for people to make a film of it and put the ideas into other idiots heads, it is irresponsible.
Fortunately a number of these neanderthals have been caught and prosecuted

Fratton · January 20, 2013, 09:38:00 AM

Quote from: Lawrence on January 20, 2013, 08:22:28 AM
Sorry mate I am going to have a total sense of humour failure here, as someone who works in the aviation world, I know that some idiots have used these pens for exactly that purpose with near lethal results, this last thing that is need is for people to make a film of it and put the ideas into other idiots heads, it is irresponsible.
Fortunately a number of these neanderthals have been caught and prosecuted

One these cases was in gosport Hampshire, shows the intelligence of the person doing it, the aircraft he pestered on multiple occasions was Hampshire polices air support unit

trainsdownunder · January 20, 2013, 10:24:40 AM

I don't condone the use of laser pens for anything other than their intended use.

The video is not in anyway suppose to glorify or encourage such use of the pens for this "habit". If the moderators feel it is not suitable I am more than happy to have the link removed.

Sorry if I have offended anyone.

H · January 20, 2013, 10:32:42 AM

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H.

scotsoft · January 20, 2013, 10:36:51 AM

I watched the video very soon after it was posted and I am very aware of the dangers of these laser pointers.
The police helicopter here in Newcastle has been buzzed a few times and as far as I know each time the offender(s) were caught and dealt with.

I decided to let this one go as I could not imagine any of our members being influenced by what is obviously an attempt at humour. This person has numerous You Tube videos and some I find slightly amusing the majority I don't.

If you don't like his humour, do what I do and click on the stop button and move onto something that will amuse you. I don't think it is the moderators job to turn this forum into a nanny state, so please use your own judgement as to whether you watch videos like this or not.

cheers John.

Lawrence · January 20, 2013, 11:29:48 AM

Quote from: trainsdownunder on January 20, 2013, 10:24:40 AM
I don't condone the use of laser pens for anything other than their intended use.

The video is not in anyway suppose to glorify or encourage such use of the pens for this "habit". If the moderators feel it is not suitable I am more than happy to have the link removed.

Sorry if I have offended anyone.

Absolutely not having a go at you, it is the idiots who produce such stupidity that encourage others as our membership have already stated and as John says nobody on here would be so stupid. Just annoys me that someone would produce the film and find it funny

MikeDunn · January 20, 2013, 11:58:47 AM

Apart from inside uses on presentations, I do have an outside use, and it does involve pointing up into the sky ... astronomy events, showing people where constellations, stars & planets are. First used one @ the Mallorca Observatory, was invaluable to us.

But the big caveat (definately important @ the MO) was 'make sure you're not pointing at an aircraft' - especially as they use the MO as a navigation point & come damn close (both in height and distance) !!!

Mike

johnk · January 20, 2013, 01:56:11 PM

Must say I agree with both the comments of 'Lawrence@ re these. As the father of a long haul BA pilot I know how daangerous they can be in the wrong hands and unfortunately the wrong hands happen more often than most of us think. I am sure (and believe) this would not encouragee anybobdy who uses thiu forum to copy what the Video shows but for some it could offer a temptation.
John k