Photonic Disruptor

Wicked Lasers has long established itself as a premier designer and manufacturer of quality laser products, targeting the mild hobbyist to the insane gadget freak, so when I was offered the opportunity to test out a laser that was developed for the U.S. military — and cost more than my car payment — I could not resist. After scrambling for two AAA batteries, I fired the Photonic Disruptor and shone its beam across the room. The first thing my co-worker and I noticed was how bright it was; the reflection from 10 feet away was enough to create white spots in your vision. This not very surprising when you learn that the Photonic Disruptor was created as a non-lethal weapon designed to take incapacitate threats by temporarily blinding them. At 100mW, this isn’t your teacher’s laser pointer. I repeatedly called people into my office and lit matches with the beam, burned skin (it feels like pin prick), and made small holes through black trash bags. I should stress that this is not the intention of the device; as their literature says, This is not toy. This is not a laser pointer. On the up (down?) side, the batteries drain quickly enough so that after a few sessions, the laser isn’t strong enough to really create too much heat, but still plenty capable of performing its job. If you are interested in checking out the Photonic Disrupter or any number of laser devices, head on over to the Wicked Lasers website, where you can read literature and purchase the products. Additionally, check out their new site called Tech Lasers, which carries a larger selection of lasers from other manufacturers, including models up to 500mW.