New Weapon Against Terror: A Flashlight?

[Birdbomb]

New Weapon Against Terror: A Flashlight?

The point of this device is to disorient you, so we modified the video when we showed it on air. If you wish to see the unmodified footage of the device in action, you can click here -- but be warned, you may find the experience uncomfortable.

For riots and chaotic situations, police often use tasers, rubber bullets and pepper spray to try and control the crowd. But there could soon be a new weapon in their arsenal: a hi-tech flashlight with a big punch.

"Flashblindness, the 'Oh my gosh this light is really bright, I can't see anything behind it.' That effect is immediate for everybody," said Bob Lieberman, president of Intelligent Optical Systems.

*****WARNING*****
If you are photosensitive DO NOT WATCH the added video and caution should be used for others with epilepsy.
This device excites the brain and even those NOT photosensitive may have problems

[keyna]

didn't watch the vid, too scared, but thanks for the warning!

[Birdbomb]

They say it's not harmful but anything that agitates the brain like this thing does can, is something to avoided for someone with any type of seizure disorder.

[Bernard]

I'm gonna go ahead and make a prediction that these things eventually find their way into the hands of the general public and hooligan neighbors/punks find them much fun for harassing people with epilepsy.

[Birdbomb]

Foreseeing the future! Oooo the amazing Kreskin!


Well, they said Tazers weren't lethal either but there have been over 300 death by tazers so far.