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2011-04-13 Africa Horn
US laser test could put heat on pirates
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Posted by tipper 2011-04-13 20:46|| || Front Page|| [4 views ]  Top

#1 A 5" or 3" gun would be sufficient, but we don't use that.
Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2011-04-13 21:28||   2011-04-13 21:28|| Front Page Top

#2 I agree - as sexy slick as Lasers can be, a NAVAL RIFLE = CANNON is much more satisfying.
Posted by JosephMendiola 2011-04-13 22:16||   2011-04-13 22:16|| Front Page Top

#3 and the laser's strength can be dialed down from a lethal level to a nuisance level.
If they do end up using this thing on pirates, I see no need to dial down the level.
Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2011-04-13 22:25||   2011-04-13 22:25|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm sure the fuel and ammo on the pirate boats are properly stored and secured as not to be effected. /sarc
Posted by Procopius2k 2011-04-13 23:07||   2011-04-13 23:07|| Front Page Top

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