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Mahigeer · 11-24-2017, 07:41 AM

Illegal laser pointers on Amazon.com
UPDATE, August 13 2013: Amazon.com has recently tightened its rules for selling laser pointers and related products. The new Amazon.com policy requires pre-approval of laser pointers and related products. The products are limited to Class 3R (5 mW) or less and must be branded; examples include Kensington, Quartet, 3M and Logitech. Products must have a testing report from Intertek, UL or SGS. For more details, see this story at LaserPointerSafety.com.

The information below, originally published in March 2013, is retained for historical purposes.
http://laserpointersafety.com/illega...lpointers.html
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Worldwide: Concern over laser dazzling of satellites
21 Jan 2012 -- Categories: Military and state use | Unusual lasers & uses
A new book by Economist reporter Benjamin Sutherland has a chapter about lasers being used by military forces to dazzle or possibly blind satellites. In an interview published January 21 2012, Sutherland discussed the “Endangered Birds” chapter in his book Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrence:

“There are lasers used to hit satellites, it’s called dazzling, and it’s a show of force. There are a handful of countries that can do it. China dazzles U.S. and French satellites in low earth orbit not often, but regularly. What if a laser hits them, maybe lingers too long? A show of force can actually damage the satellite, knocks out some sensitive equipment. If that happens, and it’s from China, is that an act of war? What do you do? Political leaders have to be briefed on this. They have to make an effort to avoid escalation.”
From an interview in the Santa Barbara Independent conducted by Kevin Zambrano
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A Look at the Hazards of Green Laser Pointers
https://www.universetoday.com/101171...aser-pointers/

makobob · 11-25-2017, 09:56 AM

Good information Mahigeer, 4-5 years old, Amazon did tighten their requirements for lazer sales. And we do not point at the satellites just follow their path so everyone can find them.

QUESTION: with a 7 inch pointer in the palm of your hand, how close could you come to hitting something the size of a small house at 250 miles????
Just asking......

Mahigeer · 11-25-2017, 10:35 AM

Perhaps hitting a satellite is not easy, but I was hit in the 4Runner driving to the restaurant.

Very dangerous.

I was also hit by the glare of bouncing beam from the small pole on top of the 4x4 in front of the patio.

makobob · 11-25-2017, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Perhaps hitting a satellite is not easy, but I was hit in the 4Runner driving to the restaurant.

Very dangerous.

I was also hit by the glare of bouncing beam from the small pole on top of the 4x4 in front of the patio.

That means there will be no laser use when you are in camp, sorry you were tagged.

11-25-2017, 09:56 AM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Good information Mahigeer, 4-5 years old, Amazon did tighten their requirements for lazer sales. And we do not point at the satellites just follow their path so everyone can find them. QUESTION: with a 7 inch pointer in the palm of your hand, how close could you come to hitting something the size of a small house at 250 miles???? Just asking...... __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

11-24-2017, 07:41 AM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Illegal laser pointers on Amazon.com UPDATE, August 13 2013: Amazon.com has recently tightened its rules for selling laser pointers and related products. The new Amazon.com policy requires pre-approval of laser pointers and related products. The products are limited to Class 3R (5 mW) or less and must be branded; examples include Kensington, Quartet, 3M and Logitech. Products must have a testing report from Intertek, UL or SGS. For more details, see this story at LaserPointerSafety.com. The information below, originally published in March 2013, is retained for historical purposes. http://laserpointersafety.com/illega...lpointers.html xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Worldwide: Concern over laser dazzling of satellites 21 Jan 2012 -- Categories: Military and state use \| Unusual lasers & uses A new book by Economist reporter Benjamin Sutherland has a chapter about lasers being used by military forces to dazzle or possibly blind satellites. In an interview published January 21 2012, Sutherland discussed the “Endangered Birds” chapter in his book Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrence: “There are lasers used to hit satellites, it’s called dazzling, and it’s a show of force. There are a handful of countries that can do it. China dazzles U.S. and French satellites in low earth orbit not often, but regularly. What if a laser hits them, maybe lingers too long? A show of force can actually damage the satellite, knocks out some sensitive equipment. If that happens, and it’s from China, is that an act of war? What do you do? Political leaders have to be briefed on this. They have to make an effort to avoid escalation.” From an interview in the Santa Barbara Independent conducted by Kevin Zambrano Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx A Look at the Hazards of Green Laser Pointers https://www.universetoday.com/101171...aser-pointers/

11-25-2017, 10:35 AM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	Perhaps hitting a satellite is not easy, but I was hit in the 4Runner driving to the restaurant. Very dangerous. I was also hit by the glare of bouncing beam from the small pole on top of the 4x4 in front of the patio.