Dave put me onto this thread and it's pretty mind blowing. The MPAS uses a green laser for public viewing nights but I feel thats not going to happen anymore. I intend to contact the AFP member mentioned and find out what we need to do.
I'm also in the CFA, and thought of using a 5mW green laser to detect faint smoke in confined spaces... smoldering light fittings, that sort of thing, so I got one off ebay for about $30. It didn't arrive: it was returned as unclaimed. I asked them to repost it so it'll be interesting to see if/when I get it.
I agree with almost everyone else it's a bit