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Originally Posted by brightstar
Duncan phoned yesterday and asked several questions about the legality of owning a Green Laser pointer. I pointed out to him that in QLD there are no license or permits required to own one. The devices are governed by the Firearm and Weapons Act and the only law is that it is illegal to use one illegally. This was a deliberate ploy by the authorities as was explained, the idiots that point them at aircraft etc are not very bright and when asked by police why they had one, the usual answer was to burst balloons, which the police could use as an illegal act. If you were to say that you were an astronomer, that is a completely legal activity. I believe NSW is going to copy this rule. Duncan was informed to contact his local authority to see what the requirements were. It is not illegal for a QLD store to sell them interstate but our advice has allways been for the buyer to check with their local authority.
Sirius Optics checks the bono fides of every customer as to the intended use of the lasers. Astronomers are not the only ones using them, Bird Watchers, Forestry workers, Teachers etc all use them. I would suggest that people posting to IIS forums engage their brains before their mouths and do some checking before they post to the forums.
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Wow, - you're fresh out of 'charm school' aren't you