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Whilst I enjoy my green laser, I wonder about the wisdom of their ready availability. Younger members of the species seem keen to relieve me of it to do who knows what mischief. I refuse. They ask where to get one, I am vague. Despite my awareness and prudent use, I once inadvertently and carelessly pointed one at someone (on their body fortunately) whilst lifting it to the sky. Mine is tuned up to 5mw, and whilst it can dazzle, momentary exposure should not cause permanent damage to the eye. I understand that USQ (or QUT?) has banned the low power red pointers.
Once, at a dark sky site at night, I observed a fellow amateur point a green laser at an approaching car who had their headlights on high beam. Well, they did then go away.
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