Built for stealth and sabotage, the HELMA-LP laser gun disables tech targets at range.

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    24 hours ago

    The photo for the article is hilarious. No opticals, just iron sights. I got the mental image of the dude trying to aim at a radio 500m away.

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      8 hours ago

      It could have a little screen on the side we can’t see that shows you what it’s aiming at.

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      15 hours ago

      Just saying, you can absolutely hit something 500+ meters away with iron sights. Heck, I’ve personally done so at 900 meters. I’ll grant that I was prone, however.

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        8 hours ago

        But can you hold it on target consistently for the time needed for this weapon to achieve the deaired effect?

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        14 hours ago

        I mean, not having any bullet drop must be pretty nifty but unless it can auto target to a certain degree, you’re gonna be better off trying to shoot it with a rifle or shotgun. I really doubt this thing can sustain fire.

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      24 hours ago

      It’s pretty common to avoid using products from other companies in PR photos and during promotional events/announcements(if there’s no deal). And the prominant picatinny rail is enough to tell any potential buyers that they can attach almost anything they want.