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21 Real-Life Laser Guns

From Hybrid Laser Toys to Anti-Aircraft Lasers

— September 24, 2012 — Tech
Not too long ago laser guns were things that existed only in people's imaginations, but the future is now folks, and laser guns have entered the real world. Sure, some of these laser guns are harmless toys for kids used for tormenting your cat endlessly, but others are real military-grade laser guns. These big guns are used to take down enemy aircraft and cut through glass.

It seems that the gadgets that we dreamed up in sci-fi films are becoming everyday items. Remember tri-corders from Star Trek? I am willing to bet that an iPhone can do all that a tri-corder can do, plus some, and it comes in a much smaller package with a nicer interface.

It is only a matter of time before we figure out warp speed and can visit our galactic neighbors on a day trip.
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Throwback War Games
Throwback War Games
Battle Tag Brings Back Laser Gaming Showdowns
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20
Hybrid Laser Toys
Hybrid Laser Toys
The Lazertag System 2PK by Hasbro Brings Fun to the Office
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19
Deadly Gamer Guns
Deadly Gamer Guns
The Modified Dead Space Plasma Cutter Can Pop Balloons and Light Matches
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18
Temperature Guns
Temperature Guns
No-Touch Point-and-Shoot Infrared Digital Thermometer Gives You Distance
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17
Real Laser Gun Ship
Real Laser Gun Ship
Laser-Enchanced Boeing C-130H
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16
Emanating Emerald Lasers
Emanating Emerald Lasers
The Spyder III Krypton is the World's Brightest Handheld Beam
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15
Real-Life Ray Gun: Headed For Iraq
Real-Life Ray Gun: Headed For Iraq
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14
Gamer Laser Turrets
Gamer Laser Turrets
The Kronos Props Portal Turret Pays Tribute to the Iconic Puzzle Game Portal
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13
Retro Galactic Guns
Retro Galactic Guns
The 'Found Object Rayguns' are Perfect for Space Explorers on a Budget
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12
Laser Pointers that Burn
Laser Pointers that Burn
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11
Smartphone Gamer Peripherals
Smartphone Gamer Peripherals
The Xappr Gun Offers a More Portable and Realistic Experience
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10
Vicious Videogame Rifles
Vicious Videogame Rifles
Harrison Krix Recreates the N7 Rifle from 'Mass Effect 3'
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9
Intergalactic Weapons
Intergalactic Weapons
The Raughnold Ray Gun Looks Like it was Created by Aliens
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8
Mounted Miniature Crossbows
Mounted Miniature Crossbows
The WristBow is a DIY Havoc-Inducer
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7
Real-Life Military Ray Guns
Real-Life Military Ray Guns
The Laser Dazzler is Part Phaser, Part Light Saber
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Convenient Mini Handguns (UPDATE)
Convenient Mini Handguns (UPDATE)
The Palm Pistol will be Produced in Late 2011
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5
Anti-Aircraft Lasers
Anti-Aircraft Lasers
The Laser Close-In Weapon System Shoots Planes with Death Rays
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4
Gamer Replica Guns
Gamer Replica Guns
The Fallout 3 AEP7 Laser Pistol Looks Completely Real
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3
Laser Toy Weapons
Laser Toy Weapons
The Silver Wolf Full Metal Rubber Band Gun
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2
Paralyzing Personal Firearms
Paralyzing Personal Firearms
Designer Issac Richardson Creates Tron-Like Stun Guns
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1
Real Life Sci-Fi Weapons
Real Life Sci-Fi Weapons
DIY Star Trek Phaser is Real and Really Dangerous
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