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Speaking as someone in the military: yes. There are a great many weapons i dont want. Because by me (and everyone else in uniform) not wanting them they dont exist. Top of that list: plastic schrapnel. I dont want. It isnt manufactured. Therefore even ISIS cannot use it.

Also on the list: direct-energy blinding weapons design to destroy the retina. Easily biult, but happily not a thing.



> Also on the list: direct-energy blinding weapons design to destroy the retina. Easily biult, but happily not a thing.

They are used by Russians against Ukrainian snipers. Few snipers are already blind at working eye.


Ive seen public reports about this sort of thing. It is hard to verify exactly what is being employed. Sounds like consumer-type lasers, not purpose-biult stuff.




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