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seamusTX wrote:The only problem with phasers is that they are completely imaginary.

I can't see lasers or masers (the microwave equivalent of lasers) as practical weapons. Their effect is to create heat. You might set your attacker's clothes on fire or cook him if he stood still long enough, but I doubt they could have the instantaneous effect of a bullet.

Also, battery technology is not up to the chore of powering a portable laser for a long time.

The military has been experimenting with an electromagnetic "pain ray" for years. I doubt it will ever be a personal-defense weapon, for reasons explained in this article: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ ... v-mads.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

No, in 2010, we are still using 19th and 20th-century technology for the most part.

- Jim

marksiwel wrote:

joe817 wrote:Perfection of the old Gyrojet technology that never got off the ground, or better yet "phaser pistols & rifles". I see the latter as a real possibility when we gain that technology in the future.

Yeah but do you think they will let US carry a Phaser or even privately own one?