Are LASER weapons going to replace conventional firearms or will they be used as precision weapons?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 11:44:22 -0400

http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150924/ [login to see] /germany-laser-gun.html

Silent Killer: Germany Showcases 4-Barrel Laser Gatling Gun

During this week’s defense and security expo in London German defense contractor Rheinmetall Defense Electronics unveiled a new sea-based anti-drone laser system.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2015 12:03 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:03:18 -0400

I am waiting for a light saber.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Sep 24 at 2015 12:11 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:11:04 -0400

Lasers have limited uses because they work by burning like we did with magnifying glasses as kids. Useful for precision shots over great distances against fragile targets, but that's about it.

I'm still waiting on Plasma. Lots of heat and explosive energy transfer. Plasma is where it's at!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2015 12:14 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:14:34 -0400

They wont be precision weapons if the Stormtroopers get a hold of them. Nor the Red Shirts from the Enterprise.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 24 at 2015 1:17 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:17:57 -0400

They will replace firearms just as firearms replaced the bow and arrow, which replaced the spear.