Welcome to
Laser Pointer Forums
- discuss green laser pointers, blue laser pointers, and all types of lasers
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New profile posts
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Everywhere
Threads
This forum
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Home
Forums
Lasers
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Safety & Legal Issues
Learn about laser safety, including laser goggles. Discuss legal issues related to the use of laser pointers.
1
2
3
…
Go to page
Go
19
Next
1 of 19
Go to page
Go
Next
Last
Filters
Show only:
Loading…
Sticky
Hit in eye with 1000mw 445nm blue laser
xoul
Dec 6, 2011
21
22
23
Replies
367
Views
302K
Feb 4, 2020
Encap
E
Locked
Sticky
<<< WARNING >>> Eye injury and what to do in an Emergency.
RB astro
Nov 16, 2017
Replies
0
Views
3K
Nov 16, 2017
RB astro
Sticky
Actual Laser Laws by Country
Grix
Aug 1, 2010
6
7
8
Replies
125
Views
98K
Sep 25, 2017
hakzaw1
Sticky
Get Some Safety Goggles Now!
madmacmo
Jul 4, 2012
2
3
Replies
34
Views
48K
May 19, 2015
Bionic-Badger
L
Sticky
Fda import form number
LSRFAQ
Sep 22, 2014
Replies
5
Views
7K
Sep 24, 2014
LSRFAQ
L
Sticky
The Club
madmacmo
Feb 23, 2014
Replies
15
Views
9K
May 2, 2014
crazyspaz
Sticky
Irreversible Vision Damage - Don't Turn a Blind Eye to Laser Hazards
madmacmo
Feb 5, 2012
Replies
5
Views
23K
Mar 19, 2014
ujelytek
Please don't do this.......
WizardG
Mar 9, 2021
Replies
15
Views
495
Apr 7, 2021
LSRFAQ
L
E
1.5 Watt accident
Edgeoftomorrow011
Jan 10, 2021
Replies
8
Views
855
Mar 14, 2021
hakzaw1
F
Does anybody know a Keyswitch that's small and high quality?
farbe2
Feb 22, 2021
Replies
8
Views
367
Feb 27, 2021
Mattronium
G
Double checking my safety goggle choice
GhostDog98
Feb 6, 2021
Replies
3
Views
326
Feb 9, 2021
RedCowboy
Customs in Portugal
_xXx_MLG_PiNgU_69420_xXx_
Jan 20, 2021
Replies
6
Views
321
Feb 3, 2021
_xXx_MLG_PiNgU_69420_xXx_
Another bad idea
WizardG
Jun 27, 2019
Replies
5
Views
1K
Jan 30, 2021
MurphyMurph
Pointing a laser in the night sky
_xXx_MLG_PiNgU_69420_xXx_
Jan 28, 2021
2
Replies
29
Views
739
Jan 28, 2021
Encap
E
I
Cd laser risks
Irdiode
Jan 24, 2021
Replies
2
Views
218
Jan 24, 2021
Irdiode
I
B
Traveling with a class IV 2w 450nm laser
bombastic56734
Jan 8, 2021
Replies
3
Views
224
Jan 9, 2021
T_Warne
How to mesure a laser diode's power ?
sam1902
Dec 18, 2020
Replies
6
Views
661
Dec 20, 2020
Giannis_TDM
L
Looked at 1000mw 445nm blue laser pointed at the wall
Lookoutfool
Dec 7, 2020
2
Replies
19
Views
1K
Dec 9, 2020
hakzaw1
E
Safety Goggles - Do I need IR protection?
element626
Nov 10, 2020
Replies
1
Views
556
Nov 10, 2020
Encap
E
C
Power cut off Safety Pin?
cncyana
Oct 22, 2020
Replies
6
Views
491
Oct 23, 2020
hakzaw1
L
mirror cube human size installation
lee marou
Oct 16, 2020
Replies
4
Views
412
Oct 17, 2020
Giannis_TDM
How to test / check for IR Emission?
Traveller
Jan 6, 2009
Replies
15
Views
7K
Oct 13, 2020
Bae_Fam_Lit_Wabbajack
J
Locked
How long until the glare goes away?
James99
Oct 4, 2020
Replies
2
Views
340
Oct 4, 2020
RB astro
S
Improper mounting of lasers
SonicWaffles
Sep 20, 2020
Replies
3
Views
410
Sep 28, 2020
RedCowboy
A
Laser vs. lamp. I've never heard a sensible answer to this. Help!
adam1128
Sep 19, 2020
Replies
8
Views
695
Sep 26, 2020
adam1128
A
How is the Navy's "super cheap" Laser Weapon Safe? (To crew, I mean)
kumowoon1025
Sep 8, 2020
Replies
11
Views
785
Sep 11, 2020
kecked
China has put laser tech on the restricted exports list
OldNo7
Aug 31, 2020
Replies
8
Views
719
Sep 2, 2020
hakzaw1
Thoughts on these goggles
Jim H
Aug 25, 2020
Replies
14
Views
698
Aug 28, 2020
gazer101
G
Are you tired of dealing with the 'Lazor Haters' this will help you--'just the facts mam'
hakzaw1
Aug 17, 2020
Replies
0
Views
406
Aug 17, 2020
hakzaw1
A
Is this laser safe? Help!
adam1128
Aug 15, 2020
Replies
3
Views
401
Aug 16, 2020
hakzaw1
What can happen to you....
hakzaw1
Aug 9, 2020
Replies
2
Views
452
Aug 10, 2020
hakzaw1
Locked
ANTIFA Likely Permanently Blinded Federal Officers With Lasers, Officials Say
Garoq
Jul 23, 2020
2
Replies
16
Views
3K
Jul 27, 2020
RB astro
J
Specific Diffusion Question
JAAM
May 27, 2020
Replies
2
Views
873
May 30, 2020
JAAM
J
A
Safety goggles for diy CNC laser
Astronometria
Apr 17, 2020
2
Replies
16
Views
2K
May 18, 2020
laoeiale
L
C
US Laws regarding personal sales for class IV lasers
coaster
May 10, 2020
Replies
14
Views
1K
May 16, 2020
hakzaw1
F
100mW Laser, what precautions should I have?
FelipeTGear
Apr 18, 2020
Replies
6
Views
655
May 11, 2020
Petersoft
1
Dangers of LEP flashlights?
1Lumen
May 5, 2020
Replies
10
Views
2K
May 10, 2020
CDBEAM777
I
Eye safe laser to kill mosquitoes ?
isingkarim
Feb 5, 2017
2
Replies
28
Views
6K
Apr 16, 2020
hakzaw1
K
Laser newbie looking for safety advice
Kevymetal0326
Mar 7, 2020
Replies
13
Views
2K
Mar 18, 2020
Eddie H
E
L
Help with 980nm safety
laserartfan
Mar 6, 2020
Replies
10
Views
795
Mar 7, 2020
laserartfan
L
Another knuckle head
trussmonkey25
Feb 21, 2020
2
Replies
17
Views
1K
Feb 23, 2020
LSRFAQ
L
Safety - Packages from China - Coronavirus
Shiiru
Feb 4, 2020
2
3
Replies
40
Views
2K
Feb 11, 2020
Snecho
A
Diffuse reflection - can it damage the eyes?
AlesCZ
Jan 14, 2020
Replies
9
Views
1K
Jan 31, 2020
Alaskan
C
Regulations in the US for system with enclosed class IV laser
Chuie
Dec 19, 2019
Replies
1
Views
742
Jan 15, 2020
LSRFAQ
L
A
Are Sanwu lasers legal to purchase in America?
Anonymous0531
Jan 6, 2020
Replies
3
Views
1K
Jan 13, 2020
Kyle L
Have I been exposed to dangerous levels if IR from my 5mW green laser?
nzoomed
Nov 30, 2019
Replies
9
Views
2K
Dec 4, 2019
GSS
G
A
Safety Goggles for looking at the beam? (Not the dot or dot reflection)
Architect23
Nov 23, 2019
Replies
12
Views
1K
Dec 4, 2019
paul1598419
A
Laser glasses tolerance
andrew_salinas
Nov 22, 2019
Replies
1
Views
440
Nov 22, 2019
Encap
E
L
laser legality in Australia
LiquidTech
Nov 20, 2019
Replies
11
Views
2K
Nov 21, 2019
paul1598419
L
Laser goggles on top of glasses?
Lighter
Nov 16, 2019
Replies
2
Views
634
Nov 16, 2019
Lighter
L
K
A sign for inadequate laser goggles?
Krom
Nov 14, 2019
Replies
7
Views
647
Nov 14, 2019
paul1598419
S
Goggles from laserpointerstore safe?
Swyvel
Nov 5, 2019
2
Replies
16
Views
1K
Nov 11, 2019
hakzaw1
W
Lasershooting safe for eyes?
Willysolman
Nov 2, 2019
Replies
5
Views
497
Nov 2, 2019
BowtieGuy
D
Is it legal to sell a laser system on eBay?
doctor_turbo
Oct 22, 2019
Replies
6
Views
1K
Oct 22, 2019
hakzaw1
M
Looked at 1200mw 445nm laser dot without protection
mrCryingobsidian
Oct 16, 2019
2
Replies
17
Views
2K
Oct 19, 2019
Lifetime17
M
Locked
Hit in the right eye with a 12mW 515nm Laser Pointer
moh17
Oct 3, 2019
Replies
1
Views
759
Oct 3, 2019
ElectricPlasma
Sooner or later the banhammer is gonna fall
WizardG
Sep 20, 2019
Replies
9
Views
1K
Sep 30, 2019
Alien Laser
D
Safety of small China manufactured stage lights
discofever
Sep 15, 2019
Replies
7
Views
727
Sep 16, 2019
paul1598419
Legality of laser for self-defense/deterrent?
AllanJH
Jul 7, 2012
2
Replies
23
Views
33K
Aug 29, 2019
Laserbran
L
U
I got a laser in my eyes 9 years ago
untermensch
Aug 26, 2019
2
Replies
17
Views
2K
Aug 27, 2019
Anthony P
I
Hong Kong student arrested for carrying laser pointers
ixfd64
Aug 7, 2019
Replies
11
Views
2K
Aug 22, 2019
paul1598419
S
Playing with a 1.5w Blue laser and my eye hurts
snowluck2345
Jun 9, 2013
3
4
5
Replies
66
Views
12K
Aug 9, 2019
d4rkey3
D
L
Is there a way to build/buy a safety toggle or cap for a Sanwu Striker?
LASERSA INLONDON
Jul 31, 2019
Replies
2
Views
684
Jul 31, 2019
RedCowboy
Are these ok to use
Ainus
Jul 30, 2019
Replies
7
Views
792
Jul 30, 2019
Ainus
W
I looked into a geofennel laser
Willysolman
Jul 11, 2019
Replies
14
Views
2K
Jul 12, 2019
paul1598419
M
The dangers of infrared - exaggerated?
Mello
Jun 28, 2019
Replies
3
Views
1K
Jul 1, 2019
LSRFAQ
L
Are these OK to use?
MajorLazor
Jun 20, 2019
Replies
10
Views
1K
Jun 20, 2019
RedCowboy
Got my new shades
MajorLazor
Jun 8, 2019
Replies
8
Views
1K
Jun 20, 2019
MajorLazor
Laws about Being in Possession of a Class IV Laser
kuhny1
Aug 19, 2016
2
3
4
Replies
57
Views
12K
Jun 9, 2019
Alaskan
R
Decent quality safety goggle for 445nm (blue) lasers from Europe?
rjalex
Mar 20, 2019
Replies
14
Views
2K
Jun 5, 2019
RedCowboy
L
Jurisdiction
LSRFAQ
May 31, 2019
Replies
3
Views
794
Jun 1, 2019
Encap
E
C
Indirectly got hit in the eye with a red <5mW 650nm “class III” laser pointer
casscondon
May 24, 2019
Replies
8
Views
1K
May 29, 2019
RedCowboy
S
Laser Pointers, Liquid Crystals and Pilots.
steve001
Apr 1, 2019
Replies
2
Views
1K
Apr 2, 2019
RedCowboy
Can I look at the dot of my 1.2W 532nm without goggles?
Elyekim
Mar 10, 2019
Replies
8
Views
2K
Mar 10, 2019
RedCowboy
D
1064 mm 1.5 watt PL-E Pro DPSS safety and availability
Davidddd
Feb 28, 2019
2
3
Replies
40
Views
3K
Mar 2, 2019
RedCowboy
I
what color goggles for blue lasers?
ixfd64
Sep 15, 2007
Replies
7
Views
6K
Mar 2, 2019
diachi
Customs & my address
Kaiden57
Feb 23, 2019
Replies
9
Views
2K
Feb 26, 2019
Mosc007
M
Customs import taxes etc.
wattsup
Feb 3, 2019
Replies
5
Views
1K
Feb 3, 2019
Encap
E
Locked
Hit in eye by reflection from 100mW 405nm
tttonyyy
Jan 25, 2019
Replies
4
Views
1K
Jan 25, 2019
ArcticDude
Laser goggles: Remaining visible light / How bright are high power lasers through safety goggles?
scide
Jan 17, 2019
Replies
9
Views
1K
Jan 18, 2019
diachi
L
beam expanders illegal in the UK?
LASERSA INLONDON
Nov 21, 2018
Replies
7
Views
2K
Nov 24, 2018
Benm
P
Lasers into Australia
ParadoxLazer
Jul 14, 2018
2
Replies
18
Views
4K
Nov 12, 2018
Immo1282
How Much Laser Power Gets Through Goggles
Nutball
Oct 23, 2018
2
Replies
31
Views
3K
Nov 1, 2018
paul1598419
Best Laser For Security - Pointing Out People In Crowd...?
1up
Oct 1, 2018
Replies
11
Views
2K
Oct 29, 2018
hakzaw1
Best way to validate safety claims of 3rd party?
EngineerVsMBA
Oct 3, 2018
Replies
10
Views
898
Oct 3, 2018
paul1598419
R
532 Nm Laser Engraving
rapsody
Aug 27, 2018
Replies
3
Views
1K
Oct 1, 2018
hakzaw1
laserpointersafety.com/ thank you ILDA and Aixiz
thesk8nmidget
Oct 29, 2008
Replies
8
Views
2K
Sep 29, 2018
hakzaw1
New halloween store display... safe?
marks47
Aug 26, 2018
Replies
14
Views
3K
Aug 29, 2018
Cyparagon
Question about showlasers
rebane2001
Aug 26, 2018
Replies
1
Views
875
Aug 27, 2018
Cyparagon
S
Risk from a moron at a gun show?
Shadowhawk
Aug 25, 2018
Replies
15
Views
2K
Aug 27, 2018
Benm
S
You're gonna go blind if you keep doing that. ;-)
steve001
Aug 8, 2018
2
3
Replies
40
Views
4K
Aug 22, 2018
Cyparagon
More bad press for HH Lasers
hakzaw1
Aug 18, 2018
2
Replies
20
Views
2K
Aug 22, 2018
paul1598419
R
Look at the dot of a 1W Blue laser
RSE
Aug 17, 2018
Replies
11
Views
1K
Aug 18, 2018
steve001
S
N
1W Laser for Self Defense in an Active Shooter Situation
Nyquist
Jul 23, 2016
7
8
9
Replies
133
Views
19K
Aug 2, 2018
droidlaser
D
S
What would be an approximate "safeish" mw level.
snek
Jul 24, 2018
Replies
3
Views
799
Jul 25, 2018
Benm
F
Question about saftey goggles
Fish
Nov 16, 2014
Replies
8
Views
2K
Jul 21, 2018
GSS
G
B
Safety glasses
BigBen
Jul 1, 2018
Replies
3
Views
804
Jul 3, 2018
Gazen
G
Warning to Canadian Members
Ears and Eggs
Jun 28, 2018
Replies
13
Views
1K
Jun 29, 2018
paul1598419
Sigh, another one.
WizardG
Jun 21, 2018
2
Replies
25
Views
2K
Jun 24, 2018
cyberdoc
D
scanning laser in german laws
donkeykong00
Jun 20, 2018
Replies
8
Views
1K
Jun 21, 2018
Encap
E
D
Ky-004 laser safe (can't find class)
Dimpdash
Jun 18, 2018
Replies
9
Views
1K
Jun 20, 2018
lasersbee
D
Locked
Looking for the best laser safety glasses
Dingo
May 6, 2018
Replies
1
Views
768
May 6, 2018
ArcticDude
H
About lightsaber attachment
Hostile Alien
Apr 29, 2018
Replies
3
Views
1K
Apr 30, 2018
paul1598419
One Dumb Ass With Wicked Laser Ruins It For All Of Us
pschlosser
Mar 6, 2013
3
4
5
Replies
67
Views
15K
Apr 19, 2018
paul1598419
F
How is one supposed to use safety goggles?
fedcas
Mar 11, 2018
Replies
12
Views
2K
Mar 14, 2018
Benm
D
Locked
Possible Diffused Light Damage?
dogfishmcfiz
Mar 13, 2018
Replies
4
Views
921
Mar 13, 2018
RB astro
Argon goggles for only Argon lasers?
Durge
Feb 17, 2018
Replies
8
Views
1K
Feb 18, 2018
Durge
1
2
3
…
Go to page
Go
19
Next
1 of 19
Go to page
Go
Next
Last
You must log in or register to post here.
Home
Forums
Lasers
Top