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Football Officiating => General Discussion => Topic started by: HLinNC on October 13, 2012, 10:31:04 AM

Title: Laser pointer outbreak?
Post by: HLinNC on October 13, 2012, 10:31:04 AM

The last two Friday nights we have had to stop games and notify law enforcement of laser pointers coming from the stands. Anybody else having issues?

Title: Re: Laser pointer outbreak?
Post by: bama_stripes on October 14, 2012, 06:15:26 AM

I thought this fad had worn itself out several years ago.  Sorry to hear it's making a comeback.

Title: Re: Laser pointer outbreak?
Post by: HLinNC on October 14, 2012, 06:21:55 AM

Could be its just slow getting to us "hillbillies" ;D

In a related note, while at the beach last July, a USCG S&R chopper was grounded for two hours during a search for missing boaters because some goobers flashed one from their balcony.  FAA regulations required the pilot to land due to his vision possibly being altered from it.  There was a big stink in the local paper and tv until the cops located the responsible party.

Title: Re: Laser pointer outbreak?
Post by: Amir on October 16, 2012, 08:54:17 AM

ON another related note, there was 4500 recorded cases of lasers being directed at planes and helicopters in the UK over the last 3 years. Some people can be such morons.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19952375