Data gets it
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Data comprehends the difference between Liberals and Leftists
Speak logically and carry a standard issue phaser
So this is what we're doing on Lemmy today: posting completely random Star Trek clips
Yes, totally random
I fully support what you’re doing here. Keep em coming.
Data is tied for best character on the show
Tied with all the other characters.
I will boldly go where others might not
Data and Worf are tied for best character
Everyone else are great but don’t have the same depth of character
Data beats Worf as the better Dad.
Worf was pretty bland in the first episodes.
Screw that noise. Gimme that sexy TR-116 Sniper.
Might that also have something to do with the person most known for wielding said rifle?
Science officer Chulak?
RIP aqueduct
Topic title got me thinking. You could probably make a functional phaser, but it wouldn't hurt anybody (unless you shot them in the eye).
Look up those green lasers on Amazon. Let me warn you again, these things are NOT toys. They functionally go for about 2-5 miles and if you point one at an aircraft, you could be looking at federal charges. Red laser pointer toys you entertain cats with will not reach most aircraft. The green ones will reach all of them. DON'T DO IT! I'm not fucking kidding here.
Anyway, get your green laser, and consider some kind of module to increase the battery. I only say this because you'll definitely have room. I would then look to some kind of mechanism that presses the button and then lets up after a few seconds. Build everything into a 3D printed phaser. Sand it down, and paint it. Optionally, work in other parts that won't do anything. The idea is, you point the phaser at someone (NOT THEIR FACE) and push the button, and the laser comes on for like 3 seconds and then goes away.
You might be able to put a lens on it which weakens the laser. But the cool thing about those green lasers is you can actually see the entire beam. So, it would work whereas using a red laser pointing toy would just put a dot on something.
Lasers are cool, I'm shopping for semi-automatic 12 gauge shotguns.
Something of a kinetic laser
Lead
Array
Spread
Emission
Reasoning
A 20g is going to be easier to control on subsequent shots, and shells are cheaper.
This is not my experience. The 12ga shotguns control the recoil a lot more and although they weigh a bit more, are easier for smaller people to shoot.
Ofcourse, if you are going to buy something you should try to rent it at a range and try it first. Only buy something you are comfortable with.
I decided on a Beretta a300
A 20g is smaller than a 12g, I don't understand how a 12 is going to control kick more?
Edit: Google says heavier gun=less kick with a similar payload. I typically only use 2.5in shells in my 20 and yea it still kicks like a horse. I don't own a 12g but figured bigger round=more kick, but there's more to it than that, including how choked the barrel is and mine is full choke
Yes it is. So are the guns themselves. What my family experienced is that the larger 12 ga reduced the recoil a lot more than the smaller 20 ga gun. I suggest you shoot 2 mossbergs (one that's 20ga and then one that's 12ga) and see for yourself.
Also of note is that there are greater ammo options for a 12ga.
I'm not an expert however, I literally just got into guns a year ago after I asked myself what would Picard do, and I realized he would be armed.
Picard would be armed.
All of my firearms have been inherited/gifts, I'm not hot on purchasing more. The shotgun is a 20g single, great for birds and some asshole coming up the walk. After that it's a 10/22 with 5 10rnd mags and a 25. I know I know .22lr isn't a lot. I'm banking on them being dissuaded from continuing by the knowledge that I can put a lot of metal down range for a few minutes if need be.
If you aren't aware of him, you should look up StyroPyro on YouTube, I have a ruby made with a handheld laser.
Ultraviolet or infrared lasers are far more dangerous because they can't be seen by the baked eye but can still do damage to the eye. They can be.seen with cameras though.
Okay, but then it wouldn't work like you want a phaser to. You wouldn't get that satisfying laser beam.
Infrared can damage the eyes? What TV remotes use? Or you mean like a more powerful version?
It'll definitely bake your eyes
Which episode is this from?
s3e2 "The Ensigns of Command"