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Built for stealth and sabotage, the HELMA-LP laser gun disables tech targets at range.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Just saying, you can absolutely hit something 500+ meters away with iron sights. Heck, I've personally done so at 900 meters. I'll grant that I was prone, however.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

But can you hold it on target consistently for the time needed for this weapon to achieve the deaired effect?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Absolutely not, although a scope likely wouldn't assist there. The weapon itself needs to have some form of stabilization that will keep it locked on after firing has started.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

I mean, not having any bullet drop must be pretty nifty but unless it can auto target to a certain degree, you're gonna be better off trying to shoot it with a rifle or shotgun. I really doubt this thing can sustain fire.