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Posted: 1/14/2006 6:19:26 AM EDT

Is it possible to buy a IR lasers still? I know they are legal to own, wasnt it the FDA who stopped sales as you could blind yourself or someone and they not know it as you cant see it? Anyway if they are avaiable where and who makes a good setup? I would like to pick one up for hunting coyotes here with my NVDs. Yes we can still hunt after dark on scavengers here in Washington yet.
Thanks,
Mike

Posted: 1/14/2006 6:39:34 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Is it possible to buy a IR lasers still? I know they are legal to own, wasnt it the FDA who stopped sales as you could blind yourself or someone and they not know it as you cant see it? Anyway if they are avaiable where and who makes a good setup? I would like to pick one up for hunting coyotes here with my NVDs. Yes we can still hunt after dark on scavengers here in Washington yet.
Thanks,
Mike

Indeed ALL IR lasers are classified as Class IIIB no matter what the power level of the device due to the reason you outlined. They are also illegal for sale from a manufacturer except to military and LE units. Look around on the EE and EBAY, but be VERY careful on the legality of such units. Hope this helps,

Vic

Edited to add; Here is the reg. from the FDA outlining IR lasers. www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhlth/pdf/lasgde01.pdf

Posted: 1/14/2006 9:03:36 AM EDT

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www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=20&t=261074

C4

Posted: 1/14/2006 1:35:13 PM EDT

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Is the IWAL2 FDA approved?

Posted: 1/14/2006 1:40:12 PM EDT

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Is the IWAL2 FDA approved?

The IWAL 2 is a NON functioning IR laser. The end user has to assemble it.

C4

Posted: 1/14/2006 2:54:08 PM EDT

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Nevermind its the equipment exchange. DOH.... I asked what was the EE
But what the heck do you call it for the search IR Lasers brings up alot of stuff that isnt even close to what I'm actually looking for, what is the designation of the one you see on all the M4's?

Posted: 1/14/2006 3:44:50 PM EDT

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Nevermind its the equipment exchange. DOH.... I asked what was the EE
But what the heck do you call it for the search IR Lasers brings up alot of stuff that isnt even close to what I'm actually looking for, what is the designation of the one you see on all the M4's?

Mostly the VERY effective PEQ-2A and the PAQ-4C's. Here is a good sight for both and then some!

www.nightline-inc.com/nightline/catalog/AN-PEQ-2.htm

You will also see this laser as well, one of my favorites!
www.nvec-night-vision.com/products/details_R.asp?Msg=20&System=ATILLA&Category=5

...and this,
www.nvec-night-vision.com/products/details_R.asp?Msg=20&System=VITAL&Category=5

Hope this helps!

Posted: 1/14/2006 7:40:07 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Nevermind its the equipment exchange. DOH.... I asked what was the EE
But what the heck do you call it for the search IR Lasers brings up alot of stuff that isnt even close to what I'm actually looking for, what is the designation of the one you see on all the M4's?

You also may run into a lot of issues if you buy a mil-spec IR laser. Like for instance, what do you do it breaks and needs repair??? You can't send it back to the manufacturer as they will keep it!

So you will basically be out a couple thousand and can't do much about it.

C4

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