Fri Sep 20 06:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Invisible Threat: Warning Issued About Potential Use of UV Lasers at Public Events

**[City, State] – [Date]** – A warning has been issued regarding the potential use of high-powered UV lasers as weapons at public events. This warning comes from [Mike Adams, the Health Ranger], a published laboratory scientist and expert in UV laser technology.

Adams states that UV lasers in the 280nm-315nm wavelength range are invisible to the naked eye but extremely dangerous to the human eye, potentially causing permanent blindness. This is due to the eye’s optics amplifying incoming UV light, especially in indoor settings where pupils are dilated.

While these lasers are undetectable by standard night vision equipment, high-resolution thermal cameras *may* pick up the heat signature from the UV light striking the victim.

Adams warns that a malicious actor wielding such a device could potentially cause blindness from a distance of 500 yards or more, if the exposure is sustained for several tens of seconds.

**Identifying Potential Threats:**

Security personnel should be vigilant and look for individuals carrying cylindrical devices that may be used to aim an invisible UV laser, even if it appears to be a flashlight or a camera.

**Preventing Harm:**

Adams recommends that individuals attending public events wear sunglasses, even indoors, to protect their eyes from UV radiation.

**Federal Investigation:**

Adams urges the US Secret Service to investigate suspicious purchases of high-powered laser diodes in the 250nm-315nm wavelength range, especially from China and other sources.

**This warning serves as a stark reminder that new technologies can be exploited for malicious purposes. Security agencies and event organizers need to be aware of this potential threat and take appropriate steps to protect the public.**

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