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Gulf States Use New Ray Gun in Battle Against Pirates

OilPrice.com -- Gulf states are planning to use ray guns to protect their oil and gas infrastructure and also dissuade pirate attacks.

Raytheon, the largest manufacturer of missiles in the world and one of the largest US defence contractors, has developed a ray gun called the ‘Silent Guardian’.

“Silent Guardian directs a focused beam of millimeter wave energy that travels at the speed of light producing an intolerable sensation that causes targeted individuals to flee or take cover.

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Submitted Aug 16, 2012 By: NOTSOGRN

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 5:03:16 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Thanks for posting. It's definitely interesting how the world, despite advances on so many fronts, has not been able to take care of a truly ancient problem: high seas piracy.
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,772 Points:641,885 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 9:27:44 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse I don't know about this technology but I guess it is a less permanent 'dissuading' measure than 50 caliber.
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,596 Points:1,202,855 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:07:44 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Good article NOTSOGRN....Thanks for posting!
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,986 Points:595,785 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:21:35 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
D4444J Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,823 Points:585,955 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:09:30 AM Ignore D4444J Report Abuse again !
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,936 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 3:10:10 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse The rays heat the very very top surface of your skin, activate the nerve endings and you want to turn and get away from the source as fast as you can. Very effective at forcing people to move away from an area as fast as possible. They also have that noise blaster thing that affects your hearing and causes your ears to be very painful. You want to get away from that source too! It's Not a good day to be a Pirate! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,596 Points:1,202,855 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:20:22 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Probably as much as you are Melvindale.
melvindale Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,438 Points:351,230 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:09:51 PM Ignore melvindale Report Abuse The article also states "Kevin Massengill, Raytheon’s vice president and regional executive," and I'm wondering.... Is he heir to a douche fortune?
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,482 Points:1,507,830 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:09:32 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse We could use 'em around Texas. All the Bozama gummint gives out are signs to supposedly warn us that there are illegals crossing the border. We already know that.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,560 Points:2,443,185 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:07:29 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse on Star Trek, the captain of the ship told the crew to put PHASERS ON STUN.
ScottE Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,352 Points:2,196,880 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:06:48 PM Ignore ScottE Report Abuse Toooo Fricken KEWL to not be used!~
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,396 Points:2,906,810 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:06:24 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse How about using it on the illegals jumping the fense in Arizona. Anything so save our state. Hand Grenades are next.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,488 Points:714,770 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:06:22 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
ewoodwardjohnso Champion Author Richmond Posts:2,948 Points:939,305 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:04:27 PM Ignore ewoodwardjohnso Report Abuse Cool.
furiousfowl Champion Author Riverside Posts:16,845 Points:2,747,230 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:03:53 PM Ignore furiousfowl Report Abuse Pirates don't need non-lethal force; they need to be vaporized on the spot.
Livewire50 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:127 Points:778,115 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:02:14 PM Ignore Livewire50 Report Abuse It sounds like a great idea; use it against pirates as well as illegal immigrants trying to sneak across the border at Mexico.
Kawibiker Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,165 Points:203,400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:59:43 PM Ignore Kawibiker Report Abuse Great idea... I kind would like to have one of these.. could be used else where also.. borders..
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,954 Points:1,273,990 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:58:21 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Cool...Star Wars all over again.
drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,289 Points:595,670 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:58:14 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse ok
OldMoses All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:744 Points:55,760 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:57:04 PM Ignore OldMoses Report Abuse We need to install some of these along our border with Mexico. We can power them with windmills.
Shakleelady31 All-Star Author Fort Wayne Posts:571 Points:399,350 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:51:59 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Okay.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:9,777 Points:3,041,560 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:46:14 PM Ignore scrounger Report Abuse I could use one of those!
justmedc Veteran Author Michigan Posts:382 Points:174,045 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:43:41 PM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse where can i buy one?
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,864 Points:698,715 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:43:35 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse Sounds like a great idea. We need to stop these pirates in their tracks so they learn to discontinue trying.
chuckhermann All-Star Author New York Posts:952 Points:497,150 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:41:50 PM Ignore chuckhermann Report Abuse Hopefully it proves to be a cost-effective deterent that helps lower everyones costs by reducing piracy. At the very least it should make the oil companies even more profitable...
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,049 Points:658,595 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:39:51 PM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Great, a non-lethal weapon. These things can be used to torture people, if it fall into the wrong hands. Like that never happens.
reeneedan Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,200 Points:385,245 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:38:44 PM Ignore reeneedan Report Abuse maybe we should use this on congress so we can get something done in this country
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,211 Points:870,220 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:36:44 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse I hope this proves effective, there is no excuse for putting up with piracy.
bojiway1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,034 Points:476,010 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:35:54 PM Ignore bojiway1 Report Abuse ok
Yankee829 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,191 Points:556,665 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:34:28 PM Ignore Yankee829 Report Abuse Ok
beachmanglen All-Star Author Tampa Posts:674 Points:494,525 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:31:41 PM Ignore beachmanglen Report Abuse I hope it works.
Bildawg Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,066 Points:479,470 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:30:02 PM Ignore Bildawg Report Abuse I blame Obama for all of this, He has his fingers in everything!! I think he gave my dog fleas too!!
pinkelefant Champion Author Sacramento Posts:19,576 Points:2,658,655 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:28:41 PM Ignore pinkelefant Report Abuse Pirates?
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,886 Points:2,129,655 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:28:04 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse OK
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,912 Points:1,573,030 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:28:01 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse use it!
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,790 Points:816,385 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:27:05 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Interesting!!!
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,978 Points:1,110,400 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:27:03 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse How can you tell who are the Pirates??? They are the ones with the welding helmets... I'm thinking 7.62 are cheaper...
whaboush Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,233 Points:729,160 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:27:00 PM Ignore whaboush Report Abuse Burn them!!
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,789 Points:1,840,525 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:26:12 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse SOunds good.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,215 Points:815,705 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:22:49 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse if money can be stolen or heisted sooner or later someone will try
carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:5,520 Points:1,156,560 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:22:47 PM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse Okay
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,055 Points:1,729,430 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:21:07 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse just shoot them in the head
FlogNut Champion Author Chicago Posts:104,285 Points:1,985,725 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:19:35 PM Ignore FlogNut Report Abuse Tow their boat 200-300 miles out to sea. Sink the boat and then see just how good these guys can swim.
listerone Champion Author Boston Posts:3,370 Points:876,065 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:16:58 PM Ignore listerone Report Abuse Cool.
sts808 Veteran Author Honolulu Posts:361 Points:51,890 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:16:33 PM Ignore sts808 Report Abuse ok
GordoM All-Star Author Detroit Posts:998 Points:992,020 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:15:29 PM Ignore GordoM Report Abuse Great if it works, but they already have tried non-lethal focused audio, foam, laser, etc. also touted as the greatest and all have generally failed.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,698 Points:757,330 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:15:07 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse It seems like .50 cal rounds would be a lot cheaper, and be a more permanent solution.
FunMyster All-Star Author Indiana Posts:907 Points:73,215 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:14:28 PM Ignore FunMyster Report Abuse Cool!
LOCKJOCK Rookie Author Orange County Posts:75 Points:326,675 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:11:51 PM Ignore LOCKJOCK Report Abuse You can bet that the cost will be passed on at the pump...
crashintuc34 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,037 Points:808,965 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 10:10:17 PM Ignore crashintuc34 Report Abuse Bitchin'.