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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:18,609 Points:1,608,545 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 6:03:16 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:1,777 Points:642,860 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 10:27:44 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:1,204,605 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:07:44 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Good article NOTSOGRN....Thanks for posting!
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,993 Points:596,760 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 1:21:35 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
D4444J Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,834 Points:587,905 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:09:30 AM Ignore D4444J Report Abuse again !
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,975 Points:2,344,535 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:10:10 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:1,204,605 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:20:22 AM 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 17, 2012 12:09:51 AM 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:5,487 Points:1,509,105 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:09:32 AM 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:7,565 Points:2,444,160 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:07:29 AM 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:2,198,030 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:06:48 AM Ignore ScottE Report Abuse Toooo Fricken KEWL to not be used!~
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,401 Points:2,907,785 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:06:24 AM 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:2,497 Points:716,700 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:06:22 AM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
ewoodwardjohnso Champion Author Richmond Posts:2,948 Points:940,055 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:04:27 AM Ignore ewoodwardjohnso Report Abuse Cool.
furiousfowl Champion Author Riverside Posts:16,850 Points:2,748,205 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:03:53 AM 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:779,615 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 12:02:14 AM 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:1,170 Points:204,475 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:59:43 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:5,957 Points:1,274,050 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:58:21 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Cool...Star Wars all over again.
drz614 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,294 Points:596,645 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:58:14 PM Ignore drz614 Report Abuse ok
OldMoses All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:746 Points:56,025 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:57:04 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:400,100 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:51:59 PM Ignore Shakleelady31 Report Abuse Okay.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:9,777 Points:3,042,535 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:46:14 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 11:43:41 PM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse where can i buy one?
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,874 Points:700,215 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:43:35 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:957 Points:498,225 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:41:50 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:3,054 Points:659,570 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:39:51 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 11:38:44 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:2,212 Points:871,115 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:36:44 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse I hope this proves effective, there is no excuse for putting up with piracy.
bojiway1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,039 Points:477,085 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:35:54 PM Ignore bojiway1 Report Abuse ok
Yankee829 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,201 Points:558,615 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:34:28 PM Ignore Yankee829 Report Abuse Ok
beachmanglen All-Star Author Tampa Posts:674 Points:495,275 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:31:41 PM Ignore beachmanglen Report Abuse I hope it works.
Bildawg Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,066 Points:480,970 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:30:02 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:19,581 Points:2,659,630 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:28:41 PM Ignore pinkelefant Report Abuse Pirates?
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,891 Points:2,130,630 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:28:04 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse OK
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,917 Points:1,574,005 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:28:01 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse use it!
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,795 Points:817,360 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:27:05 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Interesting!!!
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:5,984 Points:1,111,375 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:27:03 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:730,660 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:27:00 PM Ignore whaboush Report Abuse Burn them!!
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,799 Points:1,842,475 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:26:12 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse SOunds good.
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,222 Points:816,820 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:22:49 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse if money can be stolen or heisted sooner or later someone will try
carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:5,525 Points:1,157,535 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:22:47 PM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse Okay
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,061 Points:1,730,260 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:21:07 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse just shoot them in the head
FlogNut Champion Author Chicago Posts:104,305 Points:1,987,450 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:19:35 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:3,375 Points:877,790 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:16:58 PM Ignore listerone Report Abuse Cool.
sts808 Veteran Author Honolulu Posts:361 Points:51,890 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:16:33 PM Ignore sts808 Report Abuse ok
GordoM Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,000 Points:992,935 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:15:29 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:2,703 Points:758,305 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:15:07 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 11:14:28 PM Ignore FunMyster Report Abuse Cool!
LOCKJOCK Rookie Author Orange County Posts:75 Points:327,775 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:11:51 PM Ignore LOCKJOCK Report Abuse You can bet that the cost will be passed on at the pump...
crashintuc34 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,042 Points:810,690 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2012 11:10:17 PM Ignore crashintuc34 Report Abuse Bitchin'.