• 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    It is an analog circuit with a sensitivity range and extreme space constraints where there is no way to protect against this. The only way to protect is by filtering in front of the sensor and that will only reduce the image quality. It is made with a margin that can handle around 1.5 times the brightest day. A typical nuisance overpowered pointer is far brighter.

    Discharging any firearm, especially at government property is a much bigger citation.

    • SadSadSatellite @lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 month ago

      I appreciate the info, and will keep it in mind.

      As an aside, based on some replies, I think I’ve been misunderstood about the air rifle. I mean an overpowered BB gun, not a real gun. There’s no point in making that much noise when a heavy pellet can do the same damage with no noise or permit.

      Which also reminds me, if anyone were to be interested in an air rifle, the heaviest round pellets won’t break the sound barrier. Sometime the light or standard weight pellets will go supersonic and sound like a real gun. Scared the hell out of myself plinking in my backyard.