laser rifle

Light-shooting firearm

A laser rifle is a firearm-shaped weapon that fires a concentrated beam of light rather than projectiles.

The concept belongs primarily to science fiction—appearing in films, games, and speculative military technology.

Real-world directed-energy weapons exist but rarely take rifle form.

In video games and tabletop RPGs, laser rifles typically offer accuracy and unlimited ammunition at the cost of raw damage: The plasma gun hits harder, but I prefer the laser rifle's precision.

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plasma · sci-fi · sci-fi movie · pulse · energy · weapon · zap · futuristic · scope · trigger · stun · charge · photon · trooper · space marine · galactic · aim · direct hit

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weapon mechanism/technology

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Muzzle-loaded infantry firearm

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technological era

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Organization with membership

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combat range/engagement

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Hilted fighting blade

knife · bayonet · dagger · melee weapon · combat knife

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG