Is it safe to use a military grade green laser to start fires?

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The discussion centers around the safety and legality of using military-grade green lasers to ignite materials. Participants express concerns about the potential for misuse, particularly in the context of starting fires. The conversation highlights the risks associated with such lasers, including the possibility of causing unintended fires and legal repercussions for arson. Overall, the consensus is that while these lasers can ignite materials, their use for such purposes is highly discouraged.

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Does anyone have one of those military grade green lasers that can set things on fire? I've seen people build them but I don't have a solder iron :(
 
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