[capt_noonie]

I just read an article in one of our local magazines. In the late 80s and early 90s during the huge Vegas boom, several mega resorts had laser shows; MGM, Luxor, Rio, LV Hilton, even Sam's Town over in Henderson. Pilots complained and it wasn't until 1995(!) that the FAA banned the outdoor laser shows. Not only do we have McCarran here but also Nellis AFB. Lots and lots of flights out of a very small valley.

That same article noted that pilots now are complaining about the holiday laser lights. Now I realize these lasers aren't being wielded by idiots trying to purposely blind pilots, but they are bright and can momentarily blind you. These are more expensive than the cheap laser toy keychains that can and have blinded pilots so I do think there is a danger there.