Laser pistol

Laser, plasma, and energy pistols are types of weapons.

Background
Laser pistols are powered by small energy cells, built with a laser diode. Plasma pistols fire superheated bolts of plasma, powered by small energy cells, energy cells or plasma cartridges.

Military models were utilized before the Great War, including the AEP5 and AEP7 Laser Pistols. Laser pistols were given to employees of the DC Transit Authority, with instructions included in the DCTA laser firearms protocol. The protocol states that firing the laser pistol in the presence of a gas leak could cause an "undesired explosion and/or severe personal injury." Failure to follow the instructions would also result in reprimands from the DCTA Regulatory Committee.