Aim a handheld laser pointer at an aircraft in flight and you can blind or disorient its pilots and jeopardize the safety of the craft and everyone aboard. It’s a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison. The Federal Aviation Administration has reported an increase in laser strikes – laser pointers aimed at aircraft – in recent years, and 278 pilots have reported laser strike injuries since 2010. Pilots logged 9,457 laser strikes last year and a record 9,723 laser events in 2021. This year, 2,537 incidents have been reported as of March 31. Visit the link in bio to learn more.