What The U.S. Military’s ‘Heat Ray’ Weapon Does To Your Body
Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been allowed to test a nonlethal heat ray weapon called the Active Denial System (ADS) to help manage illegal immigration at the southern border. This weapon uses electromagnetic waves to create a strong burning sensation on the skin, causing people to move away without serious injury.Key Facts
- Secretary Pete Hegseth gave permission in September for DHS to test the ADS weapon.
- The ADS emits invisible electromagnetic waves that heat the skin's surface quickly, causing intense but temporary pain.
- President Donald Trump has made border security and stopping illegal immigration a key focus of his current term.
- The ADS can target people up to about 1,000 meters (0.62 miles) away.
- The pain caused by ADS is like "an intensified version of opening an oven," making people move away rapidly.
- The weapon is designed not to cause lasting harm, but some users have reported burns or blisters during tests or accidents.
- The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture has said weapons like ADS should not be used in law enforcement because they may violate human rights.
- The ADS has not yet been used actively in combat or policing but is being evaluated for border security use.
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