Which of the following is NOT a prohibited weapon?

• A. Laser pointer
• B. Explosive weapon
• C. Short-barrel firearm
• D. Tire deflation device

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is which items are legally designated as prohibited weapons. In this kind of statute, certain devices are listed because of their potential to cause serious harm, such as explosive weapons, short-barrel firearms, and tire deflation devices. A laser pointer does not appear on that prohibited list, so it’s not considered a prohibited weapon under this code. High-powered lasers can raise safety and misuse concerns and may be regulated or punished under separate rules (for example, penalties for pointing them at aircraft or in other dangerous ways), but they are not labeled as prohibited weapons in this context. In contrast, explosive weapons pose obvious danger and are banned, short-barrel firearms are restricted due to concealability and lethality, and tire deflation devices are prohibited because they’re designed to disable vehicles. So, the laser pointer is the item that is not a prohibited weapon.