LPC Model 16: An AR With a Huge Helium-Neon Laser Built In
The LPC Model 16 was the first commercial laser aiming system for rifles in the US, developed by Laser Products Corp (now SureFire) in 1979. Utilizing a large Helium-Neon gas laser, it was primarily designed for low-light conditions due to limited daylight visibility. This system, weighing 10.25 lbs unloaded, was integrated into platforms like the M16/AR-15 and gained notoriety through law enforcement use and pop culture appearances.









