Because of this Switzerland has outlawed portable laser pointers higher than the lowest class.

Anything more powerful than a low end projector pointer is now classified as a weapon and regulated as such.

This at least keeps these units out of the hands of the general public and those that can't use them responsibly.

It sucks for those of us who used them responsibly just like we did with RC aircraft before drones became an item on a discount shelve. However at least I know that if I go to a large event or even a demo I won't be permanently blinded by some idiot.