As with many countries around the world, Government has in recent years become increasingly concerned about the availability of of high-power lasers to the public. Following a call for evidence, recently they have have prepared a video to help educate users that pointers are not toys. Preaching to the converted on here I know, but it has some interesting statistics on it too. I've put a some notes and a link to the video here https://www.facebook.com/LaserSafety/
James