Burning Man Bans Handheld Lasers Under New 2026 Safety Rules

Lasers have long been part of Burning Man’s nighttime landscape. For 2026, organizers are putting significantly tighter controls on how they can be used at Black Rock City. Burning Man has introduced a new laser safety protocol ahead of this year’s gathering in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Handheld lasers remain prohibited, while larger systems used […]