Blaster pistol

The blaster pistol was a common weapon used by both military personnel and civilians. It came in a variety of shapes, sizes, and capabilities. Some were augmented for other functions, such as ascension guns that fired grappling hooks and cables. Many blaster pistols had stun settings which were used to incapacitate a target instead of dealing lethal damage.

Like all blaster technology, the blaster pistol fired cohesive bursts of light-based energy called "bolts." Blaster bolts could be repelled by magnetic seals and deflector shields. They could also be deflected by a lightsaber and even redirected back to the shooter or some other target.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi