The LG-5 comprised a pair of complementary gauntlets; one of these gauntlets was equipped with a compact but potent laser. For twice the initial cost, purchasers had the option to equip the second gauntlet with a matching laser. The design intended for the laser to discharge along the dorsal side of the index finger. A common alteration involved extracting the firing mechanisms from an LG-5 and integrating them into alternative hand coverings.