Various designs for a stand for a laser projection device including feet capable of being used in indoor and outdoor environments and the leg retention devices to lock legs of the stand together are shown. In one example, the stand includes feet with a rotatable spike structure that can be implanted in soft environments outdoors and hidden to protect indoor flooring. In another example the stand includes a leg retention device including a clip to clamp or hold the legs of the stand together in a closed position. In another example, a leg retention device including detents are used to hold the legs of the stand together in a closed position.