Stun guns and crossbows are to be classified as firearms under a Bill which also outlaws the carrying of flick-knives and other offensive weapons in public places.

Report shows Rory’s shooting and fishing tackle shop in Dublin.

Demonstration of crossbow gun.

Interview with Minister for Justice, Gerry Collins, on the legislation banning the use of personal weapons.

To camera Tom McCaughren demonstrating a stun gun.

Interview with Martin Cummins, Advanced Personnel Defence Systems, on the use of stun guns.

The reporter is Tom McCaughren.

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