I guess it's all in the terminology and/or possible uses, but are there any implements/devices that are permitted to be carried for personal safety?
Maybe those siren /sonic repellent types devices, but anything else?
Also, I seem to remember seeing martial arts type shops in Dublin (would have been 9 years ago at this stage) which sold all manner of nunchakas (sp?), telescopic metal 'batons' and all sorts of potentially lethal looking things - is some sort of permit needed for these or can anyone just walk in and buy them?
(I'm not living in fear BTW, just curious!)
Maybe those siren /sonic repellent types devices, but anything else?
Also, I seem to remember seeing martial arts type shops in Dublin (would have been 9 years ago at this stage) which sold all manner of nunchakas (sp?), telescopic metal 'batons' and all sorts of potentially lethal looking things - is some sort of permit needed for these or can anyone just walk in and buy them?
(I'm not living in fear BTW, just curious!)