Banned Stun Guns and Leg Irons Advertised at Arms Fair

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Banned stun guns and leg irons advertised at arms fair

Richard Norton-Taylor
Friday September 16, 2005
The Guardian


Leg irons, stun guns, and stun batons - banned for export under British law - are being advertised in catalogues at the international arms fair in London's Docklands. The instruments feature in the catalogues of an Israeli company, TAR Ideal, which describes itself as world leader in supplying riot control gear.

The company advertises batons which it describes as a "powerful defensive weapon for stunning and hitting". When used as a baton it delivers a debilitating 300,000 volt shock. A stun gun on offer is said to deliver a high voltage shock, immobilising a potential attacker for several minutes. The company describes its "leg cuffs" as of "all-steel construction", with a "rust-resistant nickel finish" and "sturdy, loadable, foot chain".

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The catalogues on display at the London docklands defence exhibition were discovered by the activist and comedian Mark Thomas.

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Organisers of the arms show are increasingly sensitive about the sale or promotion of controversial weapons systems by exhibitors. They have asked exhibitors who make cluster bombs, which though not illegal can seriously injure and kill civilians, not to display or discuss them.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/armstrade/story/0,10674,1571455,00.html

[enigami]

1. silly Britts

[jody]

2. UK should just stop hosting the arms fair if it's a problem. n/t

[Javaman]

3. "Dude, I heard they were bringing back Iron Maiden!!!"

"where at?????"

"the local police station".