Certified Armoury & Weapon Safety Training for Stunts
Delivered in Ireland by Stunt Legend Joe Condren
Total Stunts recently hosted a comprehensive “Armoury and Weapon Safety on Set and Stage” awareness training course — a fully certified programme specifically designed for stunt performers, actors, and crew working around firearms and weapons in screen and stage environments.
This intensive course was delivered in Ireland by industry veteran Joe Condren — a stunt coordinator with over three decades of experience across major international film, TV, and live-action productions.
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Compliance & Legal Framework
The course adheres strictly to Irish law and health & safety standards, including:
– The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
– The Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990
– All relevant HSA (Health and Safety Authority) Codes of Practice, regulations, and guidelines applicable to stage and set safety awareness involving weapons
All training is designed to meet the requirements for safe use, handling, storage, and discharge of weapons in performance environments.
What the Training Covered
This wasn’t just a box-ticking session — it was a deep dive into real-world stunt safety:
✅ Legal and practical responsibilities of performers and crew when working with weapons
✅ In-depth analysis of real on-set firearm incidents — what went wrong, how it could have been prevented
✅ Types of munitions and prop ammunition used on set
✅ Demonstrations and safety briefings covering:
• Flintlocks
• Modern pistols, rifles, revolvers
• Sporting weapons
• Swords and cold weapons
✅ Live blank-firing practice with pistols and revolvers, supervised under strict safety controls
✅ Final exam and certification, with each participant receiving an official Set Safety Pass
Why This Training Matters
Weapons are powerful storytelling tools — but without the correct training, they can become real hazards. This course empowers performers and crew with the knowledge, situational awareness, and practical skills to handle weapons safely and professionally in any production setting.
Book This Course for Your Team
Want to bring this exact training to your stunt team, cast, or crew? We offer private, on-location, and fully tailored sessions across Ireland and beyond.
Contact us at www.totalstunts.com/contact to arrange custom training or find out about upcoming course dates.
🎬 Special thanks to our commercial videographer for capturing the course so professionally:
📸 Jack Lymansky
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