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Wed 04 Apr 2007Call for gardaí to get better firearms trainingGardaí need more modern firearms and better weapons training if they are to confront Ireland's growing gun culture as safely as possible, head of the Garda Inspectorate Kathleen O'Toole has said.Ms O'Toole has also called for greater protection from intimidation for witnesses who agree to give evidence in gangland trials.