Limerick man admits having 3D-printed pistol at service station

Judge agrees to extend legal aid for the appointment of senior counsel because of the seriousness of the allegations

The 3D-printed harlot pistol was loaded with ammunition.

A 3D-printed pistol was one of the weapons or imitations which a 40-year-old man admitted having in contravention of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act as he pleaded guilty to six charges at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.

Gary Walsh of Apartment 3, Retail Park, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, was arraigned on Wednesday at Cork Circuit Criminal Court where he was represented by senior counsel Ray Boland and barrister John Devlin. 

Judge Helen Boyle agreed to extend legal aid for the appointment of the senior counsel because of the seriousness of the allegations.

The offences all referred to being detected on August 20, 2025, at Inver service station, Rathgoggin South, Charleville, Co Cork.

One of the charges referred to what was described as a 3D-printed Harlot pistol, not for a lawful purpose contrary to the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.

Walsh also admitted having a 16-guage double-barrel shotgun, an imitation firearm, five rounds of rifle ammunition, a .22 long rifle and a silver knuckle-duster.

On the application of Mr Boland, Judge Helen Boyle agreed to adjourn sentencing until May 15. 

Mr Boland requested a probation report, saying, “Unfortunately, he has a history of offending.”