PICS: Mel Gibson jumps a fence to go shooting with the Irish Defence Force

If you thought Mel Gibson couldn’t get any cooler – think again.

The Hollywood star is currently in Dublin shooting a movie – but took a break from set today to hang out with the Irish Defence Force – and take part in a gun salute (of course).

The Braveheart star even stayed in his period costume while taking part in the gun salute.

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Mel is currently filming The Professor and The Madman on location at McKee Barracks, but jumped the fence to join the Defence Force 2 Brigade Artillery Regiment’s 21 Gun Salute rehearsal.

The A-lister looked delighted as he got to fire the 25 Pounder Field Gun which was loaded blank demo shells.

Oh the life of an actor…