Yes more police should carry firearms but only when in twos so they keep an eye on each other’s behaviour. They should not be allowed to take their weapons home they should be kept at a secure station and everything about their use etc logged. To go along with this the present licensing system for civilians should be scrapped. No civilians should be allowed to own and keep guns at home – there is no real need for this and the risks massively outweighs any need. Many criminals get their stocks of guns by stealing from licensed gun holders and time and time again we see licensed gun holders using these deadly weapons irresponsibly. Only a few weeks ago I read of a farmer blasting his shot gun over a 5 year old boys head to chase him off his land.
Yes give the police guns and take them off all civilians; they do not need them nor can they be trusted with them.
