13-06-2017, 06:49 AM
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Armed Civilians in the UK
HiI came across this.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40252299
What do you think?
I live in a small agricultural working village, guns are all over the place here.
The chances of a terrorist attack here is remote to say the least, however I simply cannot see those who have guns not using them to defend themselves and their families.
I also cannot see those who do being convicted by any Jury.
13-06-2017, 07:13 AM
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Re: Armed Civilians in the UK
Originally Posted by summer
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Interesting, maybe the day will come when Parish Councils hold a supply of weapons in case of an attack? I hope it never comes to that though.
I hope so too.
I really do not want us to go down the route of the USA.
I have absolutely no objections though to those who have firearms for legitimate purposes using them for defense.
13-06-2017, 09:49 AM
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Re: Armed Civilians in the UK
No such thing as a 'defensive' weapon in this country...you can't even sleep with a baseball bat under your bed or in your car.Unless you happen to keep gloves and a ball along with it to convince the police that you are a baseball enthusiast they will confiscate it.
You can however carry a rape alarm or a whistle...so on being attacked by a lunatic with a bowie knife, you can make lots of noise and hope he'll run away!
They even stopped Securicor bullion guards carrying a truncheon years ago...because they were an 'offensive' weapon.
But of course the Blairs/Ministers/Royalty of this country have 24 hour armed detectives to protect them...so that's all right then.
13-06-2017, 01:22 PM
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Re: Armed Civilians in the UK
Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiI came across this.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40252299
What do you think?
I live in a small agricultural working village, guns are all over the place here.
The chances of a terrorist attack here is remote to say the least, however I simply cannot see those who have guns not using them to defend themselves and their families.
I also cannot see those who do being convicted by any Jury.
Terrorists don't have a uniform to identify themselves as the enemy...except they are the ones that are armed so at present the police have a good chance of getting it right.
Scenario: Three terrorists attack a city...police arrive and are met by 6 armed people...which is friend which is foe?
No thanks.
13-06-2017, 01:30 PM
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Re: Armed Civilians in the UK
Originally Posted by Tpin
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The armed response cops have enough to worry about when responding to a shout.Terrorists don't have a uniform to identify themselves as the enemy...except they are the ones that are armed so at present the police have a good chance of getting it right.
Scenario: Three terrorists attack a city...police arrive and are met by 6 armed people...which is friend which is foe?
No thanks.
13-06-2017, 01:35 PM
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Re: Armed Civilians in the UK
Originally Posted by Tpin
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The armed response cops have enough to worry about when responding to a shout.Terrorists don't have a uniform to identify themselves as the enemy...except they are the ones that are armed so at present the police have a good chance of getting it right.
Scenario: Three terrorists attack a city...police arrive and are met by 6 armed people...which is friend which is foe?
No thanks.
If we need any extra armed support we can call on the Army not untrained undisciplined civilians .
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