Of course the police should have standard issue guns. However, more so than that British citizens should have the option available to have guns as well. During the LA riots business owners were seen on top of their places of business or in front of their places of businesses with firearms able to protect what they had worked hard to build. British shop owners should be able to do the same. Simply put criminals could honestly give a shit about gun laws and denying any police officer or private citizen the means to protect themselves is absurd.
As a US citizen my right to own and carry a gun to protect myself and possibly others is one of my most treasured rights and one I take full advantage of. I've owned a firearm and had a permit to carry since I was legally able. In a perfect world the police would be able to keep everyone safe at all times. Our world is far from perfect though and since I can't carry a policeman with me I carry my pistol.
Thankfully I've never had to pull my weapon in defense of myself or others. However, I've never had a seatbelt protect me from going headlong through my windshield either and I still buckle up when I get in a car. I take great comfort in knowing should the day ever come when I need to protect myself, my home, or my family I will be equipped and able to do so.
As a US citizen my right to own and carry a gun to protect myself and possibly others is one of my most treasured rights and one I take full advantage of. I've owned a firearm and had a permit to carry since I was legally able. In a perfect world the police would be able to keep everyone safe at all times. Our world is far from perfect though and since I can't carry a policeman with me I carry my pistol.
Thankfully I've never had to pull my weapon in defense of myself or others. However, I've never had a seatbelt protect me from going headlong through my windshield either and I still buckle up when I get in a car. I take great comfort in knowing should the day ever come when I need to protect myself, my home, or my family I will be equipped and able to do so.