When Are British Cops Allowed to Carry Guns? This week’s riots in Britain, which have spread from the north London neighborhood of Tottenham to the cities of Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester, were sparked by the Aug. London man. The victim, Mark Duggan, was carrying a weapon, though tests show he did not fire it. But Britain has long been well known for having an unarmed police force. Is that still the case? The unarmed bobby on the beat is an image as quintessentially British as Big Ben or the Beatles and — with the exception of Northern Ireland, where police have been routinely armed for years — the vast majority of officers, including Scotland Yard, still make do with nonlethal weapons like batons, pepper spray, and gruff admonishments. London police were issued revolvers in 1. They could choose whether or not to carry them. The weapons were formally retired in 1. During World War II, police were issued firearms in case of German invasion, but these were never to be used on patrol. Following a number of shootings of police during the 1. London police officers became authorized to carry firearms, but many licenses were revoked during the 1. An increasing number of specially trained officers are now also armed with Tasers, though their use has been criticized by human rights groups. Official store of Krause Books, offering the best collector books & guides for collecting guns, coins, knives, old cars, antiques and more! Enjoyable read, though for the record the term Within London’s Metropolitan Police, out of a force of 3. American cops, the vast majority of those aren’t armed on a regular basis. Over 8. 0 percent of British police officers say that despite increasing levels of violent crime, they don’t want to see all officers armed. The issue often re- emerges as a topic of public debate, especially after the killing of a police officer, such as the 2. West Yorkshire constable Sharon Beshenivsky during an armed robbery. Thankfully, this is pretty rare. Between 1. 90. 0 and 2. British police officers were killed by firearms, excluding Northern Ireland. The purpose of the unit is to provide firearms training to the rest of the force and tactical support when necessary. In 1. 99. 1, the unit introduced armed response vehicles, specially modified police cars that are able to rapidly respond to gun crimes or provide backup on dangerous assignments such as drug raids. Buy and sell used guns online from anywhere in the world on Guns International, including pistols, shotguns, rifles, handguns, revolvers, ammo and more. August 1, 1900 (Wednesday) Hugh Marshall Hole, colonial administrator of Matabeleland and Bulawayo in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) solved the problem of a shortage of. Why British Naval Guns of the late 19th Century had odd Calibers. Alaska's List is a huge, online classifieds service, featuring thousands of firearms being offered for sale by users throughout the Greatland and beyond. According to official statistics, firearms were authorized for 1. England and Wales between April 1, 2. March 3. 1, 2. 00. The Metropolitan Police was fined, but no charges were ever filed against any of the officers. The officers were charged with carrying out weapons sweeps to deter gang members from carrying firearms. Previously, the unit had only been called in to respond to reported crimes. The program was controversial ever since it was announced — including within the police department. And, with Duggan have been shot during one of these patrols, the act that triggered the ongoing riots, it’s likely to become even more so. Top Ten BEST Guns for Survival. NUMBER TEN – The Mighty Barrett . BMGOkay, okay, I kicked this list off with the Barrett just because. I don’t own one and I wouldn’t buy one, but I’ll tell you what, if SHTF, and you have one, you’re on my side. The sticker price ($3,0. POW* that this bad bitch delivers waaaay down range will also take your breath away. Nothing on the civilian market can deliver anything close to the *smack* of the Barrett. Consequently, there’s a growing movement in different states (mainly New York, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Illinois) to remove the . BMG rifle from the civilian market altogether. California banned it in 2. So, if you have more money than you know what to do with, this could be a great investment. Buy a few and then sell them after they’re banned nationwide for 4 times what you paid for them. They come in incendiary, armor- piercing, armor- piercing/incendiary, tracer, and armor- piercing/incendiary/tracer all- in- one. A . 5. 0 BMG sniper rifle was used by a Canadian solder in Afghanistan in 2. Taliban insurgent 1. YIKES! Advantages: it’ll make anyone go “. I’m not a big fan of them. A friend of mine has (maybe had) a Russian SKS and the thing would sometimes fire two rounds with one trigger pull. This may sound cool, but neither of us thought it was. They’re cheap for a reason. Advantage: they’re cheap. Disadvantage: they’re cheap. NUMBER EIGHT – Bolt- Action . Here it is. You need a sniper set up – period, and there’s a reason the . It may not have the more flat trajectory of a . Of course, the flip side of having a sniper set up is that it’s only worthwhile if you actually spend A LOT of time (and money) learning how to use it effectively at long distances. Chances are, for anyone not in Navy Seal sniper school, they’re not going to. However, the rifle can still get plenty of use hunting large game. The 1. 80 grain . It hits hard. Advantages: common caliber, highly accurate. Disadvantage: no rapid fire feature. NUMBER SEVEN – Springfield M1. AWhat’s better than a bolt- action . WTSHTF? A semi- automatic . If you’re 3 weeks into TEOTWAWKI, holed up in your house with stacks of books around your picture window to serve as makeshift “sandbags,” you’ll want the M1. A standing nearby. Gotta send a message to The Golden Horde hanging out by your mailbox? The M1. A will do it. Advantages: common caliber, stock one round for your bolt- action AND your semi- auto; Made in the U. S. A. Disadvantages: $1,3. NUMBER SIX – 1. 91. ACP Handgun. Ah yes, a handgun enters the scene. You have to have a handgun, and the 1. ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) is a beauty. Let’s say it appears TEOTWAWKI is on the verge of happening and people are panicking. They’re out in force to empty the local grocery store’s shelves, and you’re heading into town as well to get whatever you can. This is the stage at which you’re not going to head out with rifles wrapped around your torso unless you’re begging for trouble – HOWEVER – you’re not going unarmed either. Shit could break out in the cooler isle as 2. You need to be ready without letting people know you’re ready. Additionally, you need a piece for your SHTF “go bag” and the . Advantages: conceal and carry; whole lotta lead; common caliber. Disadvantages: limited magazine capacity (typically 8 + 1 in the pipe); $8. NUMBER FIVE – Remington 8. Gauge Pump- Action Shotgun*shhhick- shickt*Let’s hear that again.*shhhick- shickt*The sound is undeniable. You hear that and you instantly know what it means, “You wanna roll with me?” The only reasonable response is, “errrr . The 1. 2 gauge is exceptionally common and it’ll take a variety of shells: birdshot for game hunting survival purposes; double- ought buck for pushing intruders not only down, but back out the window they came in through; and slugs for anything else. Want to mount that shotgun to your bed frame (lol)? Check out one of my previous posts on “The Backup” here. Advantages: common caliber; many accessories available for this model (pistol grips, tube extensions, etc.); obscene knock- down power. Disadvantages: none come to mind. NUMBER FOUR – AK- 4. It’s durable, designed to be thrown into a mud hole for a month when it can be dug out and immediately used without cleaning. That might be an exaggeration, but not by much. It also delivers a beefy round for a standard issue assault rifle. If you’re outside the United States, there’s likely readily available parts and ammunition. Advantages: banana clips, baby; jungled clipped banana clips, baby. Disadvantages: lacks the accuracy found in other assault rifles; made in China, or Russia, or Yugoslavia – you get the idea. NUMBER THREE – Compact 9mm Handgun. What’s a more common caliber than the . ACP? Unfortunately, it’s the most common handgun caliber in the United States used against police officers. Love the 9mm, but don’t be a thug. Advantages: cheaper to shoot than the . Disadvantage: less lead. NUMBER TWO – Ruger 1. Rifle. I can hear it now, “What!?” That’s right, the . It’s ALL about survivalism. Look, when TEOTWAWKI hits you’re going to want a rifle like the Ruger 1. Squirrels, gophers or the neighbors’ cats, the 1. PBR. Additionally, a little recognized fact, Chechen rebels successfully used . Russian troops in urban settings. The urban setting consisted of narrow streets and close buildings allowing these “snipers” to get exceptionally close to their targets. They strapped soda bottle silencers on them to further the effectiveness. I don’t care what you say about the . Advantages: already stated – go buy one. Disadvantages: none whatsoever. NUMBER ONE BEST Rifle for Survival. The Mighty AR- 1. This should really come as no surprise. My only guess as to why so many survival writers don’t list the “Black Rifle” as their top choice is because they want to set themselves apart from the pack. Like in politics, when you’re the man on top, you can expect attacks. There are very solid reasons for the AR- 1. There are very solid reasons why its the #1 choice of the U. S. It’s the best – period. Explaining in great detail why I believe the AR- 1. I will detail it in the future, however. In the meantime, basically: Advantages: very common caliber; fast bullet with flat trajectory; highly adaptable platform that allows the user to meet mission specific needs; extensive options readily available; they’re everywhere (meaning so are parts); wide variety of available rounds from 5. Made in the U. S. A., and in the case of Bushmaster, Made in Maine ; -)Disadvantages: smaller caliber than what’s found in other battle rifles; many moving parts; rather annoying to clean compared to other rifles; the gas system often comes under criticism for throwing the “gunk” back into the chamber (some call this “shitting where it eats”), though this problem has been remedied in some newer models (at a higher cost). This post supported in part by VA loans.
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