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Petition · past parliament

All our Police Officers are armed with a gun such as a Glock.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

With an escalating number of killings from lunatic islamists, we MUST protect our Officers - and not with a side stick. OR a tazer. The time has come to make sure EVERY officer who comes into contact with the Public has his or her own side-arm.
The Westminster Islamist attack 22nd March 2017 - the deceased officer was slashed in the throat.

Had the officer had easy access to a gun, he could have shot the assailant.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

The Home Secretary to approve the routine arming of police officers in the UK

Timeline

25 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 13 Apr 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.