Thread: Why frontline cops should be armed

Personally, I like the fact that we live in a country where the police force aren't openly armed. I think the NZ policeman generally lacks an arrogance and bully demeanour that is often exhibited by their overseas counterpart who is armed all the time. Professionally I think they are better for it.

On the flip side though, when there is cause to use a firearm. Force should be met with force and all the stops removed. Any rat-bag levelling a gun at police should expect to be shot there and then, no question.