Do you think the police are equipped enough to protect you?
According to The Witness, gun shops and firearm organisations have noted a marked increase in people wanting to start the long-winded process to get a licensed firearm and purchase other legal weapons for self-defence.
Why do you think more people want firearms? Are the police equipped to protect us?
Elizabeth Evans: People want to safeguard their families and belongings. There are maybe not enough police vehicles that can timeously assist at a scene.
Carolann Smith: People just want to protect themselves and I don’t think the police are equipped enough to do so.
Khayalandile Gqda: Some people just want to feel safer and protect themselves against criminals. However, I believe the police are equipped enough to protect us.
Mark Gilpin: We need to be armed to protect ourselves. Criminals are getting more violent and the police don’t have enough manpower and are under-resourced.
Eric Madau: Poeple want to be safe. The police can protect us, they need more manpower. Government should appoint more officers.
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