In the UK handguns, assault rifles and machine guns are illegal to possess. Citizens may own only sporting rifles and shotguns. The penalty for possession of a firearm without a certificate is a maximum of 14 years in prison.
Response rates from 199k UK voters.
5% Yes |
95% No |
4% Yes |
88% No |
1% Yes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed |
4% No, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
3% No, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 199k UK voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 199k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8YGGHN73yrs3Y
This isn’t relevant to the UK you yankee wankers.
@8ZJLRF43yrs3Y
Not a real issue in the UK.
@9LVFKKQ6mos6MO
100% no. That would be a horrific idea. Ban firearms altogether and make the punishments more severe.
@9QLYZD94mos4MO
No, but schools in high risk or gang related crime areas should probably have some kind of security.
@9QHMH9D4mos4MO
No the uk should not have access to guns legally but more thought to protection within schools should be considered
@9PN53TQ4mos4MO
No, only the most highly trained and regulated professionals should be allowed to carry guns. Guns should also not be in public view unless absolutely necessary
@9PG84CH4mos4MO
No, but training for all staff should be available as to what to do in the event of a knife/gun/bomb threat.
@9NCKQ7C5mos5MO
If the risk of terrorist action to our children increases, then professionally trained, armed security guards should be utilised. However, the risk of terrorist action must outweigh the risk of having firearms in schools.
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