Would you support or oppose firearms being stored in every police car, for officers to access in the event of an emergency?

Would you support or oppose firearms being stored in every police car, for officers to access in the event of an emergency? Published on 17 February 2026 → Survey conducted on 17 February 2026 on 5275 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly support

15%

Somewhat support

33%

Somewhat oppose

22%

Strongly oppose

18%

Don't know

12%

Strongly support

15%

Somewhat support

33%

Somewhat oppose

22%

Strongly oppose

18%

Don't know

12%

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