Gun sales rocket in Europe

[CharlesHarris]

If the police are unable to protect the public, do you foresee a public outcry loud enough that the firearms laws might be changed to recognize self defence as a legitimate reason for owning a firearm? If retired military and law enforcement were routinely allowed concealed carry permits that would be a useful deterrent. That is certainly the case in the US, but I suppose they would be selling ice cream in hell before that would be considered in the UK...

I suppose is one were to carry a quarterstaff ala Little John, that would be considered threatening...

Maybe a sock filled with lard around your neck which you could swing about like a cosh...