PETITIONOpenPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Permit off-duty police & (ex)military to carry batons for public safety
We request Parliament permit trained active and veteran military and police, whilst off-duty, to carry an authorised extendable baton for what we feel are the purposes of public safety and personal protection.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
24
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 24/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 24/100,000
Background
This petition stems from a concern that the UK has become more dangerous. We think allowing trained active and veteran military/police to carry an authorised baton whilst off-duty leverages their skills to increase public safety. We think these individuals can act responsibly, deter crime, and provide immediate protection for themselves and the public when facing threats.