Armed police in Reading Station.

[Bog]

Wandered out today for a visit to the Subway in the nearby train-station, that being the freshest junk-food available 'round these parts. I was somewhat startled to see a couple of policefolk with MP5s.

I wish I could report that I was surprised that one of the $*"()£&ing amatuers had his finger curled 'round the trigger, I really wish I could.

I'd have gotten his shoulder-number to report him had I not been busy interposing a wall between him and I.

*sigh*

For the record, Reading Station, 40-odd miles from west London, not particular a big deal of a station. A bit of a hub for the northern parts, but really not a big deal. We had a music festival this weekend, so there were a fair number of kids in backpacks, some of whom were suspiciously dusky of complexion. Seems like the UK Constabulary are going for the "Any Excuse For A Gun" routine.

Mmm. Jackboots.

 

[BerettaCougar]

I would of stopped what I was doing and would of got his badge number. or atleast tell him not to do that... I would of checked if the safety was activated.

 

[chorlton]

Oh the Reading Festival was this weekend? Did you go?
I heard they were now armed in Bradford. Reading is news to me, but it may have been just a reassuring visible presence for such a large event. I guess we'll see if tthey remain for a while...

 

[Bog]

Oh the Reading Festival was this weekend? Did you go?

No, it was WOMAD - World Of Music And Dance - this weekend.

Perhaps it's because every alternate character spells out "WMD"? Who can say?

I've had my festival ticket since last September I do enjoy my annual hippiethon.

BerettaCougar: As I say, I'd have upbraided him about his weapon-handling if it wouldn't mean I'd get yet another flag in a file saying "Gun Nut". I'd have gotten his collar number if, erm, he'd been carrying his weapon safely.

Again with the sighing.