Does the Garda Carry Guns?

According to An Garda Síochána (the Irish police force, or Garda), the nation maintains a force of 15,355 sworn and trainee police officers. Gardaí are routinely unarmed, with only 20-25 per cent qualified to deploy a firearm. ... Approximately 3,000 officers are authorised in this way to carry small arms.

Do all Garda carry guns?

Most uniformed members of the Garda Síochána do not routinely carry firearms. Individual Gardaí have been issued ASP extendable batons and pepper spray as their standard issue weapons while handcuffs are provided as restraints.

Do Irish cops carry guns?

Ireland. The strength of the Garda Síochána (national police) is approximately 15,000 officers, of which approximately 4,000 are licensed to carry firearms. The rest are unarmed.