Damian McKay, 31, a student from Cambuslang said: “I’ve not came across any armed police yet but I imagine it would make people feel safer and reassure the public that the authorities are doing something.

“But I don’t think having guns on the street would actually have any effect if something were to happen.

Santino Pia, 32, an IT worker from Muirend said: “It makes me feel safer - no doubt about it. Seeing them about makes me feel reassured about the level of security.

“I would be fine with seeing more armed police in Glasgow patrolling the streets. I think it’s a good thing and sends across a strong message.”

Sarah Fyfe, 25, a carer from Kirkintilloch said: “It’s horrible to see. I had never saw a gun before in my life before I came in to town yesterday.

“It’s an intimidating sight but I feel they are there to make the place safer.

“It seems like it needs to be done given what happened in Manchester. It’ll be hard to get used to.”

Lucy Hendry, 21, a student from the West End said: “It is necessary and I don’t have a problem with them. They are there to protect us and to let people see how serious the threat is being taken.

“If I were to see police carrying guns more often I would not have a problem with that. It’s a necessary measure, I think.”

Charil McCann, 53, a hairdresser from Hillhead said: “It seems like it is something we will have to get used to given what’s happening all over the world.

“Armed police are commonplace in France and now the threat is here it makes sense that we will see more of them. “It does make me feel safer.”

Jenna McInnes, 25, an administrator from Kelvindale said: “Seeing them makes me feel more nervous than anything else - not so much protected but more scared.

“I think seeing more guns on our streets will make the problem worse. It makes us look like we’re at war and that doesn’t sit well with me. It is testing times.”