Paris shootings prompt stricter uk gun laws on ammo

[Chuck]

Hi Froggy, my mates brother stayed in France for many years...he was well aware of the problems with these people and them torching cars, vandalism and general criminality. SO much so he's sold up and moved out the country altogether.

None of this will end well.

[bradaz11]

when i was in paris at the weekend, In addition to the soldiers wandering round the main tourist areas with their FaMas's, every cop i saw was armed, and even a few firemen that we saw. so I would say they have already started thinking about arming ancillary services

[ordnance]

when i was in paris at the weekend, In addition to the soldiers wandering round the main tourist areas with their FaMas's, every cop i saw was armed, and even a few firemen that we saw. so I would say they have already started thinking about arming ancillary services

Probably because from what I can see the fire brigade are a military unit.

The Paris Fire Brigade (French Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris, BSPP), is a French Army unit which serves as the fire service for Paris and certain sites of national strategic importance.

[bradaz11]

ahhh, learn something new!

[froggy]

Probably because from what I can see the fire brigade are a military unit.

French Firemen are all civilians (95%) with the exception of 2 units, one in Paris (army), the other one in Marseille (navy).

[Chuck]

Seems the French Government are coming out fighting:

http://news.yahoo.com/france-issues-fir ... 15018.html

In all, France will spend 425 million euros ($490 million) over the next three years for all the counter-terror efforts, he said.

Some 2,600 counter-terrorism officers will be hired, 1,100 of them specifically for intelligence services. Anti-terror surveillance is needed for 3,000 people with ties to France — some at home, others abroad, the prime minister said.

Also Wednesday, President Francois Hollande's office announced that the government now plans to cut 7,500 fewer jobs from the military to better fight terrorism.

Authorities say more than 1,200 French citizens and residents are now linked to foreign jihad — the defense minister said Wednesday about 10 of those who have gone to Syria or Iraq to fight with Islamic extremists are former French soldiers. Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian insisted the phenomenon remains an "extreme rarity."

Since three police were among those killed by the Paris terrorists, the prime minister said improving officers' weapons and protective gear was among the top priorities.

And our lot MIGHT get tazers

[Sim G]

And our lot MIGHT get tazers

No, we won't. And it's no laughing matter....

[ordnance]

French Firemen are all civilians (95%) with the exception of 2 units, one in Paris (army), the other one in Marseille (navy).

Yes in the post he was in Paris when he spotted the armed fireman.

[bradaz11]

French Firemen are all civilians (95%) with the exception of 2 units, one in Paris (army), the other one in Marseille (navy).

Yes in the post he was in Paris when he spotted the armed fireman.

I was :)

[Chuck]

Sim:

No, we won't. And it's no laughing matter....

REALLY???? It was reported in the press they were considering it, so it's a no no then, mental. Definitely not a laughing matter, what the heck are you meant to do then?

I heard that (say in event of attack etc ) the police are not allowed to aid anyone (like help someone wounded) because of insurance issues, is that right or just a shaggy dog tale.Sim?