Guns

Shots fired at 10am as gunmen attempt to steal €7 million from armoured van in France

The assailants fled the scene empty-handed, say police

How to declare possession of a gun in France

Hunters must create an online account and declare their weapons by the end of the year, with other owners to follow in 2024. We explain the system

Cinemas, airports: off-duty police to be able to carry guns in France

The Ministry of the Interior has prepared a decree to be published shortly

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Why weapons seizures in France jumped last year

The head of France’s office against organised crime said 30% of weapons seized each year are found during drug trafficking investigations

Paris urged to act after video appears to show gunmen in Nice street

The appeal over the video came on Sunday, the same day that three people were killed in violence in Marseille

Fuel, Prime de Noël, Covid: 9 December 2022 dates to note in France

Key dates include an end to fuel rebates and the 4% electricity cap, aid for wood-fired homes and gadget repairs, Christmas bonuses, new mask recommendations and long-Covid help

Reminder: undeclared weapons amnesty begins in France today

People will be able to register or hand their illegally held weapons in to the authorities until December 2, without fearing consequences

People in France to be able to register or give up undeclared weapons

A new campaign aims to prevent these arms from being used in situations of domestic abuse or neighbour disputes, or from being stolen during a burglary