Self Defense in France: Some of the Strictest Gun Control Laws in Europe

[@PiotrBaczek87]

I'm from Poland, gun owner since 2017. Comparing to the rest of europe, our gun laws are very lenient.

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

Lithuania you can have anything !

[@Gunlands]

That's great! We heard good things about the Polish laws.

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

THAT IS GREAT @@Gunlands

[@Gunlands]

@@user-zs1fr7im6l Yes, Lithuanian laws aren't bad. We did a video on them if you haven't see it :)

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

great@@Gunlands

[@johnsweeney2906]

You're one of the best channels on KZbin. Always wish there was more of this content. But I understand it's very hard, expensive and time consuming to film these. Thank you!

[@Gunlands]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Although it is difficult as you said, especially since we're still a new channel, but we're having lots of fun doing it, and comments like yours is what motivates us to keep going.

[@johnsweeney2906]

@@Gunlands I imagine it must be, but please keep doing so! I know it is not just me, who is interested in this content. I also appreciate that you are fact based. - Sincerely, a Canadian who is looking to move to EU to escape Trudeau's regime.

[@Gunlands]

@@johnsweeney2906 Thanks again and all the best to you!

[@johnsweeney2906]

@@Gunlands Any idea where your next Film will be about or when we can expect it?

[@Gunlands]

@@johnsweeney2906 Hey, been pretty busy with family lately so unfrotunately didn't have much time to make new content, sorry about that. Will definitely try to put someting together next time I go on vacation, but as far as when that's going to happen unfortunately can't say for sure. Hopefully early 2025.

[@bananaboat1808]

Great video! I learned a lot!

[@Gunlands]

Thanks! Glad it was interesting.

[@JohnLeePedimore]

Excellent video.

[@Gunlands]

Thank you!

[@vladimirm8719]

Well done!

[@Gunlands]

Thanks!

[@eddx5758]

France do not become like Australia! Coming from an Australian

[@sumanghosh-pb3dw]

Can't edit anymore. 2:04 - permits needed 4 most firearms. 2:10 - cat d - no license needed. Any original firearm made b4 1990 as well as blak powdr guns, bb guns, pepper spray n anythin not deadly. 2:25 - cat c - (needs a huntin/trap shootin license) - non-semi auto firearm like bolt action rifles, pump action shotguns if not high capacity n needs a huntin or trap shootin license which includes an exam n licensing fees. Firearms bought undr this license can b kept 4 life n license doesn't need renewal. 2:45 - cat b - needs a license: renew evry 5 yrs. Semi-auto pistols, shotguns, rifles. Also, any weapons from the c category w/barrels less than 17.5 in. 3:06 - cat a - includes fully auto n high capacity firearms. Restricted 2 civilians.

[@ian.swift.31614]

Ah yes. This is why our favorite friends love France very much.

[@feuerfrei7070]

If you want to do a video about germany, hit me up

[@Gunlands]

Thanks! That's very kind of you. Hopefully one day!

[@ian.swift.31614]

8:41 LOL

[@alexfrag]

Its common in Paris you see French Foreign Legion soldiers patrolling.

[@Gunlands]

Yes, we saw quite a bit in Strasbourg as well. Hard to tell what unit they belonged to, we thought maybe national guard.

[@tsubasahanten1759]

You should go to Corsica, all the gun are here lmao

[@Gunlands]

Noted! :)

[@olphausmegaletor8835]

The United Kingdom has the strictest Gun Laws in Europe, most Pistols and Rifles are not allowed; unless they are a very small calibre.

[@zaltman8978]

I’m a french B class gun owner and i must say the guy you talk to. Express is wing opinion not the law.

[@Gunlands]

Thanks. Which part did you disagree with?

[@asopar8341]

Mais qu'est ce tu racontes ?! This guy is full of shit,the gun shop owner is right,the law protects the criminals nowadays,that's a fact,and if you dare defending yourself you'll be held accountable and you'll go to jail.

[@BFOP15]

I fear the Gunsmith doesn't understand or can't explain correctly the self defense laws in France. In France you have three laws who allows citizens to use force on an agressor. There's a common point on these three laws, you need to be proportionate in the degree of force you use. 1st is article 53 of the C.P.P ( Code de procédure pénale) that allows any citizen to stop an offender as long as the offence he is committing can send him to prison. 2nd is "Self defense " law, ( art 122-5 code pénal, who allows to resist an actual agression, your retaliation must be proportionnate to the attack ( You can retaliate in a letal way if the threat is letal, meaning you can shoot somebody with a knife) 122-6 code pénal When you are attacked at night at home the law state that you are presumed in self defense. This presumption of self defense is often " destroyed " by the judges who are always searching the proportionate use of force ( Excluded in fact in this particular case) Art L122-7 ( Necessity state) , that allows you to use force to protect your goods against any threat but won't work if somebody is killed. So in France you can use force to protect yourself, your kin or even your goods as long as it is proportioned to the threat you face.

[@joshuatoler1965]

i guess i’ll never be going there self defense is a human right tennessee let’s you carry a gun concealed or in the open.

[@ian.swift.31614]

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