Peter wrote:
In France, and elsewhere, who knows their actual ROE? I have never come across an authoritative post. I bet anybody who actually knows the exact authorisation for shooting will not be posting it, but IMHO why carry a gun if you can’t shoot somebody with it? It can’t be just for self defence; that would be dumb
I am not in the least bit worried about being shot by a French policeman or customs officer. I don’t know their ROE, but I am pretty confident they are only allowed to use their weapon in case of serious risk to their own lives or that of others. France is a civilised country, after all. They will not be allowed to shoot you to prevent you escaping.
A policeman being armed does probably affect the degree to which they expect to be obeyed, and hence their willingness to issue ‘instructions’ without basis in law that they expect people comply with.
I’m worried about being detained, fined, etc.
