#AGRS1418925AOrder of September 5, 2014, Authorizing Forest Service Agents to Carry Firearms
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This law allows specific forest service agents in France to carry firearms while on duty. These agents must obtain a personal authorization from the National Forestry Office and the local prefect. The authorizations become invalid if the agents are transferred or no longer in a position to enforce forest laws. They are also required to undergo regular firearms training.
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Key Changes
- Forestry agents can carry firearms on duty.
- Personal authorization required for carrying firearms.
- Regular firearms training mandated for agents.
Obligations
What this law requires
Forest Service agents must obtain a personal written authorization (attestation nominative) from the Director General of the National Forestry Office (or delegated regional directors) before carrying firearms
The personal firearms authorization must be countersigned by the prefect of the department where the agent works, or by the prefect of the administrative residence if duties span multiple departments
Authorized personnel must undergo firearms training organized by the National Forestry Office at a minimum frequency of two times per year
Firearms authorization becomes void immediately when an agent is transferred or no longer performs forest law enforcement duties; the agent must return the authorization, weapon, equipment, and ammunition to the National Forestry Office without delay
Firearms authorization is automatically suspended when an agent is declared physically or mentally unfit, causes public disorder, or is placed in police custody; all firearms and ammunition must be returned to the National Forestry Office for the duration of suspension