#TECT2507491ADecree of April 1, 2026, on Individual Firearm Authorization for Forestry Agents
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This law outlines the conditions under which agents of the French National Forestry Office and the Chambord National Estate can carry and possess firearms for their work, particularly in relation to forestry law enforcement. It specifies the types of firearms permitted, the training requirements, administrative procedures for weapon authorization, and stipulations for maintaining and storing weapons. Additionally, it establishes grounds for the suspension or cancellation of firearm permits based on the agent's fitness and conduct.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of individual authorization for carrying firearms by specified agents.
- Detailed training requirements for agents handling firearms.
- Abrogation of the previous decree from September 2014 regarding firearm authorization.
Obligations
What this law requires
Office national des forêts and Domaine national de Chambord must acquire and possess only Category B firearms (excluding items 3°, 6°, 7°) and Category D firearms as specified in R. 311-2 of the internal security code for agent use.
Prior to firearm authorization, the state representative in the department must conduct an administrative investigation per article R. 114-5 of the internal security code based on agent list and valid identity documents submitted by the employing organization.
All authorized personnel must complete firearms handling and use training organized by their employing institution, with minimum frequency of two training sessions per year for Category B weapons.
Individual firearm authorization must be issued by the general director (or delegated territorial/regional directors) of the employing institution and countersigned by the prefect of the department where the agent works.
Authorized agents must immediately present their firearm authorization to police or gendarmerie upon request when carrying their weapon.