What guns did the French make?
In Service
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Used By: |
|---|---|---|
| FAMAS G2 | 5.56x45mm | Naval Fusiliers Naval Commandos |
| FN SCAR-H | 7.62x51mm NATO | French Army Special Forces Brigade |
| Heckler & Koch G36V | 5.56x45mm | French Army Special Forces Brigade Gendarmerie |
| Heckler & Koch HK416 | 5.56x45mm | French Army Special Forces Brigade |
What weapons do the French GIGN use?
GIGN is equipped with a wide range of police and military equipment that includes :
- Sidearms:
- Submachine Guns: MP5, MP7, and FN P90.
- Shotguns: Remington, Franchi, Benelli,
- Assault Rifles: Heckler & Koch (HK 416, HK 417, G36), Swiss Arms (SG 550, SG 551, SG 552) and, since 2017, CZ BREN 2 chambered in 7.62×39mm.
Where is French New Guinea?
South America
French Guiana, overseas territorial collectivity of France, situated on the northeastern coast of South America. French Guiana is bounded by Brazil to the south and east, Suriname to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast. The capital is Cayenne.
How many guyanas are there?
786,552 people
Guyana 2020 population is estimated at 786,552 people at mid year according to UN data. Guyana population is equivalent to 0.01\% of the total world population. Guyana ranks number 164 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.
Does France have SWAT?
Although most of its operations take place in France, the unit, as a component of the French Armed Forces, can operate anywhere in the world….GIGN.
| National Gendarmerie Intervention Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 1974 – present |
| Country | France |
| Agency | National Gendarmerie |
| Type | Police tactical unit |