Ahhhh...The French Military

H/T to Jerry.

16 wounded in French military demonstration
By The Associated Press
Paris - A military shooting demonstration in southeast France on Sunday left 16 people wounded, including children, when real bullets were used instead of blank ones, officials said.
A Defense Ministry official said the incident occurred during a demonstration of hostage-freeing techniques at the Laperrine military barracks. The official said investigators will look into why real bullets were used. (link)

The only people safe around the French military are its enemies. Type "French Military Victories" into Google and hit the I'm Feeling Lucky button.

Indeed.

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