I started to completely ignore these news, because it's always the same story and the same societal profile. It's almost always the same context, the same events in different places, but nobody asked where did they get their weapons, or how. There is no political actions taken and not even a wish to do anything.
As for me, I would not go out at night in Rennes or Nantes (and I won't mention how Nantes was safe when I was a child); but in Vannes or countryside, it's perfectly fine. I was also at night alone where you could even see women and at times children (when not too late) walking or biking. Same in Norway, strangely, no problem at all to wander at night in a city center. In French or German cities though? Or in Latin America? Oh boy, that's a stupid idea, especially if you are a woman.
good things in here nobody is not allowed to hold fire weapons without permission. Even if there are criminals, they are usually more towards sharp weapons. So yeah I dared to stay out until 3am.
That's why I also take this into consideration when deciding which country I should choose while i wanna continue my study to another country.
It's illegal to carry a weapon with you in France, even a small knife actually, unless you have a very very good reason. Detaining a weapon of war, even at home, is also illegal of course, yet, some people own them and use them nonetheless. Like I said in another topic, you have countries like Switzerland where carrying a weapon is legal under strict circumstances, or even Norway where many people at least have a hunting rifle or practice sport shooting, and those are among the most peaceful countries in the world.