Christian Prouteau interview (Audio only, IN FRENCH) (Patreon)

This is the audio track for my interview with Christian Prouteau, GIGN founder. Please note, it is almost all in French, since the text subtitles form the video version don't do much in audio...

00:45 - Why a revolver instead of a semiautomatic pistol? 

03:40 - Did GIGN consider cartridges other than .357 Magnum? 

06:25 - Was GIGN involved in development of the MR-73? 

11:14 - What range did GIGN practice revolver shooting at? 

12:55 - Reactions times and training habits 

17:34 - The "Confidence Shot" 

19:06 - How often was the revolver actually used in field operations? 

21:51 - So not just a ceremonial sidearm? Prouteau's revolver philosophy 

22:23 - The scoped sniper MR-73 revolvers 

24:59 - Why didn't more agencies use something like the sniper revolver? 

27:18 - The goal is the minimum of shooting - elite unit training 

29:13 - Revolver ammunition 

30:53 - Conclusions