Do you know what the GIGN is? The GIGN is France’s elite paramilitary unit. GIGN stands for Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale, which translates to National Gendarmerie Intervention ...

The Manurhin MR73 revolver has developed a legendary reputation as the sidearm of the French Groupe d'Intervention Gendarmerie Nationale (GIGN). Photo credit: Groupe d’Intervention Gendarmerie ...

With fuel reserves running low, the plane could only get as far as Marseille, where the French special forces, the GIGN were ready. Thierry Leveque, a member of the GIGN described the scene ...