Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/9HoleReviews or https://tinyurl.com/SlateBlack The FR F1 is one of the least understood sniper variants in the U.S. due to it's rarity, but the rifle has been the champion for French soldiers using it on overseas and domestic missions. Notably, the GIGN rescued a school bus of 31 children in 1976 in a daring hostage rescue at Loyada, on the Somalian border. This rifle was the basis of which the "synchronized sniper" doctrine was developed upon, and the GIGN executed a synchronized sniper mission, knocking out 4 terrorists who were on the school bus at once. Learn how the French developed the FR F1 from a modified MAS 36 receiver with it's distinctive rear locking lugs, side elevation adjustment APX scopes and centrally aligned bipods. Thanks to Ian from Forgotten Weapons for loaning us such a rare example. Please see Ian's FR F1 video on his channel, Forgotten Weapons : https://youtu.be/DpKdq2xjftY Special thanks to The Gun Room LLC for the FFL support. The film that features the GIGN / 2e REP in the Loyada incident is "L'intervention" or "15 minutes of war"... while it is entertaining, understand that it is not historically accurate with how the incident went down... but it's a great film to watch for entertainment. Observer setup seen here powered by: - Vortex Optics Razor HD Spotting Scope 27-60x85 Angled https://amzn.to/2M3zTGP - Vortex Optics Pro GT Tripod https://amzn.to/2X7j6sL - Phone Skope Lollipop Universal Digiscoping kit https://amzn.to/2ZK50zk Consider supporting us via Patreon 👉 http://www.patreon.com/9HoleReviews (you an also access the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard here) Consider visiting our supporter @SlateBlackIndustries 👉 Discount Code: 9HOLE for MLOK accessories Shopping on Amazon? Do you like sweet [yet tasteful] gun morale patches? Shopping with this link costs you nothing, but helps support our channel 👉 https://amzn.to/3trn9ju Distance Conversions: 150y - 137m 200y - 182m 250y - 229m 300y - 274m 350y - 320m 400y - 366m 450y - 411m 500y - 457m Tasteful merchandise for the discerning firearms enthusiast 👉 https://teespring.com/stores/9-hole-reviews This video's editing by Agency Communications LLC Music by Tyops (THANKS!!!) __________________________________________________________________ We love mail: 9 Hole Reviews 21175 Tomball Pkwy. No. 480 Houston, Texas 77070