[presscast]

That's largely a thing of the past. You're more likely to be handed over to Interpol than anything else today.

Also, HN-ers beware -- the FFL doesn't take people without military experience, anymore.

[norswap]

That doesn't seem to be true: https://www.legion-recrute.com/mdl/pages.php?id=2&titre=Les-...

[presscast]

In practice, it is true. They have a long line of candidates, and will prefer those with experience.

Source: am a reserve infantryman at 94th RI, 3rd Company. Regularly train with 2ème REP.

[chaostheory]

> former criminals who have finished serving their time

I would imagine US soldiers with blemished pasts would be candidates