[1010RD]

They aren’t armed. They’re carrying unloaded rifles. I only saw a single loaded magazine in the entire group of photos and no evidence it contains any bullets.

Sounds like the French version of Security Theater. I’d rather the French let their people be armed.

[The KG9 Kid]

They're carrying mags, just not inserted. The senior rank in the squad seems to be readied with a mag. I don't understand the wisdom of that either, unless it's to reduce accidental discharges I expect.

In the UK, mags are inserted. No round in chamber, they say.