Calls for Police Weapon Bans Following Injuries During ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests

A French riot police officer holds a rubber bullet gun during a 'yellow vest' protest in Toulouse, France, on Jan. 26, 2019. Pascal Pavani/AFP/Getty Images

France is considering banning police from using weapons like rubber bullet launchers and “sting-ball” grenades, following serious injuries during “yellow vest” protests.

Several protesters are alleged to have lost eyes and had limbs mutilated after being hit by the explosive weapons.