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Nicolas Barret asked for the ban to become effective immediately after the verdict, even if the defence team appeals, ruling Le Pen out of standing again for president in 2027.

"The law applies to all," Mr Barret told the court.

Many sniper-style rifles are effective at more than 1,000 yards, and the .50 caliber Barret sniper rifle, which is commercially available on the open civilian market, has been used effectively in combat at ranges of up to 1,800 yards, just slightly more than a mile.

Barret Zoph, who’d given the compliment, looked pleased.

To do as Barret says upon stepping into the Golden Saucer: “Live it up while you can. Future’s not promised to no one.”