The likelihood of jihad breaking out in England and/or France, ratcheted up by last week's public beheading of a British soldier and stabbing of a French soldier, has reached the point where we recommend monitoring the situation through The Guardian and The Local at the following websites:
http://www.guardiannews.com
http://www.thelocal.fr
Civilians in these countries are not provided with weaponry needed to mount a proper defense against armed ragheads, and the MacDougal Post would advise American tourists traveling in these countries to sample the local cutlery immediately upon arrival and at least carry a good carbon stainless steel cleaver, maybe a chef's knife, with them at all times. Or you could just stay at home with your guns, and use that airplane fare to buy more ammo.