Standard Issue Field Equipment
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Ranger
Dudley White, Jr. Special Thanks to Sgt. Matt Cawthon, retired and Capt. Clete Buckaloo, retired, for their assistance. |
| Transport
In addition to their issued vehicles, Texas Rangers have access to Texas Department of Public Safety helicopters, airplanes, armored personnel carriers -- and horses. |
State-issued
Sedan or 4-Wheel Drive Motorola X900 Radio with siren Red Light Battery Cable |
| Electronics | Dell Notebook
Computer Sony Digital Camera Motorola Saber III Portable Radio Marantz PM0201 Tape Recorder Sony Micro cassette Recorder Cellular Phone & Charger Video Camera Copier |
| Cameras, Optics & Illumination | Canon F1
Camera Camera Tripod Bushnell Binoculars Flashlight Mela Beam Hand Spotlight |
| Firearms
& Defensive Gear Rangers are permitted to carry any sidearms they chose as long as they can qualify on a regular basis. Most favor the department issue .357 cal. Sig Sauer, or .45 cal. Colt Automatics. |
Sig Sauer
P226 Pistol Ruger Mini-14 Automatic Rifle Remington 12 Ga. Shotgun Gas Mask Body Armor ASP Baton Kevlar Helmet |
| Restraints | Smith &
Wesson Handcuffs Leg Irons Transport Belt Belt Rig with Buckle |
| Kits & Tools | Fingerprint
Kit First Aid Kit Tool Box Evidence Kit Webb Gear Bolt Cutters |
| Clothing Clothing is by personal discretion, with Western-style preferred - white hats, western-style buckles and boots are a tradition. |
Raid Jacket Coveralls Parka Jacket BDUs (Fatigues) Other |
| Service Badge, I.D. & Funds | Gold badge
for Captains Silver badge for Lieutenants and Sergeants Department Credit Cards |
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