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Ranger Dudley White, Jr. with 1950s
Horse trailer and issued equipment.
©2005, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame

Standard Issue
Field Equipment

Thanks to
Sgt. Matt Cawthon
and
Capt. Clete Buckaloo

 

 

 

The following equipment is issued to active duty Texas Rangers by the State of Texas. As in the 19th century, the Texas Rangers' most valuable assets are the training and experience they carry into the field and their knowledge of people.

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 Microcassette 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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