Standard Issue Field Equipment
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Special Thanks to
Sgt. Matt Cawthon
and
Capt. Clete Buckaloo
Ranger
Dudley White, Jr.
with 1950s Horse
trailer and issued equipment.
2005, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
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
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| 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 |
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| Cameras,
Optics & Illumination |
Canon F1
Camera
Camera Tripod
Bushnell Binoculars
Flashlight
Mela Beam Hand Spotlight |
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| 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
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| Restraints |
Smith &
Wesson Handcuffs
Leg Irons
Transport Belt
Belt Rig with Buckle
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| Kits
& Tools |
Fingerprint
Kit
First Aid Kit
Tool Box
Evidence Kit
Webb Gear
Bolt Cutters |
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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 |
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| Service
Badge, I.D. & Funds |
Gold badge
for Captains
Silver badge for Lieutenants and Sergeants Department
Credit Cards
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