Summary: Welcome to Episode 187 of Gun Guy Radio! This is the podcast that shines a positive light on the firearms lifestyle. I’m Your host Ryan Michad and this is your weekly dose of positive firearms talk, without the politics.This week, I’m joined by listener Shawn, an agent, firearms instructor, & field armorer for the U.S. Border Patrol, to discuss the various firearms that the Border Patrol utilizes!As always, please consider supporting the Firearms Radio Network by shopping Amazon using our Amazon Affiliate Link at firearmsradio.tv/amazon. A portion of your purchase will go towards helping the FRN create awesome pro-gun content!Please check out the Patriot Patch Company and their current Pre Orders for the Patriotic Flag 4 pack, the In God We Trust and The Diversity T-Shirts pre order!http://patriotpatch.co/catalog/patriotic-flag-4-packhttp://patriotpatch.co/catalog/in-god-we-trust-patch-pre-orderhttp://patriotpatch.co/shirt-catalog/diversity-t-shirts-pre-orderThank you Shawn for coming on!Main Topic: Guns of the United States Border PatrolBackground of the U.S. Border PatrolIdea from “Paul W.”, retired BPA who wrote letter that I heard on Handgun Radio episode 083.Pistols:Trigger systems (DA/SA, DAO, LEM, striker system)After revolvers, time period of personally owned weapons on approved list (Glock 17, H&K USP Compact, Sig P226, etc.)Beretta 96D (DAO in .40 S&W)Personally owned H&K USP Compact (LEM in .40 S&W)Government owned H&K USP Compact (same as above)H&K P2000 (How does it compare to the USP or other service weapons used in LE work? Glocks used in majority of LE in the US, Sig Classic line used in majority of Federal Service) (Problems? Trigger return spring, trigger bar detent spring (OAM salt water issues), hammer strut, sights, polymer frame).H&K P2000 SK (subcompact version of the P2000)Glock 23 (CBP OAM Marine agents only) (Why do the Marine Agents use Glocks?)H&K P30 (limited testing and special ops use)Glock 17 (CBP old stock, competition use, special ops use)Other pistols as needed by mission at hand (Approved by Sector CPA or higher) (BORTAC, Multi-Agency Task Force, Foreign Operations, etc.)What is the future for Border Patrol handguns? (Time will tell but I have heard of rumors of a 9mm striker fired pistol being in our future, once our cache of P2000 pistols run dry.)Submachine Guns:Old stock? Thompson SMG from WWIIH&K MP5 (different variants over the years, out of service now).H&K UMP (.40 S&W) (Is it better or worse than the MP5?)What does the future hold? (Short barrel, piston driven, AR pattern chambered in 5.56 mm NATO) (Not-confirmed but in testing, ammo and magazine compatibility with current patrol rifle)“Patrol Service” Rifles:Guns of old, military surplus. (M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Winchester lever actions)Ruger Mini-14Colt M16 (military surplus)Colt M4 (military surplus)Current issue Colt M4A1, select fire, new stock, modified by CBP for duty use. 5.56 mm NATO, 14.5” barrel, 1:7 twist. (minor modifications such as springs, sling adaptors, etc.) (Knight’s rail system, new stock, old stock, old plastic hand guards).What is to come? (Similar as above but lighter, maybe 12.5” barrel, Magpul foregrips and stock?)Shotguns:Old school (wikipedia “Anti-Bandit” semi auto?) I have heard of the shortened, modified, Remington 1100 used by special teams in the olden days that were going up against bandits with AK-47 type rifles and other larger firepower employed by cartels and bandits.Remington 870 pump action, 14” barrel, 5-round magazine tube. Standard BP shotgun used for many many years and one of my personal favorites. Some have Surefire Weaponlights, slings, side saddles (issues with side saddles), and red dot/holographic sights.Some 870’s came from Scattergun Technologies with older Scattergun front and rear sight with tritium, most newer ones from Remington with Scattergun rear sight and
