More State Envy on Falcon Lake

After the Texas DPS unveiled a new fleet of gunboats that trump everything else on Falcon Lake we reviewed some related news articles and found more cause for state envy. Reading up on a joint operation between the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Game Wardens we found some major discrepancies in the quality of their gear. Now we know a good man can make due, but a decade old primary weapon model and a flotation vest that acts like a bullseye? Granted we didn’t include the U.S. Border Patrol, whose special agents are generally well equipped, but we had to limit the comparison to what we could see in photos. Same goes for the below boat comparison, which the USCG wins until DPS splashes.

Note – get an M4 with an optic and a vest that doesn’t restrict movement or access to the weapons belt. Good idea to wear a vest with a dark cover too. You know, to make it at least a little challenging for a bad guy to find his target and level the sights.

Texas Game Warden Primary: Colt M4 Commando; Enhancements: EOTECH XPS2 Holographic Weapon Sight, Telescoping Stock, Magpul 30 round MagLevel PMAG, Single Point Sling Secondary: Glock 22, .40 cal, night sights, belt holster Flotation:Mustang Survival Delux Auto Hydrostatic Inflatable PFD Boat: SeaArk Trooper Series, fiberglass, center console, 150 hp outboard

U.S. Coast Guard Primary: M16A2, iron sights, 30 round USGI issue, two point sling Secondary: Sig P229R, .40 cal, night sights, thigh rig Flotation: Lifesaving Systems Inflatable Life Preserver Survival Vest Boat: Metal Shark Shallow Water Patrol Craft (SPC-SW), aluminum, center console, twin 150 hp outboards

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