Agents have new weapon in defense of the border

Carolyn Hileman | February 16, 2008 

Supervisory Patrol Agent Jeff Tanner has been an agent for seven years. “We don’t want to have to resort to deadly force when it’s not absolutely necessary. This gives us another option to end the assault as quickly as possible.” That’s why the Border Patrol is now using the FN303. Tanner describes the newest weapon: “It’s a tool designed for stopping assaults. It’s here to protect agents and let them go home safe every night.” Agents also use a pepper ball launching system. “It makes your eyes, makes your nose burn, it makes it difficult to breathe. Other than that, it’s not harmful,” said Tanner. Both are easy to fire and effective at far range. The FN303 impacts 16 to 24 pounds of pressure. Tanner said, “You’ve seen the damage on our vehicles. You’ve seen the damage they’re doing to the international boundary. These items will help put an end to that.”


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