Under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, an officer or employee of the Service may carry a firearm and may execute and serve any order, warrant, subpoena, summons, or other process issued under the authority of the United States.

Feb 18, 2024 · What is a US Border Patrol agent’s duty-carry firearm? A US Border Patrol agent’s duty-carry firearm is typically a .40 caliber semiautomatic pistol. This firearm is used by agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, prevent smuggling, and ensure border security. 1. Can Border Patrol agents carry their duty firearm off-duty?

Feb 26, 2025 · This directive establishes policy and guidance on developing, implementing, and maintaining an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) workforce.

May 10, 2024 · The DDTC regulates firearms and ammunition that are considered Defense Articles, which are governed by the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Items under DDTC regulatory control are listed on the United States Munitions List (USML).

Warning: it's Illegal to Carry Firearms or Ammo into Mexico. For border crossing information, tune into the port of entry's Loop Radio on 1620 AM. Report drug and alien smuggling.

Jan 8, 2013 · The Border Patrol is allowed to do stops and searches at the border. The law defines the border as including all land within some (excessive, imo) distance of the actual border; it's 150 miles, iirc. So if you drive on I-10 from Houston to Disneyland and back, you'll find the freeway shut down and all traffic diverted into a checkpoint 3 times ...

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (“CBP”), which includes the U.S. Border Patrol, claims authority to conduct operations as far as 100 miles inland from the border. However, as with all U.S. law enforcement agencies, there are many important legal limitations on what CBP can do.

Unfortunately, Border Patrol Agents do not carry rifles and usually have no access to a rifle or even a shotgun. They have only that small, underpowered Beretta and they risk their lives in any confrontation where it must be put to use. United States Border Patrol’s standard weapon is …

Mar 9, 2010 · Many of the encounters that require a Border Patrol Agent to use a firearm can be successfully concluded with a pistol or shotgun, but there are some tactical situations for which a rifle is the...

These are the pertinent laws governing the actions and duties of the United States Border Patrol: 8 CFR PART 287 — FIELD OFFICERS- POWERS AND DUTIES Sec. 287.1 Definitions.