Bean Bag Warriors

The US Border Patrol originated in 1904 as a kind of ragtag unit of about 75 men; they were known as mounted guards.  They were stationed in El Paso, Texas and their purpose was to quell the influx of illegal Chinese immigrants.  By May 28, 1924, the Border Patrol was founded and was part of the US Department of Labor. By then its purpose expanded to prevent illegal crossings to the US from Mexico and Canada, and there were two stations, one in El Paso and the other in Detroit.  


Prior to 2003, the Border Patrol was an arm of the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), which was part of the Department of Justice (DoJ), but in March of 2003, the INS was decommissioned and its operation divided between the US Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), ans US Citizenship and Immigration Services. The mission at this time was to prevent terrrorism and their weapons from entering the United States.  Of course, this was in response to 9/11 and overall, the Border Patrol had done a good job.


In order to carry out their mission, ICE used a formidable arsenal of weapons.  Some of the standard equipment they used were:  


* H & K P2000 double action LEM (Law Enforcement Modification) pistol in .40 caliber * * S&W, which held up to 13 rounds counting the one in the chamber.
* .357 Magnum Smith and Wesson (until 1994) or Ruger 6 shot revolver
* Glock Models 17 and 19 9mm pistols
*SIG Sauer P220 .45 ACP caliber pistol
* Colt Python  .357 Magnum
* Smith & Wesson 19/66 .357 Magnum


They also used a variety assortment of Berettas and Smith & Wessons.  


Among the heavier weaponry, the Border Patrol used:
* 12 gauge Remington Model 870 standard pump-action shotgun
* M4 Carbine
* H&K UMP .40 caliber submachine gun
* M14 rifle for ceremonies (when not being fired upon)

"Killer rabbit--Run away! Run away!"

Today, the US Border Patrol, better known as ICE, is equipped with "Over and Under" beanbags.  They can throw them overhand or underhand, depending upon the proximity of the target.


Seriously.


The late Brian Terry, the border agent killed a few years ago with a gun from the messed up Fast and Furious Operation, was firing bean bags at guys who were firing live rounds at him and his comrades.  You cannot make this stuff up.


Frank Crimi, in an article in Front Page Magazine, (July 20, 2012), stated that the Obama administration has given orders to the Border Patrol to "run away and hide when confronted by an active shooter," meaning an armed person opening fire in public places.  This action was outlined in a training video entitled, "IS-907: Active Shooter, What You Can Do."  It gives three options: "Evacuate; Hide Out; and if that fails, Take Action." Frank Crimi likened this action to the Monty Python movie, The Holy Grail" when they come upon the murderous rabbit and their response was, "Run away! Run away!"


The video goes on to explain that when taking action, an agent should throw things at the perpetrator.  So while agents are throwing things at these killers, they are being fired upon with real bullets.  (Why do I get a visual image of Obama dressed in a Border Agent uniform hiding behind rocks and wetting himself?)  


If the gunman is not subdued by the beanbags or whatever is thrown, the video goes on to suggest agents throw belts, shoes or badges.  Seriously.

BP Patrol Vehicles by Schwinn

After 12 weeks of intense training, (Marines would get as little as 8 weeks before going into combat--depending upon troop availability), the government does not believe that agents are capable of dealing with someone shooting at them.  So throwing stuff is safer for bystanders than having agents shoot back and actually protect them.  (Now I'm getting an image of Janet Napolitano using her gal pal's bra as a slingshot).


The Obama administration has continued to downplay the role of the Border Patrol because Obama doesn't really want us to have borders.  Why should we?  The United States of America isn't exceptional in his mind, so why shouldn't we allow illegal foreign entry into our country?  We can share the myriad jobs available and sing Kumbaya with a Kenyan lilt--that should bring a smile to our Marxist leaders face.  


It is beyond comprehension that we have allowed this president to go this far with our security, much less, the economy.  I anticipate that we will hear a lot of anti-gun talk after this horrible shooting in Aurora, Colorado, and that would be deplorable.  I hope Obama has the courtesy to not make this sick act political. 


We are in a sinking boat and Obama has made a larger hole in it to let out the water; this is how he thinks.

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