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Homeland Security agents use three types of handguns, each one loved by those who carry it and criticized by those who don't.
| Duty Pistol | Who uses it |
Speed of shot (Feet per second from muzzle) |
Human Tissue Penetration from 15 feet* (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 mm | Veteran Customs agents (ICE), Customs inspectors (CBP), U.S. Coast Guard | 1113.67 | 12.83 |
| .40-caliber S&W | Veteran INS agents (ICE), Customs inspectors (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol | 1163.2 | 9.886 |
| .357-caliber Sig | Federal air marshals (ICE), U.S. Secret Service, Federal Protective Service (ICE) | 1298 | 14.7 |
*Penetration reflects shot fired into 10% Gelatin Solution
Source: Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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