Chinese SWAT gear catching up to developed nations   

中国特警装备直追欧美 一身装备价值超30万

中国各省市近来纷纷加强反恐防范，包括持枪特警值勤驻守。有媒体分析，特警随身佩带的狙击步枪、强光手电、收缩警棍、催泪喷射器等“十大件”，装备总重量不少于15公斤，相信少点体力都不能支撑太久。据悉，近年特警的装备水平提升，直追欧美。 [查看全文]

(ECNS) – Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams in China have been upgrading their equipment in recent years as a precaution against potential terrorist attacks, the Guangxi-based Modern Life Daily reported.

Generally, a SWAT officer is equipped with about 10 basic pieces of gear worth at least 300,000 yuan ($48,000).

The items include a gun, tear gas spray, a knife, an expandable baton, a bulletproof vest, cut-resistant gloves, a tactical LED flashlight, a first-aid packet, handcuffs, and a tactical radio.

In addition, cruisers, crash helmets, goggles, riot shields and pressure-relief vents are also provided when officers are on duty.

SWAT teams are committed to dealing with dangerous incidences, such as hostage situations, terrorist acts, and high risk warrants.

According to military enthusiasts, a SWAT officer is equipped with a Type 95 automatic rifle and a Type 92 gun for backup, while snipers use Type 85 or 88 rifles.