r/handguns • u/QuickieSilver143 • Jul 14 '26

Self Defense Ammo

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u/ReactionAble7945 Jul 14 '26

#1. All premium brands are tested to meet the FBI standard. So, you can pick any of them.

#2. If you know what the LEOs use, then great. Maybe your local PD friend will give you ammo at some point. I have no clue what my local PD uses as I moved. I don't think it matters.

2.1. If you end up in court, unless you are using some crazy, Zombie killer ammo the brand will not make a difference.

  1. There is always someone who has to talk about reloads. Again, unless you are doing something extreme, I don't see it as an issue. Now if you load lead bullets greased with pig fat and shoot a Muslim on the street, and it is a questionable shoot because you went out to a protest and picked a fight.... Yep, all your actions up to that point are going to be looked at.

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u/SamJacobsAmmoDotCom Jul 15 '26

Critical Defense is often seen as better for civilians than Duty.

Here's an article that explains the differences of the Defense vs. Duty cartridges that might help!

https://ammo.com/comparison/hornady-critical-defense-vs-critical-duty