A wide range of rounds is available to meet the varying needs of law enforcement. Here's a look at what's currently out there for purchase.
Cor-Bon DPX Handgun Ammunition
Cor-Bon DPX is a solid 100% copper hollow-point bullet that features a polymer nickel coated case with Ducta-Bright 7a. The nose is reshaped for quicker expansion and to provide deeper penetration. It improves low-light chamber checks and will ease extraction from a dirty chamber. Improvements to the DPX bullets include six cuts all the way through the ogive, meaning longer and sharper petals. These allow the copper bullet to fully expand, doubling the bullet's diameter. According to Cor-Bon, DPX maintains 100% of its weight after going through heavy barriers. DPX is certified lead-free, and can be used in California. www.corbon.com
Federal Premium HST Practice & Defend Combo Packs
Federal Premium has joined personal defense ammunition and ballistically matched training loads in one package with its Practice & Defend Combo Packs. The company has combined HST loads for personal defense with American Eagle training rounds, which help to provide consistent accuracy, according to Federal Premium. The Combo Packs are available in 380 Auto, 9mm Luger, 40 S&W, and 45 Auto. The HST Practice & Defend Combo Packs offer 100 rounds of target ammunition and 20 rounds of HST Personal Defense. www.federalpremium.com
Hornady TAP SBR
Specifically designed for short-barreled rifles, Hornady's new 5.56 NATO 75-grain TAP SBR bullet meets FBI protocol and is infused with technology from Critical Duty FlexLock pistol bullets. The TAP SBR utilizes a propellant developed specifically for optimal performance in barrels size 10.5 inches 11.5 inches, and is effective in both suppressed and unsuppressed rifles. Sound signature tests have shown reductions of 6 to 7 decibels compared to other loads, according to the company. In addition, the efficiency of the propellant results in a 15% to 20% temperature reduction, delivering a progressive burn rate. https://www.hornadyle.com/
Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense Rounds
Liberty's Civil defense ammunition features lower weight with twice the velocity and reduced recoil, according to the company. The Civil Defense Round's design increases energy transferred into the target while greatly reducing any over-penetration concerns. The product has received a 5-star rating from the NTOA. Liberty Ammunition supplies tactical ammunition to the U.S. military, American allies, and law enforcement. Liberty Ammunition currently offers 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 380 Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 10mm Auto, 45 Long Colt, and .223 Rem in its Civil Defense line. www.libertyammunition.com
National Police Ammunition HELO SPEAR Ammo
National Police Ammunition's new H.E.L.O (High-Expansion-Law Enforcement-Round) with patent pending S.P.E.A.R (Sintered Penetrating Expansion Assisting Rod) is a solid copper hollow point that bridges the gap between a barrier blind cartridge and a controlled expansion round. The HELO SPEAR uses a fluted sintered metal ballistic insert that passes barriers such as auto glass, drywall, plywood, and others while retaining 98% of its weight. According to the company, HELO SPEAR will only penetrate to its programmed depth, retaining 99% weight and expanding to twice its original diameter. The HELO with SPEAR ballistic insert will only be available to law enforcement in all major calibers for rifle and pistol. www.npee.org
Rio Ammunition Royal Buckshot
The Rio Royal Buckshot cartridges are designed to provide a high velocity over long distances. The cartridges are loaded with true round-ball lead pellets for high stopping power and accurate flight consistency, according to the company. Rio Law Enforcement Ammunition offers a wide range of buckshot cartridges in 12-gauge standard and low recoil, as well as 20-gauge. www.rioammo.com
RUAG Ammotec .223 Rem. SWISS P Final SR 3.4 g / 52 gr
RUAG Ammotec's .223 Rem. SWISS P Final SR was specifically developed for short distance operations in urban environments. The disintegrating hollow point bullet deposits its full energy directly after penetration providing excellent stopping power on soft targets, according to RUAG. This waterproof round was designed exclusively for use in short-barreled carbines and can breach body armor Level NIJ IIIA. https://www.ruagswissp.com/
SIG Sauer Match Grade Elite Performance Ammunition
SIG Sauer's Match Grade Elite Performance Ammunition line has added the 223 Rem and 308 Win loads. The .223 Rem Open Tip Match round features a 77-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2,750 fps and muzzle energy of 1,293 ft-lb. The .308 Win load uses a 168-grain Sierra MatchKing bullet with muzzle velocity of 2,700 fps and muzzle energy of 2,719 ft-lbs. The temperature-stable propellants in these cartridges ensure minimum velocity variations. All SIG Sauer rifle ammunition is precision loaded and electromechanically monitored. The shell case metallurgy in the SIG Match Grade OTM cartridges yields consistent bullet retention round to round, according to the company. www.sigammo.com
Speer LE Gold Dot G2
New Gold Dot G2 from Speer LE is now being delivered to law enforcement dealers. The Gold Dot G2 features exclusive Gold Dot construction and a structural-plated, pressure-formed core. Instead of a large cavity in the nose, Gold Dot G2 has a shallow dish filled with a high-performance elastomer. On impact, the material is forced into specially designed fissures to start the expansion process, as opposed to conventional bullet designs, which need target media to enter the hollow point and create expansion forces. The result is uniform expansion and more consistent penetration across barrier types, gun platforms, and barrel lengths. www.speer-ammo.com
UTM UTX Marker Rounds
The new 9mm UTX Marker Round utilizes UTM's Non-Lethal Training Ammunition technology. 9mm UTX Marker Rounds can be used with the appropriate existing conversion. UTX uses patented driving bands and a dual primer system, ensuring malfunction-free training, according to the company. The UTX also promises no plastic shavings or inaccuracies caused through smooth bore effect as well as controlled and consistent velocity. According to UTM, the driving bands and dual primer system help to improve the effectiveness of force-on-force, force-on-target, and tactical training. UTM's inertia technology (as opposed to bursting) allows glancing shots to mark, providing more consistent and reliable hit identification during force-on-force exercises. https://www.utmworldwide.com/utx/
Winchester Super Clean Ammunition
Winchester is offering two airborne lead-free and downrange lead-free pistol target and training products as part of its Super Clean line. Both loads feature zinc core full metal jacket (ZFMJ) bullets with lead-free primers, which can be used for both indoor and outdoor ranges. These two new Super Clean products—a 9mm Luger 90-grain ZFMJ load with a muzzle velocity of 1,325 fps and a .40 S&W 120-grain ZFMJ that flies at 1,250 fps—are offered at affordable price points, which will allow for more high-volume training, according to Winchester. https://winchester.com/