Ammunition News & Articles

$2.3M funding OK’d to buy rifles, shields and ammunition for Houston school officers

The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation

Houston school police chief: Department is not equipped for active shooter response

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Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter

How the FBI Protocol sparked innovation in ammunition

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Federal and Speer have continued to evolve their ammunition to keep pace with the needs of law enforcement

Ammunition shortage affects police as US gun sales soar

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A record number of gun sales means that firearms instructors have had to get thrifty

Mich. PDs scramble to find rounds amid nationwide shortage

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"For 9mm ammo, it used to be $15 for a box of 50 rounds; now it's $42 per box"

The anatomy of a gunshot and why your bullet choices matter

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A bullet nerd breaks down bullet testing and what makes some ammunition more effective than others

New for 2021- 6.5 Creedmoor 130 Gr. Dual Performance™ from Black Hills

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The 6.5 Creedmoor is one of the most popular cartridges of this decade. Accuracy, long range capability, and modest recoil have made it a top choice for long range competitors. Those same attribute...

New for 2021- 300 Blackout 198 Gr. Subsonic Dual Performance™ from Black Hills Ammunition

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The 300 Blackout. Everything that is old is new again. Originally designed by JD Jones of SSK and called the 300 Whisper, this unique cartridge now generally called the 300 Blackout allows one weap...

New for 2021- 300 Blackout 115 Gr. Dual Performance™ from Black Hills

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The 300 Blackout provides users a larger caliber option to 5.56mm in the same platform size. The 300 Blackout has an efficiency advantage compared to the 5.56 when used in shorter barreled firearms...

Ammunition shortages and firearms training

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It is critical police firearms trainers evaluate what can be accomplished on the range with limited ammunition

Ammo review: Federal’s .380 ACP and .38 Special Hydra-Shok Deep

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These new Hydra-Shok Deep loads provide levels of ammunition performance previously restricted to service-size calibers and guns

3 tips for training on a budget

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Here's how to make your rounds count when you have limited ammo

Surviving the COVID-19 quarantine in 14 steps

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It's not safe to hope for the best without preparing for the worst. Stay sharp, in shape and entertained

Is competition shooting a good training tool?

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There are pros and cons to shooting competitively for concealed carry practice

Outfitting a new take-home car

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What are some must-have items for your new patrol vehicle?

A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

Product Review: Daniel Defense Delta 5

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A bolt-action tack driver more than suitable for law enforcement agencies

SHOT Show 2020: New ammunition from Federal and Speer

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These brands have introduced a dazzling array of new products for 2020

How to maintain your carry ammo

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When carrying a gun daily it’s easy to get caught up in what gun is the best, but we sometimes forget to think about our ammunition

SHOT Show 2020 Preview: New gear and gadgets on display

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Get a glimpse of some of the LE products that will debut at the largest event of its kind in the world

How to inspect your duty ammunition

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The process only takes a few minutes, and it’s cheap insurance

Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part III

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There's a clear difference between synthetic and organic gelatin that law enforcement needs to understand

Ballistic gelatin comparisons: Part II

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A variety of bullet weights, velocities, pressure levels, styles and designs were represented in the data, to ensure the broadest comparison of the two test mediums