Ammunition News & Articles

• Tech advances on display at SHOT Show 2019

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  From improved tech to new tech in familiar clothing, there was plenty that piqued my interest at this year’s SHOT Show

• 9 cool products from SHOT Show range day

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  Attendees get hands-on testing of the latest firearms, ammunition and related accessories at SHOT Show’s Industry Day at the Range

• Realistic force-on-force training: Ultimate Training Munitions ammo

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  UTM makes a wide variety of live-fire simulation training ammunition

• Precision rifle ammo test: 3 best choices

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  Here's the average velocity, standard deviation, extreme spread, and the group size of each ammo at 100 yards

• What's the deal with pistol heel magazine releases?

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  Mike answers the age-old question: What's the point of a magazine release on the heel of a pistol rather than the more usual push button?

• The worst military handgun cartridge of the 20th Century?

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  You’ll be amazed by the most shocking bit of info about this rather weedy little number

• The 'heavy' patrol rifle: Is bigger better?

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  The power and reach of a heavier round provides a capability a few of our officers should have

• How to properly interpret ballistic gel test results

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  There is a lot of misconception out there about ballistic gel

• Why bullet size matters in officer-involved shootings

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  A shootout that killed multiple FBI agents underscores the need for cops to use bullets that will neutralize an adversary as quickly as possible

• The safest place to be in a vehicle ambush attack

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  Have a plan, should you come under attack when in a vehicle

• 9mm vs. .40 caliber: How do the cartridges stack up?

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  Smith & Wesson released the .40 S&W, and the new cartridge has gained traction, but the 9mm remains far more commonly used — here are some key differences

• Chip McCormick's new 1911 Railed Power Mag keeps the ammo flowing

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  This new 1911 magazine offers double the service life of their original Power Mag

• IACP 2016: Shell Shock Technologies challenges ammunition concepts

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  Shell Shock Technologies has developed cheaper, better "brass" ammunition

• Small handguns: Choose your loads carefully

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  Mouse gun calibers lack the oomph to give both expansion and adequate penetration

• Critical Defense vs. Critical Duty: Clearing up confusion over Hornady ammunition

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  These two lines of ammunition are designed to address very different needs

• The Shield Is Not Enough: Respect From the Public

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  I’m sure you’ve noticed it, if you’ve been on the job for any length of time.

• SHOT Show 2016: Checking in with Nexus Ammunition

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  Nexus Ammunition may very well be the home of some of the most consistently accurate rifle ammo on the commercial market

• IMI Systems expands small-caliber ammunition sales

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  The company is expanding its commercial sales to more retailers across the nation

• SHOT Show 2016: Concerned about over-penetration? Try PolyFrang ammo

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  At short range, it is deadly, while completely turning to dust on wallboard or metal

• SHOT Show 2016: Grizzly Cartridge Company introduces .300 Blackout ammo

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  Best known for high performance, hard cast lead bullets and ammo for hunting or defense against big critters, the company is making a line of .300 Blackout subsonic ammo

• Shooting the new Heckler and Koch VP40

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  As expected, the new VP40 was accurate and reliable, as we have come to expect from all HK firearms

• Hexmag makes colored 30-round mag that's custom, utilitarian

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  The interior components are colored on either end with the HexID Color Identification System, so shooters can check for empty chamber

• Testing SIG’s Elite Performance Ammunition in .380 Auto

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  My tests confirm that this particular cartridge belongs in the top ten percent of production .380 cartridges I have tested

• 2 ammo lines unveil new bullets at SHOT Show

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  The ammunition does the real work; it's worthy of equal, or perhaps even greater scrutiny than the handgun itself

• Ultimate gift guide: 15 tactical toys you'll want this season

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  Everything you need to be fully prepared for your favorite outdoor activities in 2015

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