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2026-04-23 -Land of the Free

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Posted by Besoeker 2026-04-23 07:48|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1800 views ] Top

1 Is it the gun or is it the load?

Effects of a fragmenting handgun bullet: Considerations for trauma care providers

Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-23 09:19|| 2026-04-23 09:19|| Front Page Top

2 @1 The counter argument is that a FMJ projectile will not stop an attacker unless the central nervous system (brain/spine) is hit or some other critical organ is hit (heart). Additionally FMJ bullets tend to go through there targets causing more blood loss and endangering bystanders.

Hollow points have been around for decades, I'm curious what specific brand was in question.

Posted by Chantry 2026-04-23 09:49|| 2026-04-23 09:49|| Front Page Top

3 This appears to be the bullet in question. It was invented in 2014. I don't recall ever seeing it in a store. For those that choose to carry, it is considered a good idea to use the same round as the police or Federal law enforcement.

Posted by Chantry 2026-04-23 09:58|| 2026-04-23 09:58|| Front Page Top

4 https://www.swatmag.com/article/hype-or-hope-g2-research-rip-round/

Posted by Chantry 2026-04-23 09:58|| 2026-04-23 09:58|| Front Page Top

5 Fragmenting bullets are a stupid idea. Someone dying on the operating table hours after a defense shooting while the surgeons search for fragments is not going to help the shooter in the eyes of any prosecuting attorney.
FMJs have the advantage as they are probably the only round that is recognized under international law as not unnecessarily causing additional wounding. You could use that fact in your defense.
The newer philips head screw driver tip projectiles have the advantage that they tend not to over penetrate and as non-expanding they are probably legal in all 50 states.
Hollow points are illegal in some states and have expansion issues sometimes and preform poorly with some barriers.

Posted by BlackLungUltimate04 2026-04-23 17:57|| 2026-04-23 17:57|| Front Page Top

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