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While preparing for a hunt, ammunition is chosen based on the purposes of the hunt. In police work, ammunition is chosen in much the same way. Police officers have several concerns that most hunters don’t<\/i>, including heightened worries about bystander injury and increased capacity.<\/p>\n
Some of the most common handgun ammunition law enforcement chooses:<\/strong><\/p>\n Now let’s take a moment to look at why 9mm is so popular among LE these days.<\/p>\n If you’ve been reading this article up to this point and looking at all the ammunition chosen by police departments, you’re probably asking a simple question: what about the 40-caliber? What about the 45-caliber? The choice to use 9MM comes down to three points: capacity, recoil, and ballistic damage.<\/p>\n Officer Perez provides some insight. Here’s what he has to say about the shift toward 9mm:<\/strong><\/p>\n “With advancements in ballistic technology, departments are moving back to the 9mm. You can carry more ammunition while having the same amount of internal ballistic damage.” – Officer Perez on why many departments choose 9mm over .40 S&W.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Officer Perez explains that with 9MM,<\/span> an officer can carry a few more rounds when compared with the .40 S&W. While these extra rounds may not seem that significant, officers are looking to maximize their firepower while reducing weight.<\/p>\n The 9MM is a familiar round. Even for those who aren’t part of the police force, if someone has had any<\/i> contact or practice with firearms, they have likely used the 9mm. This familiarity helps ease the learning curve for those who are training to become police officers.<\/p>\n 9MM is also an incredibly popular round, so there is little worry about ammunition shortages. Finally, the 9MM typically has less recoil, ensuring that police officers of all physical build and strength can adequately control their sidearm.<\/p>\n However, more than any of these reasons – capacity or ease of use – modern technology is giving 9MM more damage potential.<\/p>\n As Officer Perez explained in the quote earlier, modern ballistics make the 9MM a clear choice. In the past, people mentioned everything from capacity to recoil to ease of use, but there was always one final boulder the 9mm couldn’t climb: it doesn’t have the stopping power of the .40 S&W.<\/p>\n Except, these days, the 9mm can offer very comparable ballistic damage to the .40 S&W, while offering all the aforementioned benefits.<\/p>\n Quality materials and proven performance make Federal Premium Law Enforcement ammo a perfect choice for on-duty officers.<\/p><\/div>\n Officer Perez provided some insight into the reasoning behind PD’s use of rifles, and the specific ammunition they choose to get the job done. On the top of their list is concern about accidentally harming someone.<\/p>\n Probably even more so in police work than in any other situation, police officers need to worry about innocent bystanders. For this reason, officers don’t always reach for the most powerful ammunition they can get their hands on. Rather, they choose what they need to get the job done while causing the least<\/i> unintended damage (overpenetration in buildings, etc).<\/p>\n With that being said, the 223 is probably the most common round chambered in police rifles.<\/p>\n Some of the most common rifle ammunition law enforcement chooses:<\/strong><\/p>\n On patrol, a shotgun loaded with Federal Premium Law Enforcement ammo can end a violent threat quickly.<\/p><\/div>\n Officer Perez states that shotguns have been a tricky topic for police departments, particularly in the last couple of years. While some departments worry about “show of force” tactics and public perception, other police departments have chosen shotguns due to their clear-cut advantages.<\/p>\n Officer Perez states that shotguns are reliable, powerful at close range, and there’s much less worry about over-penetration (as opposed to rifles). Perez states that some departments have moved away from shotguns, but he also believes that many departments may be getting them back in the years to come.<\/p>\n Some of the most common shotgun ammunition law enforcement chooses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Why Police Choose 9MM: Capacity<\/h3>\n
Why Police Choose 9MM: Recoil<\/h3>\n
Why Police Choose 9MM: Sufficient Ballistic Damage<\/h3>\n
Police Ammo: Popular Rifle Options<\/h2>\n
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