Hornady Critical Defense Ammo Line for Personal Protection

The Hornady Critical Defense line of ammunition is designed to perform in full-sized handguns for personal protection. With a long list of FBI-tested features, it’s the ultimate bullet to keep you safe.

Hornady Critical Defense Product Features

Barrier Blind Performance.

FLEXLOCK BULLET

Incorporates two revolutionary Hornady® features: the no-clog, patented Flex Tip® design and the heavy duty jacket-to-core InterLock® band.

INTERLOCK BAND

Works to keep the bullet and core from separating for maximum weight retention and proven terminal performance through all FBI test barriers.

CORE

Made of high-antimony lead making it extremely tough, delivering controlled expansion for unparalleled terminal performance consistency through all FBI test barriers. It’s also more economical than similar bonded bullets.

NICKEL-PLATED CRIMPED CASES

Nickel plating resists corrosion and greatly enhances low-light chamber checks. The cannelured bullet with crimped case ensures no bullet setback during feeding.

Hornady Critical Defense