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U.S. Military Makes Monumental Shift To Hollowpoint Pistol Ammunition
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In a significant doctrinal shift, the U.S. military is relegating full metal jacketed (FMJ) pistol bullets to a training role, and will be adopting modern hollowpoint designs similar to those used by most domestic law enforcement agencies and citizens who carry handguns for self-defense.
The stunning announcement was made at the U.S Army’s Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey yesterday during the military’s two-day “industry day” for the Modular Handgun System (MHS), which will conclude today.
SUBMITTER'S COMMENT: It's ironic that the announcement was made in a state which prohibits the possession of hollowpoint ammunition outside the home. |
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As a former soldier, Artillery, US Army, I don't think this change is well thought out.
It will open the door for our enemies to use hollow point rounds against our soldiers, resulting in more deaths instead of survivable wounds.
Furthermore, a wounded enemy is better than a dead enemy because it ties up more manpower than a dead soldier. Stretcher bearers, corpsmen, doctors, and other resources. |
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