Selecting premium defensive ammunition for self-defense or law enforcement use is crucial. Ammunition lines like Federal’s Hydra-Shok and HST, Speer’s Gold Dot and Gold Dot G2, and Hornady’s Critical Defense and Critical Duty are among the most trusted names in personal protection. This guide thoroughly examines their historical background, technical characteristics, field performance, and intended applications.

Gold Dot’s success stems from consistent performance across a wide range of velocities and barriers, making it a top choice for everyone.

Federal Premium’s partnership with Barnes Bullets introduced hunters to copper-alloy TSX projectiles backed by Federal’s top-tier manufactur

Unlike many other hunting loads, Fusion’s electrochemical bonding process sets it apart. Learn more about the product line with this guide.