Hornady Critical Defence Ammunition was purpose built for defensive use and is designed to deliver reliable and controlled expansion regardless of the target every time. Critical Defence Ammunition is loaded with Hornady's FTX bullet which has a soft polymer insert that delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. Each round is loaded into a nickel plated brass case for increased visibility in low-light situations and premium low flash propellants that deliver proven performance, even in very short-barreled firearms that will not disrupt night vision.

This ammunition was designed by Hornady to expand every single time. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases

Critical Defence Ammunition is:

• Loaded with  bullets that deliver superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities
• Loaded with clean burning and efficient propellants that reduce recoil in lightweight handguns, and perform consistently at all temperatures
• Exhibits minimal muzzle flash protect night vision
• Feeds reliably
• Silver nickel plating prevents corrosion and is easily visible in low light situations
• Bullets are custom designed for individual loads
• Effective, consistent, reliable self-defence ammunition

Ballistic information for this ammunition can be found here