Army boss takes aim at bureaucracy over sidearms

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Re: Army boss takes aim at bureaucracy over sidearms

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Supporters of Milley’s plan point out that they could easily get permission to stock up on hollow points instead of the default civilian round.
I think they have this bit a little backward. And displaying ignorance.

I don't know of any civilians, LE or private citizen, using FMJ for serious social purposes outside jurisdictions that ban their citizens from using effective ammo (NJ IIRC?)

And while I know there have been "findings" that allow the use of HPs for police functions and for accuracy under international treaties, I believe the default military bullet profile is still FMJ.
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You just gotta love this comment over at HotAir: ;)
"You're so wonderfully naive. How are all those donors make their 10,000% on their donations if you allow uncontested purchases 'just because millions use them successfully every day'? Not even talking about all the former procurement officers that need jobs after retirement at age 45. You're chipping away at the very base of the military-industrial complex....... that's Un-American...."
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The only firearm where I use FMJ is in my .32ACP. I think it might penetrate further than the JHP when hitting center of mass/sternum or other thick bone structures. It's also the only thing available locally should I be in a "need it now" situation.
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