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Another point to consider - even if you have a "good shoot" and have no criminal liability - if the perp doesn't die then you can expect to be a defendant in a civil suit for the perp's medical bills/pain & suffering, and you (or your counsel) will have the task of explaining to a jury of your peers why hollowpoints aren't evil instruments of maiming, purposefully chosen by you to inflict the most heinous suffering upon some mama's innocent baby.

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Another point to consider - even if you have a "good shoot" and have no criminal liability - if the perp doesn't die then you can expect to be a defendant in a civil suit for the perp's medical bills/pain & suffering, and you (or your counsel) will have the task of explaining to a jury of your peers why hollowpoints aren't evil instruments of maiming, purposefully chosen by you to inflict the most heinous suffering upon some mama's innocent baby.
That is a good point to consider. Although I'm confident that I could convince a jury that the plaintiff was more than 50% at fault, it certainly wouldn't be fun. That is one area where I think NJ needs serious reform.

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That is why I stick to FMJ or regular flat or round nosed lead for revolvers.

 

"Would you please tell the Jury what the Defendant was using?"

"He was using 9mm Full Metal Jacket 124 grain Winchester NATO."

"And can you tell me who primarily uses that ammunition."

"Well, the US Army for starters."

"So you are saying the defendant put war caliber ammunition in his pistol?"

 

... Like I said I'd rather have something on the box that says "Guardian Home Defense." Not criticizing, they can twist anything.

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Lets face it we are in NJ, the law mind as well say curl up in the fetal position urinate your jammies and wait for the police come to draw a chalk outline around you.

 

The law says nothing of the sort. The law says you may use deadly force if it is required.

 

I hope everyone worries as much about their cholesterol and blood pressure as they do about what type of bullet to use to shoot a threatening intruder in your house.

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Another point to consider - even if you have a "good shoot" and have no criminal liability - if the perp doesn't die then you can expect to be a defendant in a civil suit for the perp's medical bills/pain & suffering, and you (or your counsel) will have the task of explaining to a jury of your peers why hollowpoints aren't evil instruments of maiming, purposefully chosen by you to inflict the most heinous suffering upon some mama's innocent baby.

Then you certainly need to make sure you land enough rounds to get past that issue. Practice, practice, practice.

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The other point that I wanted to make is just because there is no hollow point (like power ball self defense ammo for instance) doesn't make it fully legal to possess in nj outside your home like fmj ammo. If the ammo is designed to expand it will likely be considered to be dum dum rounds and a box of 20 in your car is 20 felony counts if you are not enroute to the range. Watch out there. Dont get pulled over with it. For that reason alone I dont touch it. Not saying you shouldn't, just saying what I decided after thinking it through.

 

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"Would you please tell the Jury what the Defendant was using?"

"He was using 9mm Full Metal Jacket 124 grain Winchester NATO."

"And can you tell me who primarily uses that ammunition."

"Well, the US Army for starters."

"So you are saying the defendant put war caliber ammunition in his pistol?"

 

... Like I said I'd rather have something on the box that says "Guardian Home Defense." Not criticizing, they can twist anything.

 

You are right! Although the response is FMJ is Geneva Convention compliant. Lefties love the Geneva Convention...

 

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The law says nothing of the sort. The law says you may use deadly force if it is required. I hope everyone worries as much about their cholesterol and blood pressure as they do about what type of bullet to use to shoot a threatening intruder in your house.
Where does it say that? I was attacked in front of a building one day, long story short he was incapacitated quickly . I was detained and told I could go because the assailant CHOSE not to press charges.There where at least 8 strangers who saw what happened and supported my story. The officer told me although he would have done the same thing It could be illegal to defend myself. To me that tells me to roll over like a dog thanks to my state laws.

I agree though no need to play it safe with ammo if your life is in imminent danger.

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The other point that I wanted to make is just because there is no hollow point (like power ball self defense ammo for instance) doesn't make it fully legal to possess in nj outside your home like fmj ammo. If the ammo is designed to expand it will likely be considered to be dum dum rounds and a box of 20 in your car is 20 felony counts if you are not enroute to the range. Watch out there. Dont get pulled over with it. For that reason alone I dont touch it. Not saying you shouldn't, just saying what I decided after thinking it through.

 

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There is a letter from NJSP that defines what is and isn't hollow point ammo. The law says hollow point, not expanding.

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.Where does it say that? I was attacked in front of a building one day, long story short he was incapacitated quickly . I was detained and told I could go because the assailant CHOSE not to press charges.There where at least 8 strangers who saw what happened and supported my story. The officer told me although he would have done the same thing It could be illegal to defend myself. To me that tells me to roll over like a dog thanks to my state laws.

I agree though no need to play it safe with ammo if your life is in imminent danger.

 

It seems that if there is a fight that the victor is always assumed to the aggressor/criminal.

 

2C:3-4. Use of Force in Self-Protection. a. Use of force justifiable for protection of the person. Subject to the provisions of this section and of section 2C:3-9, the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable when the actor reasonably believes that such force is immediately necessary for the purpose of protecting himself against the use of unlawful force by such other person on the present occasion.

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Howard, you spoke with Joe as a retired Ft Lee detective.

 

I just spoke with Joe and I think you misunderstood what he was saying...

 

He stated that as a LEO he has, with the local DA, on cases where criminals, such as drug dealers, murderers etc, where hollow point bullets were used or in their posession they were charged as such with a tack on charge

 

In his OPINION he does not think it is worthwhile to roll the dice with a standard hollow point round in NJ given the way the state looks at guns and ammo and when there are other options available.

 

* YOU * must make up your OWN mind as to what you will do and remember an opinion is like a nose everyone has one.

 

* YOU * must make your own decision what to do based on LEGAL counsel and not what is said in a gun shop, on this forum OR by your bartender.... :)

I did my own research before I purchased my home defense ammo. I spent over $700 on it and I now I am afraid to even load my gun with it. I thought this was the appropriate venue to ask such a question. I am a new gun owner and I am just trying to navigate NJ gun laws responsibly. No offense to Joe but I thought he was incorrect. I did understand I asked to purchase hollow points for my 357 magnum and he said "Do not shoot anyone in NJ with Hollow Points even in home defense" and he sold me different ammo instead. Either way it seems open to discussion and I see no reflection on Joe what so ever. Hes a solid guy and I like his shop and service.

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Say you use hollow point because there is less wall penetration and less chance of injury to bystanders.

 

The fact that they will rip the gizzard out of a scumbag is just a beneficial side effect.

 

I do live in a townhouse so you are exactly right!

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There is a letter from NJSP that defines what is and isn't hollow point ammo. The law says hollow point, not expanding.

 

That is not entirely correct. The law says "hollow nose or dum-dum bullet." NJ Supreme Court has ruled that dum-dum is plain in meaning.

 

Merriam-Webster

: a bullet (as one with a hollow point) that expands more than usual upon hitting an object

 

The Dum Dum aresenal, for which the bullets were named, made both hollow point and soft point bullets designed to expand.

 

It seems that if there is a fight that the victor is always assumed to the aggressor/criminal.

 

2C:3-4. Use of Force in Self-Protection. a. Use of force justifiable for protection of the person. Subject to the provisions of this section and of section 2C:3-9, the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable when the actor reasonably believes that such force is immediately necessary for the purpose of protecting himself against the use of unlawful force by such other person on the present occasion.

 

When dealing with home defense, 2C:39-4c is the appropriate section to cite, and it has quite a different meaning.

 

c. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:3-5, N.J.S.2C:3-9, or this section, the use of force or deadly force upon or toward an intruder who is unlawfully in a dwelling is justifiable when the actor reasonably believes that the force is immediately necessary for the purpose of protecting himself or other persons in the dwelling against the use of unlawful force by the intruder on the present occasion.

 

(2)A reasonable belief exists when the actor, to protect himself or a third person, was in his own dwelling at the time of the offense or was privileged to be thereon and the encounter between the actor and intruder was sudden and unexpected, compelling the actor to act instantly and:

 

(a)The actor reasonably believed that the intruder would inflict personal injury upon the actor or others in the dwelling; or

 

(b)The actor demanded that the intruder disarm, surrender or withdraw, and the intruder refused to do so.

 

(3)An actor employing protective force may estimate the necessity of using force when the force is used, without retreating, surrendering possession, withdrawing or doing any other act which he has no legal duty to do or abstaining from any lawful action.

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You are right! Although the response is FMJ is Geneva Convention compliant. Lefties love the Geneva Convention...

 

Just to be technically correct, it was not the Geneva Convention that prohibited the use of expanding ammunition in warfare, it was the Hague Convention in 1899.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

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Say you use hollow point because there is less wall penetration and less chance of injury to bystanders. The fact that they will rip the gizzard out of a scumbag is just a beneficial side effect.

That is why I call them "Safety rounds," they don't overpenetrate and pose less risk of collateral damage.

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That is why I call them "Safety rounds," they don't overpenetrate and pose less risk of collateral damage.

I thought they were nuclear, baby-homing, assault bullets?

 

Based on this thread I'm going to look to migrate to some flavor of HD round.. I'm using FMJ now.

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I look at it this way, there is no such thing as a "nice bullet". If you are really left with no other choice and need to put a hole in someone you want to make sure you don't unintentionally put a hole in someone else. That is unless you work for the LAPD, in that case all bets are off. Think of a hollow point as an emergency brake that stops the bullet in its intended target and keeps it from potentially injuring others unintentionally.

 

Liberal logic 101: Assault weapons are evil because they are similar to weapons used for war. Hollow point bullets are evil because they are banned from being used in war. Makes complete sense to me.

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The other point that I wanted to make is just because there is no hollow point (like power ball self defense ammo for instance) doesn't make it fully legal to possess in nj outside your home like fmj ammo. If the ammo is designed to expand it will likely be considered to be dum dum rounds and a box of 20 in your car is 20 felony counts if you are not enroute to the range. Watch out there. Dont get pulled over with it. For that reason alone I dont touch it. Not saying you shouldn't, just saying what I decided after thinking it through.

 

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Read the statute and don't say stupid things. You are allowed to use them at home and at the range. If you are transporting them properly and enroute to the range it is not illegal

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Read the statute and don't say stupid things. You are allowed to use them at home and at the range. If you are transporting them properly and enroute to the range it is not illegal

 

Excuse me, but what I said (which you actually bolded in red) is if you are NOT enroute to the range, you are in trouble.

 

People here seem to think that if it doesn't have a hollow point on it, it's ok, you can keep it in your trunk, not have to worry about exemptions. That's incorrect. The law says "dum dum" which means if it is designed to expand, it is a felony if you are not in an exemption. I don't know if cops realize this, but it is right in the statute.

 

Which means if you keep an unloaded pistol caliber rifle in your trunk (which is legal if you have a FPID) like a HiPoint Carbine, or a Kel Tec Sub 2000, or a Beretta CX4, and you think you are legal by having a box of Powr Ball ammo, or Federal Expanding Full Metal Jacket ammo in the trunk in case you need to load it to defend yourself, you are unknowingly committing a felony by possessing "dum dum" bullets outside of an exemption. I don't think people realize that here at all, they just look to see if it is hollow point.

 

You gotta read the statute.

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not to rehash some old stuff put it's germane to this discussion:

 

Attached is the letter to the NJSP FIU that explains the findings of the AFTE with regard to hollowpoints. I would expect with the Aiken ruling (providing it sets precedence) the finding in this letter to the head of the NJSP FIU is now moot.

 

http://njgunforums.c...&attach_id=3320

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

From the Aitken appeal:

 

In Mortimer, supra, 135 N.J. at 532, the Supreme Court analyzed the challenged statute In by referencing Ninth Webster’s New New N.J.S.A.Collegiate Dictionary.Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary 388 (1985), “dum-dum” is defined as “a bullet (as one with a hollow point) that expands more than usual upon hitting an object.” or “a Webster’s defines “hollow” as “an unfilled space” or low part of a surface,” and “nose,” in depressed relevant part, as “the forward end or projection of something.” Id. at 576, 807. We are satisfied that the statutory language at issue is not unconstitutionally vague and cannot be interpreted to include a bullet that has been dented after it has been dropped,37A-0467-10T4as Brian argues.The language is sufficient to notify “a person of ordinary intelligence . . . what conduct is prohibited so that he or she may act in conformity with the law.”

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