Why no fmj at range

Defense Ammunition Needing ammo for an active defense situation is a much rarer occurrence, and this type of ammunition tends to be more expensive. Most defense ammunition is JHP, jacketed hollow point. Once the bullet reaches its target, it is designed to expand and cause more damage to the target while also slowing the movement of the bullet. Out here in the west where real men shoot, nobody cares.

Quoted: I'd bet it is the lead. Some ranges forbid steel core but FMJ? I've seen that rule before. I think it is because at one time quite a bit of FMJ steel core surplus was being imported and sold.

If they didn't allow FMJ then they wouldn't have the steel core bullets damaging their bullet traps. Wasn't a lot of the older Norinco 7. Quoted: I've seen that rule before. Did you call and nicely ask them why? Does the range have metal traps or dirt berms? Shooting paper or steel targets? Hell you can shoot fmj 5. I know as far as shooting steel targets The JHP on the other hand will open up on impact instead of tearing clean through. On a range where you are shooting paper, I have no idea why they won't let you shoot FMJ.

It is my humble opinion that it stems from pure ignorance. There is a fancy pants shooting indoor range in my town that doesn't allow ss but claimed at one point you can shoot 50bmg there. They changed that rule presumably after someone taught them the hard way. This same range always made me shoot on an inside lane because i was 18 at the time so i didnt shoot up the wall with my pss, my postage stamp groups made em realize they were dumping on me for no reason.

Just dont shoot there. Again I say Every range I have been to in Oregon allows any type of ammo you want. Could be the FMJ might penetrate the thin steel plates??? Quoted: Did you call and nicely ask them why? Quoted: Insurance? If they are using dirt berms about the only reasons I can think of are 1 They're assholes. Tell me about it. There are several ranges within 45 minutes of me.

However to go shooting I drive nearly TWO hours to a range that allows FMJ, rapid firing, and anything pretty much as long as you are safe about it, and keep your rounds going into the berm. I can practice drills and whanot. The other ranges dont allow FMJ, more than 1 shot ever seconds, and are much more expensive. A lot of this has to do with the "standardized" set of range rules the NRA came out with years ago. Same thing with human like targets not allowed at many ranges.

I was told by the range master in Ft. Fucking insurance co's fuck up everything. Search forums. Log in. Install the app. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

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Banning FMJ at a rifle range?!? Texas Matador Operator Founding Member. I've been interested in expanding my range with my M1A. As such, I've been looking around for a new rifle range supporting out to at least yards stretch goal.

Obviously, this means an outdoor range. I was pleased to discover many possibilities in my area until I learned that many of them banned FMJ. I hope this helps. And, as always, if we can ever any any questions, give me a call. Now, Let's Take It Outside. Hollow Point Rounds Feb.

What is Full Metal Jacket? What is a hollow point round? The Takeaway: Hollow point bullets are a more expensive round and best used for self defense situations, and loaded in your Every Day Carry EDC defense weapon.