Ammo

[Campy]

Are there any restrictions on type of ammo while CC, such as hollow points?

[ungawa]

Are there any restrictions on type of ammo while CC, such as hollow points?

Yes in NJ, no in America.

[jaseman]

Are there any restrictions on type of ammo while CC, such as hollow points?

Depends. Will your carry piece feed hollow points? If yes, then no.

Edit:

Didn't originally see that the OP was in NJ.... Follow your state laws.

[RebelRaider5]

Are there any restrictions on type of ammo while CC, such as hollow points?

Depends:

In the People's Republic of New Jerksey - Yes

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania- NO

[Glockman]

The NJ State police have approved three types of expanding ammo for concealed carry. Federal Guard dog. Hornady critical defense. And the one I think is the best Corbon powrball.
All of these will expand on impact but do not have the "evil" hollowpoint.
Probably also good choices for home defense so there will be fewer legal issues.

[Campy]

Thanks for the info, I use Hornady Critical Duty ammo 175 grain flex lock

[jthrelf]

The NJ State police have approved three types of expanding ammo for concealed carry. Federal Guard dog. Hornady critical defense. And the one I think is the best Corbon powrball.
All of these will expand on impact but do not have the "evil" hollowpoint.
Probably also good choices for home defense so there will be fewer legal issues.

Not doubting you at all, but do you have any sort of proof of this approval? A letter or statement perhaps?

[PA CERTIFIED AGENT]

So much has been said (and assumed) on this board and others that I felt compelled to register for a membership and post about hollow point/dum dum restrictions in NJ. Hopefully this will answer questions you may have. The source is New Jersey State Police Ballistics Unit, any questions, give a call:
(609) 584-5051 ext 5815

-It is legal to own and store hollow point ammunition in your home
-It is legal to purchase hollow point ammunition in a store
-It is legal to transport hollow point ammunition to range for sporting use (and for that matter in most hunting situations)
-It is legal to purchase, own and use Corbon Powerball, Hornady Critical Defense and Federal EFMJ (including Federal LE EFMJ +P loads) at range and in personal defense situations in home pursuant to NJ state law on use of force in home defense situation
-NJSP ballistics unit does not consider the rounds mentioned above as hollow point or dum dum bullets and will testify as such if required

-It *may* be illegal to *use* hollow point bullets in a home defense situation, however, this is a gray area. NJSP will not make an arrest higher than 4th degree in this circumstance and if not associated with another unlawful act will likely not make an arrest at all. However, should criminal or civil charges be pursued by gunshot victim at later date, you may be liable and charged with use.

Recommendation for home defense rounds are the 3 bullets aforementioned. Furthermore, for what it is worth, ballistics expansion tests (for size and consistency each time), penetration results (to FBI guidelines at least 12") and feed reliability suggest the Federal EFMJ 124 +P (for 9mm) be the round of choice. The Corbon Powerball often is seen breaking up and separating and the Critical Defense round is simply too light (along with Federal EFMJ 105-115gr)

[HUHwhat]

campy, do you have a NJ CCW?

[hotdog]

campy, do you have a NJ CCW?

My guess is no as NJ doesnt issue them with very rare exceptions.

He's probably asking about carrying while outside of NJ.