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Federal launched several new self-defense loads in multiple calibers and platforms.

Federal Launches a Ton of New Self-Defense Loads

Chambered in the flat-shooting 5.7x28mm round, this is the first to be built specifically for defense.

Speer Adds Defensive Gold Dot Loads for Carry Guns, Rifles, 5.7x28mm

With slightly less recoil than the .44 Magnum, the .41 becomes a solid field gun.

Combat Handguns January/February 2020

.41 Magnum: Was the Forgotten Caliber a Misfit or a Major Hit?

Streak Ammunition provides a laser-like trace of the bullet's path.

WATCH: Train and Track Round Flight With Ammo Inc Streak Ammunition

Federal Syntech Bulk Buckets offer 250-500 rounds of ammo.

Federal Syntech Bulk Buckets Give You a Whopping 250-500 Rounds

Burn rates are formulated to get the most out of carbine-length barrels.

Federal Syntech PCC: New 9mm Load Designed Specifically for Carbines

Combat Handguns November/December 2019

44 Special: Why the Classic Cartridge Ain’t Dead Yet

Since the days of Elmer Keith and Charlie Askins, the 44 Special has shined as a download to its magnum counterpart or standalone for self-defense.

Could Federal Shorty Shotshells user in new shotgun designs?

Could Federal’s Shorty Shotshell Usher in a New Defensive Shotgun?

With SAAMI's standardization, Federal's Shorty Shotshell is available to the industry, and it might just spark new development in shotgun design.

Testing various 12 gauge buckshot loads on the range.

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Choosing the Right 12 Gauge Buckshot for Your Home-Defense Shotgun

In terms of performance, few defensive loads pack the power of 12 gauge buckshot, so we tested four popular commercial offerings on the range.

12-gauge Federal Shorty Shotshells measure just 1 3/4 inches

Federal Shorty Shotshells Bring 12-Gauge Power to Small Package

Promising similar patterns, energy and accuracy as full-size loads, Federal Shorty Shotshells pack lots of firepower into a compact platform.

Shooting handloaded .45 ACP Ammo through a 1911 is very nice

Combat Handguns September/October 2019

Cut Costs, Recoil by Loading Your Own .45 ACP Ammo

Take a break from the big, bruising full-house loads and create affordable, lighter-recoiling .45 ACP ammo for your training or recreational shooting.

Combat Handguns May/June 2019

How to Handload Your Own 38 Super Ammo for Solid Accuracy

Handloading 38 Super ammo isn't hard, and it provides an accurate pistol with more power than the 9mm and less bite than the .45 ACP.

Federal Releases Hydra-Shok Component Bullets for Handloaders

After 30 years of only being available in loaded rounds, Hydra-Shok component bullets are now available to handloaders in popular self-defense calibers.

Federal Syntech Defense ammo, Federal Syntech Defense gel test

WATCH: Federal Syntech Defense Ammo Penetrates 18 Inches in Gel Test

The hype around the all-new Federal Syntech Defense ammo has been serious, so we put it to the test against bare ballistics gel and heavy clothing.

Speer Gold Dot G2 Self-Defense Ammunition Now Available to Civilians

When Speer Gold Dot G2 ammunition came out, it was only available to law enforcement, but now the company has put it out on the civilian market.

Federal Changes Defensive Ammo With the New Syntech Defense

Federal Premium has again expanded its Syntech ammunition line, now creating Syntech Defense loads that create four wound channels upon impact.

Combat Handguns September/October 2018

How to Roll Your Own Magnum Handloads and Boost Your Performance

There is just something about shooting big-bore handguns, and the best way to boost power and performance is with magnum handloads.

GECO Personal Defense Ammunition Provides Subcompact 9mm Options

With its two new lines, GECO Personal Defense ammunition provides new options specifically designed for subcompacts, as well as other length barrels.

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Federal Launches a Ton of New Self-Defense Loads

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.41 Magnum: Was the Forgotten Caliber a Misfit or a Major Hit?

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Federal Syntech Bulk Buckets Give You a Whopping 250-500 Rounds

Federal Syntech PCC: New 9mm Load Designed Specifically for Carbines

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