Report: Purchase of Armor-Piercing 9mm Ammunition This report outlines the legal definitions and restrictions regarding armor-piercing (AP) 9mm ammunition. Under federal law, the manufacture, importation, and sale of true AP handgun ammunition is generally prohibited for civilians, with violations carrying significant penalties. 1. Legal Definition of Armor-Piercing Ammunition
: Projectiles made entirely (except for a core) of materials like steel, brass, or tungsten alloys. buy armor piercing 9mm ammo
makes it illegal for civilians to purchase, import, or manufacture armor-piercing ammo. Ammunition Regulation - Giffords.org Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
: A full-jacketed, >.22 caliber projectile intended for handguns with a jacket weighing over 25% of the total projectile weight. 2. Civilian Purchase Restrictions with violations carrying significant penalties. 1.
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 9mm ammunition is classified as AP based on its construction: