When lives are on the line, only the best will do.
The best ammunition for personal defense just got better with the addition of Critical Defense® Rifle. Critical Defense® is engineered to deliver the pinnacle of threat-stopping power.
The FTX® — at the forefront of Critical Defense® — maximizes the potential of a hollow point bullet. Its patented Flex Tip® aids expansion and eliminates clogging when passing through clothing. Nickel-plated cases increase visibility in low light situations. Low-flash propellants won’t disrupt night vision and deliver consistent performance, every time.
NOTICE: Temporary suspension of nickel plated cartridge cases for Critical Defense® Handgun Ammunition
Unfortunately, everyone is faced with production bottlenecks and supply chains are stressed. In particular, the freight system is delayed longer than normal. Our current turnaround time on nickel plating cartridge cases is 4+ weeks. This delay has created a significant bottleneck in the production of ammunition.
Due to these issues, we will suspend nickel plating on all Critical Defense handgun ammunition to help reduce production time.
Please note, this is a temporary suspension.
Product Features
FTX® Bullet Technology
Thanks to its patented Flex Tip®, the FTX® expands reliably while avoiding the clogging that can plague other hollow point bullets when passing through heavy clothing and other barriers.
Defense-centered design
Critical Defense® ammunition was developed to provide the best performance for personal protection and is the ultimate choice for concealed carry firearms or self defense rifles. Bright nickel-plated cartridge cases ease chamber checks in reduced light, and low-flash propellants preserve night vision.
Dependable
Nickel-plated cases resist corrosion and optimized propellants burn quickly to reduce recoil and limit muzzle flash, making Critical Defense® dependable in every situation.
Additional Information
Critical Defense® Lite
Critical Defense® Lite™ ammunition offers an effective, reduced recoil option for any shooter looking to minimize felt recoil of their lightweight, compact personal protection firearm.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Critical Defense® Lite™ ammunition is donated to help fund breast cancer research.
410 Triple Defense®
Delivering effective shot patterns that place all projectiles on a man-sized target at seven yards, the Critical Defense® 410 features a unique Triple Defense® projectile column consisting of two 35 caliber round balls topped with one non-jacketed FTX® slug.
Unique to the Critical Defense® 410, the 41 caliber FTX® slug actually engages the gun’s rifling, and contacts the target nose-on, enabling the patented Hornady® Flex Tip® technology to assist in expansion for greatly enhanced terminal performance. Each 35 caliber round ball is made of high antimony, cold swaged lead to resist deformation and provide excellent penetration.
Critical Defense® 410 Triple Defense® – you be the JUDGE!
Patented Flex Tip® technology assists in expanding the slug for enhanced terminal performance.
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By Dana Seero | January 18, 2020
I recently won an M1 Carbine through the GOAL (Gun Owner’s Action League) raffle. Delighted to learn that Hornady provided two boxes of Critical Defense M1 Carbine ammo in support of this program. As a…
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