Where to buy defensive ammo? Restricted to LEO only?

[Mystery]

I checked quite a few sites like Streichers, gtdist etc... that have good price and they all mention defensive ammo like Federal HST, Hornady Critical Duty etc... are restricted to LEO only.
Should I look for different versions of those ammo?
What site offers good prices?
thanks

[Trooper224]

I checked quite a few sites like Streichers, gtdist etc... that have good price and they all mention defensive ammo like Federal HST, Hornady Critical Duty etc... are restricted to LEO only.
Should I look for different versions of those ammo?
What site offers good prices?
thanks


SGAmmo.com

[snow white]

SGAmmo
Short round supply
Lucky gunner

[RJ]

Www.targetsportsusa.com
Www.sgammo.com

[Exiledviking]

Outdoor Limited

[Alpha Sierra]

I checked quite a few sites like Streichers, gtdist etc... that have good price and they all mention defensive ammo like Federal HST, Hornady Critical Duty etc... are restricted to LEO only.
Should I look for different versions of those ammo?
What site offers good prices?
thanks
Don't ever patronize any business that treats one group of people differently than others.

None of that ammo is restricted to cops except by dumbass businesses and people.

[lwt16]

SGAmmo

Pretty sure that's where I got HST 50 round boxes for good prices.

[BehindBlueI's]

I checked quite a few sites like Streichers, gtdist etc... that have good price and they all mention defensive ammo like Federal HST, Hornady Critical Duty etc... are restricted to LEO only.
Should I look for different versions of those ammo?
What site offers good prices?
thanks

It's probably not ammo that's restricted, it's the particular package. 50 round boxes vs 20 round boxes.

It's basically the equivalent of "blue label" for ammunition. Nothing different about the actual product inside.

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It's probably not ammo that's restricted, it's the particular package. 50 round boxes vs 20 round boxes.

It's basically the equivalent of "blue label" for ammunition. Nothing different about the actual product inside.

I’ve come to the conclusion that ammo companies want the LE marked boxes sold to LE so they can bend the rest of us over backward on the smaller ones.

I buy from SG or Outdoor Limited.

[Mystery]

Thanks for replies.
Looks like for small amount of defensive ammo, shipping is a big chunk.

[0ddl0t]

Thanks for replies.
Looks like for small amount of defensive ammo, shipping is a big chunk.

Buy a case of range ammo and shipping is free for the order @ target sports.

[Duelist]

Thanks for replies.
Looks like for small amount of defensive ammo, shipping is a big chunk.

I usually just throw a box or three on top of an order for a case of ball. Usually is the same amount for shipping 22-23 boxes as it is for 20.

ETA: and I appear to be rather slow reacting today.

[5pins]

https://www.bonefroggunclub.com/

[JAH 3rd]

Targetsportsusa or sgammo. Have dealt with both and quite satisfied.

[camsdaddy]

Buy a case of range ammo and shipping is free for the order @ target sports.
If you buy a case of range ammo and a box of defensive ammo they will charge shipping on the box of defensive ammo.

[NPV]

Another tip with targetsports is to sign up for their mail list, they often run 50% off on HSTs. I just grabbed a bunch a couple weeks ago at around .50 per round.

[Olim9]

Another tip with targetsports is to sign up for their mail list, they often run 50% off on HSTs. I just grabbed a bunch a couple weeks ago at around .50 per round.

This. HST and Gold Dots go on 50% off sales from time to time. Just recently they had it for HST and a few weeks back Gold Dots were going for .35CPR. You should take advantage of this buy about as much as you can reasonably afford. Who knows when they will stop doing this and you always need extra JHP ammo to vet guns

[Bucky]

This. HST and Gold Dots go on 50% off sales from time to time. Just recently they had it for HST and a few weeks back Gold Dots were going for .35CPR. You should take advantage of this buy about as much as you can reasonably afford. Who knows when they will stop doing this and you always need extra JHP ammo to vet guns

This. We need an ammo sale awareness thread. :)

[Old Virginia]

Ordered 50 rds of LE Speer Gold dot Plus P from Target Sports due to arrive today. Hopefully make it out to the range to shoot through both my Nano's

https://i.imgur.com/6MMWgQo.jpg?1

I joined Target Sports and have saved much money over the $99.00 membership fees. Most orders are bulk, but do on occasion order just one box or a few boxes to try out certain ammo like this order. All orders no matter how big or how small ship free to my doorstep. 22, centerfire, shotgun. etc. Makes it nice. Have tried out a whole like of Buckshot in the past year as I can only use Buckshot for Deer as a example. A lot of ammo always being shipped

https://i.imgur.com/u43d6Qo.jpg?2

This is the free gift example you get every year. 4 boxes of 22.cal and a powder coated ammo box.

https://i.imgur.com/W8euapk.jpg

[ralph]

Just placed an order with sgammo.com, my LGS just started doing this 25rnd box bullshit for the defensive ammo they sell, and, I’m not playing ball, they want almost as much for 25rnds as what I’m paying for 50rn boxes even with shipping figured in..They just lost all of my ammo business..

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Ordered 50 rds of LE Speer Gold dot Plus P from Target Sports due to arrive today. Hopefully make it out to the range to shoot through both my Nano's

https://i.imgur.com/6MMWgQo.jpg?1

I joined Target Sports and have saved much money over the $99.00 membership fees. Most orders are bulk, but do on occasion order just one box or a few boxes to try out certain ammo like this order. All orders no matter how big or how small ship free to my doorstep. 22, centerfire, shotgun. etc. Makes it nice. Have tried out a whole like of Buckshot in the past year as I can only use Buckshot for Deer as a example. A lot of ammo always being shipped

https://i.imgur.com/u43d6Qo.jpg?2

This is the free gift example you get every year. 4 boxes of 22.cal and a powder coated ammo box.

https://i.imgur.com/W8euapk.jpg


Outdoor Limited just started a similar program. I haven't signed up (yet) as SGAmmo is getting all my business right now while they're still not collecting sales tax. If they start, then it'll be fair game to find the best deals again. At that point, it might be worth one of the membership deals.

[Old Virginia]

Outdoor Limited just started a similar program. I haven't signed up (yet) as SGAmmo is getting all my business right now while they're still not collecting sales tax. If they start, then it'll be fair game to find the best deals again. At that point, it might be worth one of the membership deals.

If I am reading this correctly, Outdoor LTD is free shipping only on the initial order and fee shipping on orders of over $99.00 thereafter. Target is fee shipping on any and every order no amount necessary. Even one Box. I ordered the Speer for example to just try out. One box. I did not want to place a bulk load or order more than $99.00. This works out well for me to try different defense loads, shotgun loads, small caliber loads like 32. etc.


OUTDOOR
Purchasing the buyer's club membership automatically receives free shipping on the initial order
Free shipping on all orders over $99 including Ammo for one year
Exclusive member only deals
Early event notification so that you get the deals first
Priority order processing
One year membership

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If I am reading this correctly, Outdoor LTD is free shipping only on the initial order and fee shipping on orders of over $99.00 thereafter. Target is fee shipping on any and every order no amount necessary. Even one Box. I ordered the Speer for example to just try out. One box. I did not want to place a bulk load or order more than $99.00. This works out well for me to try different defense loads, shotgun loads, small caliber loads like 32. etc.



Purchasing the buyer's club membership automatically receives free shipping on the initial order
Free shipping on all orders over $99 including Ammo for one year
Exclusive member only deals
Early event notification so that you get the deals first
Priority order processing
One year membership

Yeah, true statement. I have liked Outdoor Limited, never have done any business with Target Sports. Again, it comes down to sales tax for me at the moment. I generally am going to buy $99 or more worth of stuff. The only time I usually buy less than that is the few times I find myself in a brick and mortar store and could use a few supplemental boxes at a price similar to what I buy online.

[Baldanders]

SGAmmo.com


Pretty sure this is the #1 site for P-F, Gun Jesus, and even half-wits like me.


The only downside is they are often out of popular defensive ammo (especially in 50 packs), so it pays to visit often and pounce when it is in stock. At least that has been my experience with Speer short barrel .38s and .357.

OTOH, if you are good with any load off "the list," they almost always have something in stock for popular calibers at a good price.

Shipping is very prompt.

[Baldanders]

Thanks for replies.
Looks like for small amount of defensive ammo, shipping is a big chunk.

As others have suggested, buy some range ammo too. Nice thing about SG is it tells you how much you can add to your order before more shipping kicks in. It is also a good site for "odd," so if you have something exotic, you could stock up on that.

Their selection of shotgun ammo is great too, and S&B is cheap. (Unfortunately, I believe none of their loads feature plated shot)

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OTOH, if you are good with any load off "the list," they almost always have something in stock for popular calibers at a good price.

Shipping is very prompt.

That's largely why I switched to Ranger bonded. SG ran a lovely deal on them in Dec, so I bought a case. Figured that would last me a significant amount of time. I'm not a huge fan of 147's, but thus far it's panning out better than anything else in my primary pistols.

As good as HST is, and I do like the stuff, I have one huge complaint over any other ammo I've ever carried. I shoot more now than I ever have, and it does not take long at all for the projectile in the round in the top of the mag to set back in the case. No, not a huge deal, but enough to annoy me tremendously.

I do kind of wish they shipped FedEx, as they seem to get things to me a tad faster, but only being a few hours from here means it's pretty much guaranteed to be only two days to get here.

[lwt16]

That's largely why I switched to Ranger bonded. SG ran a lovely deal on them in Dec, so I bought a case. Figured that would last me a significant amount of time. I'm not a huge fan of 147's, but thus far it's panning out better than anything else in my primary pistols.



FYI, Winchester 147 Ranger bonded is one of our two authorized duty loads and it has performed very well in actual shootings. The other load is 147 Remington Golden Saber Bonded.

Regards.

[Stephanie B]

SGAmmo.com
^^^^ This.

I just bought some boxes of Federal HST 230 gr JHP (P45HST2) from them that's on DocGKR's ammo list.

[Mystery]

I'll order some soon.

[mmc45414]

Brownells frequently does $49 = Free Shipping.

Also, maybe more relevant for many of us gun nerds and not so much Mystery, but I caved for the $49 Edge membership. Free shipping on anything like I am used to with Amazon.