MOST states permit hollow point handgun ammo. New Jersey is one that prohibits carrying a handgun loaded with HP.
New Jersey places severe limitations on carrying hollow point ammo. I know of no other state that is following that practice.
As I understand it, only law enforcment personnel are authorized to carry weapons loaded with hollow point ammunition. The same for New Jersey and probably other states. I know of no law that says you can't buy or have hollow point bullets as a non enforcement person. But, as said, non lawenforcement personnel cannot carry a weapon loaded with hollow point bullets. Gun stores sell hollow point ammo. Therefore, you can buy hollow point ammo to shoot on a range. If hollow point ammo was illegal gun stores could not sell it....... Hollow point ammo is illegal only in New Jersey, and even then, only illegal for certain applications (mainly, weapons carried outside your home). Hollow point ammo is legal in all other states.
Hollow point bullets literally have a hollow point, and ball ammo does not.
As far as I know, New Jersey is the only state that restricts hollow point ammo.
Most states allow any type of ammunition that is available on the commercial market. As I understand it, hollow point ammo is not legal in New Jersey, but as far as I know, that is the only state that has that law.
As far as I know, the only state that has any regulations prohibiting hollow point ammo is New Jersey, but you should check the state statutes to be sure.
Yes, assuming you can legally possess ammo.
JHP means Jacketed Hollow Point. A copper alloy over a lead (usually) core, with a hollow point for dependable expansion.
Most gun dealers will carry or order it for you.
Yes, assuming you can otherwise legally possess ammo.
Yes, assuming you can legally possess ammo.
Yes. Only New Jersey restricts civilian ownership of hollow-point ammunition for self-defense.