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The Geneva Conventions do not specifically ban hollow point bullets; however, they do prohibit the use of weapons that cause unnecessary suffering or have indiscriminate effects. Hollow points, designed to expand upon impact and cause greater damage, may be viewed as causing unnecessary suffering in certain contexts. Consequently, their use can be controversial and is often restricted by various national and international laws, but they are not outright banned by the Geneva Conventions themselves.
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Can us military us hollow point ammo?
No, due to the Hague Convention (which predates the Geneva Convention) signatory nations may not use ammunition which makes death inevitable or causes undue suffering. Expanding ammunition (such as hollow points) are held to fall into this category.
Why are hollow point rounds so accurate?
They are not "so accurate". Standard pointed rounds are more accurate. Hollowpoints are used because they flatten on impact and this cause a lot of damage to the victim, but tend not to penetrate walls, etc., thus fewer injuries to bystanders. Edit: What the person wrote above me is incorect. Although hollow points in bullets can be utilized so that "mushrooming" (A bullet expanding in its terminal state) it can also be used for accuracy. A HPBT (Hollow point boat tail) Is a type of bullet. This is known as a spitzer type bullet. It is used in rifles because it changes the location of the center of gravity helping the bullet stay stable in the flight pattern. Backing up my facts:The Geneva Convention BANNED Hollow points from being used because they deemed them inhumane. It stated hollowpoints are made so they expand and cause unessesary suffering. Rifle bullets (HPBT spitzer type) use to counter attack terrorist snipers are the exception to the rule because the hollow point isn't designed to aid in mushrooming, in fact it doesnt even HELP mushrooming that much. The bullets are hollow point to aid in accuracy as noted earlier :D EDIT: Hollow points are NOT banned by the Geneva Conventions. They are banned from warfare by the Hague Convention. The Geneva Conventions do not discuss hollow points. Yes, hollow point bullets can be more accurate than non-hollow points, primarily in rifles, because the hollow moves the center of gravity slightly to the rear. Such bullets are often called Open Tip Match (OTM) to differentiate them.
Are hollow point bullets use banned in Florida?
Yes, assuming you can legally possess ammo.
What is the difference between military and civilian ammunitions?
Military ammunition has crimped primer pockets for waterproofing and cannot use anything but ball bullets as specified in the Geneva convention. While civilian ammo has a wide variety of bullets, hollow points, solid lead, etc... and smooth primer pockets.
How many different hollow points are there?
Every manufacturer has their own special designs, but generally there are jacketed hollow points and unjacketted hollow points.
Are hollow points legal in or?
Yes.
Can you carry hollow points in WA?
Yes.
Are hollow points legal in Ohio?
Yes. Hollow points are legal in all states, although New Jersey has some very tight restrictions one them.
Are hollow points lega in North Carolina?
Yes
Are hollow points legal in Texas in 2011?
Yes.
Points of agreement at Constitutional Convention?
bacon is the answer
What does bjhp means in ammo?
Brass jacked hollow points
