Florida law question

[festus]

My neighbor (also a gun guy) was trying to tell me that the center pin in Federal HST ammo is considered a penetrator and may be illegal in Florida. I wrote a note to the Atty. General asking what ammo if any was banned/forbidden but have not received a response...Any input would be much appreciated!!!

 

[B2Tall]

Considering the fact that HST is sold openly and everywhere in Florida, even in the large corporate chains like Bass Pro Shops/Outdoor World, I find it hard to believe that the state says it's illegal.

 

[Old Irishman]

I have not heard of any ammo bans in Florida of any kind

 

[mrjam2jab]

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[ricbak]

Festus, What do the local LEO's carry for their duty ammo?
Here they are carring the federal's in 9 and 40smith.

 

[HootmonSccy]

Festus..
I'd try writing Jon H. Gutmacher at his website and see if you get a response..

 

[Old Irishman]

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My mistake, I thought we were talking about common hand gun ammo

 

[wolfhunter]

Festus, The only restricted/banned ammo I know of are in MrJam's link.

 

[festus]

That is what I thought

Festus, The only restricted/banned ammo I know of are in MrJam's link.

My neighbor is full of it as usual...but at least I asked the question.

 

[KimberPB]

My neighbor is full of it as usual...but at least I asked the question.

Yes he is. I went through the same thing with one of my ex's friends. To this day he thinks I had some illegal ammo piercing rounds in my .45. Oh well, you can't cure stupid.

 

[glock stock n barrel]

The newer federal "hst" has no post centered in its nose. The older made "hydra shok" is the ammo with the post in the hollow point . The newer model HST is a better expanding and penetrating round than fed's hydra shok with the post. They are (hst's) not always easy to find and run ya a good price. All i carry are either rangers or HST's in .45 230 grain. Hydra shok ,center posted ammo is legal in Fl. so are hst's.

 

[Glock Fan]

Yes he is. I went through the same thing with one of my ex's friends. To this day he thinks I had some illegal ammo piercing rounds in my .45. Oh well, you can't cure stupid.

Never heard of these, not sure if they're legal or not. :biggrin:



gf

 

[wolfhunter]

Festus, maybe your neighbor is getting the banned steel core bullets confused with the HST center post?

 

[HOTCHKIS]

Festus..
I'd try writing Jon H. Gutmacher at his website and see if you get a response..

Thanks...I ordered there book!

 

[utimmer43]

My neighbor (also a gun guy) was trying to tell me that the center pin in Federal HST ammo is considered a penetrator and may be illegal in Florida. I wrote a note to the Atty. General asking what ammo if any was banned/forbidden but have not received a response...Any input would be much appreciated!!!

LOL, I know my share of "gun guys" who don't know much of what they're talking about. Even if I know that what they are telling me is inaccurate, sometimes you just can't change minds. I usually just end the debate with "Hmm, I'll have to check that out online". Sometimes I wish I could carry a mini-laptop to reference when I am away from home.

 

[wolfhunter]

LOL, I know my share of "gun guys" who don't know much of what they're talking about. Even if I know that what they are telling me is inaccurate, sometimes you just can't change minds. I usually just end the debate with "Hmm, I'll have to check that out online". Sometimes I wish I could carry a mini-laptop to reference when I am away from home.

There needs to be "an app for that".

Decided to look after posting. There is an app for Android called Right2Bear

 

[chroode]

The newer federal "hst" has no post centered in its nose. The older made "hydra shok" is the ammo with the post in the hollow point . The newer model HST is a better expanding and penetrating round than fed's hydra shok with the post. They are (hst's) not always easy to find and run ya a good price. All i carry are either rangers or HST's in .45 230 grain. Hydra shok ,center posted ammo is legal in Fl. so are hst's.

100% correct. Hydra-shoks have been around over 12 years and legal everywhere. Your friend is WRONG.