Email from our dear VP Joe

[jerrymrc]

last I checked AP rounds were already illegal for civilian use, now they may expand the definition of armor piercing, and that makes things rather scary.

Not if you make them yourself. One can't buy AP rounds but one can buy the projectiles. Of course last I checked AP bullets were going for $1 each. (.308/30-06)

[Bailey Guns]

I think I have an entire ammo can full of .30-06 AP rounds that I got from CMP years ago. I love buying guns and ammo from the government (OK...a gov't chartered organization) and having them ship it directly to my front door.

[Sawin]

Also, are the XM855 steel core rounds considered "armor piercing"? I suspect they are, since I vaguely recall once hearing they're illegal to shoot from a pistol build... Just hoping to confirm or deny speculation.

[Kraven251]

Also, are the XM855 steel core rounds considered "armor piercing"? I suspect they are, since I vaguely recall once hearing they're illegal to shoot from a pistol build... Just hoping to confirm or deny speculation.

They are not considered AP, really no clue why, but they are outside of the classification of AP rounds. I'll try to track down source, but I know it is a fed agency site I read that from.

[Sawin]

They are not considered AP, really no clue why, but they are outside of the classification of AP rounds. I'll try to track down source, but I know it is a fed agency site I read that from.

I bet it has something to do with the % of the core versus the jacket, out of the overall bullet composition. I'm just curious, if you're able to find details.

[UrbanWolf]

Thanks Uncle Joe ...this reminds me of another world leader's quote.

Guess Who?

Hilter.