Bullets with a cavity in the tip to allow greater expansion and less penetration on impact with a target.
Usually identified as "cop-killer bullets," even though hollowpoints are actually less effective at penetrating body armor than standard ball rounds.
Usually identified as "cop-killer bullets," even though hollowpoints are actually less effective at penetrating body armor than standard ball rounds.
Homeowner: I use hollowpoint bullets in my home defense firearm so I don't risk injuring an innocent bystander.
by cypherx82 January 17, 2011
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They are sharp, causing the bullet to blow up when hitting the
target, causing maximal damage. Hollowpoint bullet easily
takes someone's head off. Hollowpoint bullets are illegal in
most countries for civilian people.
They are sharp, causing the bullet to blow up when hitting the
target, causing maximal damage. Hollowpoint bullet easily
takes someone's head off. Hollowpoint bullets are illegal in
most countries for civilian people.
Did you see that police shooting those hollowpoint bullets to
that robber? He won't walk with that leg.
that robber? He won't walk with that leg.
by [FIN]Aza April 26, 2006
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