Hornady Critical Duty 9mm 135gr FlexLock 250ct Case

Hornady Critical Duty 9mm with the 135 grain FlexLock bullet is a duty grade defensive load designed to meet the FBI protocol for barrier penetration. The FlexLock projectile is a bonded core jacketed hollow point with a Flex Tip that plugs the hollow cavity to prevent clogging when shot through heavy clothing, sheet metal, or wall board. The bonded construction keeps the jacket and core together after barrier impact so the bullet still expands reliably and penetrates to duty standard depth.

This is the round that many police departments issue for uniformed duty carry. Standard pressure 9mm chambering works in any modern 9mm duty handgun and produces controllable recoil for rapid follow-up shots. The 250 round case is sized for agencies, instructors, and shooters who train with their carry load. Training with what you carry is the standard practice — Critical Duty is priced to support that without forcing shooters onto cheaper range ammo for practice.