Specialized ammunition designed to fragment upon impact with solid objects minimizes the risk of overpenetration, thus enhancing safety for occupants and neighbors in residential settings. Such ammunition typically uses a compressed powder core or a bonded lightweight projectile to achieve this effect. For instance, a round impacting a drywall partition will break apart, significantly reducing the chance of it traveling through multiple walls and potentially harming unintended targets.
The primary advantage of this approach lies in its ability to balance effective threat neutralization with increased safety. This is particularly crucial in densely populated areas where stray bullets pose a significant risk. While traditional self-defense rounds might continue their trajectory after the initial impact, these specialized projectiles mitigate that danger. The development of such ammunition reflects a growing awareness of the potential consequences of overpenetration in home defense scenarios.
