
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
Federal Train + Protect 380 ACP ammunition gives you a single round that genuinely works both at the range and in a defensive carry gun. Built around Federal's Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) bullet, this 85-grain load bridges a gap that most shooters have to live with: practice ammo that shoots flat and cheap, or defensive ammo that's expensive to train with. Here, you get both accuracy and reliable terminal performance in one box.
The VHP design is engineered to expand consistently on impact while retaining weight — the two hallmarks of a modern defensive hollow point. Federal's testing showed it outperforms traditional full-metal-jacket practice rounds in accuracy and beats other hollow-point offerings in its class for expansion and weight retention. For someone who shoots 380 ACP regularly, whether in a Ruger LCP, Sig P238, or similar compact carry gun, that means you can train with the same ammunition you trust for self-defense, without the cost penalty of buying two separate loadouts.
Each round comes in a reloadable brass case with a Federal primer — the components are consistent and clean-burning, so your gun stays reliable and you can reload if you're into handloading. The 50-round box is sized for range sessions, qualifier practice, or building carry stocks without overwhelming your ammo cabinet.
| Caliber | 380 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 85 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) |
| Case Type | Brass, Reloadable |
| Primer | Federal |
| Quantity | 50 Rounds per Box |
Yes. The VHP bullet is designed to expand reliably on impact while retaining weight, the core performance requirements for defensive ammunition. Federal's engineering focuses on consistent expansion, which is what you need when reliability matters.
Absolutely. Federal built Train + Protect specifically to deliver accuracy at the range, so it shoots cleaner and flatter than traditional FMJ practice ammo. Many shooters use it as an all-purpose round for both training and carry to keep their practice realistic.
Yes. Federal Train + Protect comes in reloadable brass cases with Federal primers, so if you reload, you can recycle the components after firing.
380 ACP is a standard cartridge chambered in compact and subcompact handguns, including the Ruger LCP, SIG Sauer P238, Beretta Pico, Taurus TCP, and many others designed around that caliber. Check your owner's manual to confirm your specific firearm is rated for 380 ACP ammunition.





SKU: 119713314 • Width: 2.7in • Height: 1.2in • Depth: 5.2in • Weight: 1.13oz





Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
Federal Train + Protect 380 ACP ammunition gives you a single round that genuinely works both at the range and in a defensive carry gun. Built around Federal's Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) bullet, this 85-grain load bridges a gap that most shooters have to live with: practice ammo that shoots flat and cheap, or defensive ammo that's expensive to train with. Here, you get both accuracy and reliable terminal performance in one box.
The VHP design is engineered to expand consistently on impact while retaining weight — the two hallmarks of a modern defensive hollow point. Federal's testing showed it outperforms traditional full-metal-jacket practice rounds in accuracy and beats other hollow-point offerings in its class for expansion and weight retention. For someone who shoots 380 ACP regularly, whether in a Ruger LCP, Sig P238, or similar compact carry gun, that means you can train with the same ammunition you trust for self-defense, without the cost penalty of buying two separate loadouts.
Each round comes in a reloadable brass case with a Federal primer — the components are consistent and clean-burning, so your gun stays reliable and you can reload if you're into handloading. The 50-round box is sized for range sessions, qualifier practice, or building carry stocks without overwhelming your ammo cabinet.
| Caliber | 380 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 85 Grain |
| Bullet Type | Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) |
| Case Type | Brass, Reloadable |
| Primer | Federal |
| Quantity | 50 Rounds per Box |
Yes. The VHP bullet is designed to expand reliably on impact while retaining weight, the core performance requirements for defensive ammunition. Federal's engineering focuses on consistent expansion, which is what you need when reliability matters.
Absolutely. Federal built Train + Protect specifically to deliver accuracy at the range, so it shoots cleaner and flatter than traditional FMJ practice ammo. Many shooters use it as an all-purpose round for both training and carry to keep their practice realistic.
Yes. Federal Train + Protect comes in reloadable brass cases with Federal primers, so if you reload, you can recycle the components after firing.
380 ACP is a standard cartridge chambered in compact and subcompact handguns, including the Ruger LCP, SIG Sauer P238, Beretta Pico, Taurus TCP, and many others designed around that caliber. Check your owner's manual to confirm your specific firearm is rated for 380 ACP ammunition.
SKU: 119713314 • Width: 2.7in • Height: 1.2in • Depth: 5.2in • Weight: 1.13oz




