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Hornady Critical Defense .32 ACP ammunition is purpose-built for concealed carry and personal protection in compact firearms. The 60-grain FTX bullet combines reliable expansion with a design that resists clogging when passing through heavy clothing—a critical real-world consideration for defensive use. Whether you're carrying a snub-nose revolver, micro compact pistol, or other short-barreled handgun, this round delivers the terminal performance you need when it matters most.
The FTX bullet technology is the cornerstone of Critical Defense ammunition. The patented hollow-point design expands reliably across a broad range of velocities, ensuring consistent performance even from the shorter barrels common in deep-concealment guns. Low-flash propellants burn quickly and cleanly, minimizing muzzle flash in low-light defensive encounters and preserving your night vision—a tactical advantage that standard practice ammo doesn't offer.
Hornady engineered Critical Defense for the realities of personal protection: reduced recoil for faster follow-up shots, corrosion-resistant cases for reliable feeding in all conditions, and ammunition that functions flawlessly in the platforms you actually carry. Each box contains 25 rounds; cases ship with 250 rounds (10 boxes), giving you practical options for range testing, training, or stocking defensive carry loads.
| Caliber | .32 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 60 grains |
| Bullet Type | FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) |
| Rounds per Box | 25 |
| Rounds per Case | 250 (10 boxes) |
| Application | Concealed carry, personal protection, short-barreled handguns |
FTX is Hornady's patented hollow-point design that expands reliably on impact and resists clogging when the bullet passes through heavy clothing, barriers, or other intermediate materials. For personal protection, this means you get consistent expansion regardless of what a potential threat is wearing—a real-world advantage over standard defensive rounds.
Yes. Critical Defense ammunition is specifically engineered for the velocity ranges and barrel lengths found in compact and subcompact concealed carry handguns. The low-flash propellant and recoil-reducing load are optimized for short-barreled performance.
A case contains 10 boxes of 25 rounds each, totaling 250 rounds. This gives you the option to buy in bulk while maintaining the convenience of individual 25-round boxes for storage and range rotation.
Low-flash propellants are designed to minimize muzzle flash and preserve your night vision in low-light defensive scenarios. This is a key advantage of Critical Defense ammo over standard practice ammunition, especially for carry situations where you may need to return fire or move to safety in darkness.
SKU: 119717107 • Width: 2.4in • Height: 1.3in • Depth: 2.5in • Weight: 0.5oz
Availability: In Stock
Hornady Critical Defense .32 ACP ammunition is purpose-built for concealed carry and personal protection in compact firearms. The 60-grain FTX bullet combines reliable expansion with a design that resists clogging when passing through heavy clothing—a critical real-world consideration for defensive use. Whether you're carrying a snub-nose revolver, micro compact pistol, or other short-barreled handgun, this round delivers the terminal performance you need when it matters most.
The FTX bullet technology is the cornerstone of Critical Defense ammunition. The patented hollow-point design expands reliably across a broad range of velocities, ensuring consistent performance even from the shorter barrels common in deep-concealment guns. Low-flash propellants burn quickly and cleanly, minimizing muzzle flash in low-light defensive encounters and preserving your night vision—a tactical advantage that standard practice ammo doesn't offer.
Hornady engineered Critical Defense for the realities of personal protection: reduced recoil for faster follow-up shots, corrosion-resistant cases for reliable feeding in all conditions, and ammunition that functions flawlessly in the platforms you actually carry. Each box contains 25 rounds; cases ship with 250 rounds (10 boxes), giving you practical options for range testing, training, or stocking defensive carry loads.
| Caliber | .32 ACP |
| Bullet Weight | 60 grains |
| Bullet Type | FTX (Flex Tip eXpanding) |
| Rounds per Box | 25 |
| Rounds per Case | 250 (10 boxes) |
| Application | Concealed carry, personal protection, short-barreled handguns |
FTX is Hornady's patented hollow-point design that expands reliably on impact and resists clogging when the bullet passes through heavy clothing, barriers, or other intermediate materials. For personal protection, this means you get consistent expansion regardless of what a potential threat is wearing—a real-world advantage over standard defensive rounds.
Yes. Critical Defense ammunition is specifically engineered for the velocity ranges and barrel lengths found in compact and subcompact concealed carry handguns. The low-flash propellant and recoil-reducing load are optimized for short-barreled performance.
A case contains 10 boxes of 25 rounds each, totaling 250 rounds. This gives you the option to buy in bulk while maintaining the convenience of individual 25-round boxes for storage and range rotation.
Low-flash propellants are designed to minimize muzzle flash and preserve your night vision in low-light defensive scenarios. This is a key advantage of Critical Defense ammo over standard practice ammunition, especially for carry situations where you may need to return fire or move to safety in darkness.
SKU: 119717107 • Width: 2.4in • Height: 1.3in • Depth: 2.5in • Weight: 0.5oz