How bizzare that a hollow point is used in a murder then they should be banned from all applications. This is typical of the kneejerk reactions that brought us DDT and handgun bans in MA. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1539551/posts
Hollow points have been around forever. They essentially let the bullet disipate it's energy inside the target.
Almost all hunting rounds are hollow points. They are also the bullets used for home defense. Frangables are better for that application but most people don't understand that. In home defense you don't want bullets going through walls and such.
"Frangables are better for that application but most people don't understand that. In home defense you don't want bullets going through walls and such. "
I wondered how long it would take before someone who knew their stuff would mention frangibles. The doctor does a lot of damage in trying to get all the pieces out too.
What's needed IMO is a fiberglass or glass bullet that won't show up on X-rays. That would be a killer!