How To Choose Self Defense Ammunition

Confused about what defensive ammunition to buy? Don’t be!


How To Choose Self Defense Ammunition is here to help!


In this easy-to-read book, defensive shooting expert Grant Cunningham tells you what you need to know to confidently buy self defense ammunition for your pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun.


Grant cuts through the misinformation to teach you the realities of defensive ammunition. No soundbites or old wive’s tales — just logical, factual information that will help you pick the right ammunition for your gun and your life.


What you’ll find in this book:


The Role of Ammunition in Self Defense
There Is No Such Thing as a Magic Bullet
How Ammunition Works
Task One: If it doesn’t get somewhere, it can’t do anything
Task Two: Once it gets there, it has to do work
What The Bullet Does
Bullets need energy
How Do We Judge Effectiveness?
The Reputation of the Bullet
Ballistic Testing
"On The Street" Results
Defensive Ammunition Recommendations
How I Choose Defensive Ammunition
Two Questions To Ask Your Ammo Maker
Stick With What Works
How Important is Accuracy?
What about handloads?
Specific Ammunition Recommendations



No matter what defensive firearm you have, no matter how long you’ve been shooting, this book will teach you what you need to know to make the most effective ammunition choices!