Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Safety Course Practice Exam

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What type of ammunition is recommended for self-defense use with a concealed pistol?

  1. Full metal jacket (FMJ)

  2. Jacketed hollow point (JHP)

  3. Birdshot

  4. Tracer rounds

The correct answer is: Jacketed hollow point (JHP)

Jacketed hollow point (JHP) ammunition is recommended for self-defense use with a concealed pistol because it is designed to expand upon impact, creating a larger wound channel and increasing stopping power. This type of ammunition is specifically designed for self-defense situations and is less likely to over-penetrate and harm unintended targets. The other options, such as full metal jacket (FMJ), birdshot, and tracer rounds, are not designed for self-defense purposes and may not provide the necessary stopping power or precision required in a self-defense situation. FMJ ammunition is typically used for target shooting, birdshot is meant for hunting birds or clay targets, and tracer rounds are primarily used for signaling or military use. Using any of these options for self-defense could potentially put you and others in danger. This is why jacketed hollow point ammunition is the recommended choice for self-defense purposes.