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   by hackernews666 5y ago

   The classification of something as handgun vs. long arm ammo is extremely soft and discretionary. As soon as one company makes a production handgun that fires a specific cartridge it's enough to get it deemed as handgun ammo.
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   by hackernews666 5y ago

   Another thing to consider is penetration of the projectile for safety considerations. There are already hunting zones where rifle is not allowed for safety considerations, if you were forced to use steel slugs in a shotgun it would also red
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   by hackernews666 5y ago

   Bow and arrow is more environmentally friendly but is typically deemed inhumane/abuse by animal welfare activists.
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   by hackernews666 5y ago

   It doesn't help that there is limited study about casual contact with lead. Most sportsman understand the risks of commercial levels of lead exposure but the occasional contact with the human body or environment is not easily quantifia
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   by hackernews666 5y ago

   In NJ for example it is a felony to posses to hollow points (NJSA 2C:39-3(f)) so you will likely face an additional felony if you are ever charged on another gun crime. The projectile of a piece of ammunition is also used by the feds as an