Dum-Dum

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An irregularly weighted hollow-tipped bullet that tumbles on entry into the body, causing massive tissue destruction, by adding a rotational component to its trajectory
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He added: "The possession of expanding ammunition, complete with the firearm, is extremely serious, particularly bearing in mind the purpose for which you were storing them, namely criminals involved in the drugs trade.
GUN AND AMMO FOUND IN BIN; Shock for woman who put grass cuttings in neighbour's wheelie bin
Charlton pleaded guilty to two offences of selling a prohibited firearm, selling expanding ammunition and possessing ammunition without a certificate.
Gun fanatic jailed after undercover police sting
Most of the shooting data involving AR-style rifles loaded with modern expanding ammunition comes from law enforcement sources.
Long guns short yardage: advances in bullet technology make the.223 an excellent choice for home defense
In August at Liverpool Crown Court, he was jailed for a further five years, the mandatory minimum term, after he admitted possessing a prohibited weapon, expanding ammunition and having ammunition without a certificate.
Dealer has jail term cut
22 expanding ammunition which is particularly deadly and designed to cause horrific wounds.
Jail for minder guarding deadly arsenal; Police find guns and ammunition hidden in city centre house
The unfired cartridge, an expanding ammunition which is prohibited, was found amongst his personal property at the police station.
Drugs suspect kept bullet 'because it looked cool'
But when police searched the home of Keith and Ellen with regard to another matter, they found items including an air rifle, gun cartridges and expanding ammunition.
Family stored haul of deadly weapons; Police find cache of guns and ammo
30 calibre expanding ammunition - sometimes called "dum dum" bullets and used in hunting because they break up on impact, causing horrendous injuries.
LETHAL KNIFE-GUN SEIZED AT AIRPORT; Weapon among horrifying arsenal stopped from entering UK EXCLUSIVE
Pattison admitted possessing expanding ammunition, and possessing ammunition without a firearm certificate.
Man is spared spell in jail over bullet souvenirs
Paul Short, 45, admitted possessing ammunition for a shotgun when prohibited to do so for five years, possessing cannabis resin and possession of expanding ammunition.
Man sentenced for possession of firearm ammunition
My FAC also lists how much ammunition I can buy at any time and how much I can hold in total, with expanding ammunition listed as a special item.
Count your blessings
Samuel Bailey-Ewen (24) of the same address has pleaded not guilty to three charges of possessing a firearm, possessing an air powered revolver and possessing expanding ammunition.
Man describes 'execution-style shooting'

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