Defense & Range

Hit the right penetration depths through real-world barriers like heavy clothing with Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm Luger. The OA Defense 2311 makes a great match for the ammo—Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn explains why.

You’ll train like you mean it when you shoot Federal’s Practice & Defend Packs, which pair 50 rounds of HST with 50 rounds of Syntech Training Match. Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn explains why the Walther PDP is so well suited to the load—especially when paired with a Banish suppressor from Silencer Central.

With the power of 9mm and more magazine capacity, 30 Super Carry HST makes the ideal carry round. Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn reveals why the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus gets the most from the cartridge.

The law enforcement-proven 9mm Federal Premium HST sets the bar for self-defense. Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn shows why the Glock 48 pairs perfectly with the ammo to provide the performance needed for protection.

Short-barrel pistols are perfect for carry, but the limited energy of common compact cartridges like 32 Auto and 380 Auto demands the right ammo. Federal maximizes the effectiveness of these calibers by loading them with Hydra-Shok Deep bullets built to prioritize penetration over expansion.

With phenomenal performance through all barriers, Federal Premium 45 Auto HST ranks as one of the best options for self-defense. And it’s hard to find a better 1911 to shoot it through than a Nighthawk Agent 2. Federal ambassador Krystal Dunn demonstrates why they make such a great combo.

With magnums like 327 Federal, 357 and 44 Rem., we’re dealing with ample energy and velocity. That's why Federal loads these cartridges with HST. The duty-proven controlled-expansion bullet design opens reliably and hits critical penetration depths through the toughest barriers.

Breaking clay targets, shooting gamebirds, launching slugs at big game, protecting your home—there's almost no limit to what a shotgun paired with the right ammunition can do. But to maximize their potential, shooters need to do their part.

At the range, in the field or beyond, rifles are a diverse and highly practical class of firearms. Whether you want to shoot a modern sporting rifle at targets or put a classic bolt-action to work for hunting big game, you need to master the basics and choose the right caliber and proper ammunition.

Handguns are one of the most exciting and versatile classes of firearms, and they're used for everything from self-defense and target shooting to hunting. We reveal how to get the most from them.

Handguns and ARs get all the attention, but shotguns reign as the easiest road to home defense proficiency. Learn the basics to get started.

Short barrels can beat long odds when you feed them the right 9mm defense ammo. Follow this guide to the top options.

When you’re training hard with a full-size pistol, you’ll get the capacity and shootability you need by pairing Federal Champion FMJ 9mm Luger with the Springfield Echelon. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich explains what makes this one of the best ammo-pistol combinations for effective practice.

Looking for the best rimfire combo for self-defense? Federal ambassador Josh Froelich shows what makes Federal Premium Punch 22 LR ammo paired with the Walther P22 pistol the ultimate choice.

Federal engineers have harnessed advancements in design, materials and manufacturing to create some of the best 380 Auto and 38 Special +P defensive ammunition ever made.

Want to see the real-world differences that separate new Federal 30 Super Carry from 380 Auto and 9mm Luger? Champion shooter and Federal ambassador Julie Golob puts all three cartridges in a head-to-head test for recoil and muzzle flip.

Federal’s Punch family is growing, and the new 22 LR version is revolutionizing rimfire self-defense ammunition.

The idea of using a single carry gun for everything is appealing, but given the wide range of applications, it’s seldom the best choice. Instead, select the best carry gun for any situation with this advice from Federal ambassador Josh Froelich.