Reloads for self defense????

[ru44mag]

Just curious if anyone carries reloads for self defense. I have recently started reloading so I would have plenty to shoot, but had no plans to reload self defense rounds. I'm starting to wonder why not. There are plenty of self defense rounds out there to reload, and my reloads have been 100% reliable except for some early .380 rounds with a less than reliable powder measure. And with most of the self defense rounds costing about $1 per round, I was considering it somewhere down the road.

 

[alopez96]

I never carried reloaded rounds. Too much risk for liability in case you have to use it.

 

[Nazgul]

 

[Bennettjh]

I personally don't carry my reloads. I don't have a good reason either. I guess I don't "trust" them although they've worked 100%.YMMV.

 

[SSGSAD]

Just curious if anyone carries reloads for self defense. I have recently started reloading so I would have plenty to shoot, but had no plans to reload self defense rounds. I'm starting to wonder why not. There are plenty of self defense rounds out there to reload, and my reloads have been 100% reliable except for some early .380 rounds with a less than reliable powder measure. And with most of the self defense rounds costing about $1 per round, I was considering it somewhere down the road.

Mas Ayoob, says NO !!!!! I believe it, and THAT settles it !!!!!

JMHO ..... YMMV .....

Also, if you don't know, the "new" d prosecutor in Marion Co., loves to go after self defense "shooters" .....

PLEASE don't give her an opportunity to try a case, here !!!!!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I've yet to see a case where the reload/not reload had any relevance. I know that inevitably someone will bring Ayoob's statements on the matter in, and while I respect his opinion I'm not interested in what happens in CA or NJ. I know for a fact reloads have been used in a self defense shooting here and it wasn't an issue. I also know that prosecutors routinely make the decision on justified/criminally charged without ever asking about what kind of ammo was used. It remains a non-issue in a criminal case.

That said, I carry factory ammo. I would carry reloads, especially in my revolver, if need be but see no advantage to doing so over factory self defense ammo. The factory knows what velocity their bullet design works at and they load it for that, and assuming you're carrying a common caliber there's plenty of proven loads available. It also seems like one less thing to talk about if you get sued. Cost savings is negligible, considering how many self defense rounds you're going to fire in training.

 

[BogWalker]

Could always load rounds of similar performance for training but carry the factory stuff.

 

[ru44mag]

I feel a little ignorant due to the need to educate myself on who Ayoob is, but now that I have educated myself, I'm glad I asked. Seems a little assinign that we should have to worry about a lawyer, when we are trying to save our own life or the life of a loved one, but I guess that is the world we live in. A lot of interesting ideas and points from INGO. Thanks to those that responded.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Also, if you don't know, the "new" d prosecutor in Marion Co., loves to go after self defense "shooters" .....

PLEASE don't give her an opportunity to try a case, here !!!!!

What?

 

[ru44mag]

Could always load rounds of similar performance for training but carry the factory stuff.

That's what I do. Just curious about the idea in case money was really tight, and options were limited.

 

[SSGSAD]

What?

I have NO FACTS, but that is what I was told ....

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I have NO FACTS, but that is what I was told ....

Well, Terry Curry is the prosecutor. He's a he. He's not new, having been first elected in 2010. His office, IMO, has given quite a bit of leeway for self defense shootings.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Could always load rounds of similar performance for training but carry the factory stuff.

THIS. Unless you have some spectacularly awesomely foolproof QC in your reloading setup, stick with the factory stuff. Ive had exponentially more failures and inconsistencies with reloads than with factory ammo. (yeah, yeah, yeah, they ALL can fail) Facing a charging/armed threat is absolutely NOT the time for a failure to fire, hangfire, squib, etc. Some things are best left to the experts.

I feel a little ignorant due to the need to educate myself on who Ayoob is, but now that I have educated myself, I'm glad I asked. Seems a little assinign that we should have to worry about a lawyer, when we are trying to save our own life or the life of a loved one, but I guess that is the world we live in. A lot of interesting ideas and points from INGO. Thanks to those that responded.

He's awesome. LOTS of great knowlege, and VERY much worth your time as a shooter to get to know his work. He's been teaching since today's hot trainers were in diapers or picking their noses in grade school. (the late 70s I believe)

 

[Spear Dane]

Big no no.

 

[hemicharger]

Well, we have an INGO member who put 3 reloaded 10mm rounds into the face of a robber in Marion county and guess where he is now?






At home with his family smoking a Rocky Patel cigar while sipping on a freedom size glass of Knob Creek.

 

[hemicharger]

Big no no.

Says who? Seriously, where did you get your information that led you to this decision?

 

[Spear Dane]

Says who? Seriously, where did you get your information that led you to this decision?

Multiple sources...including Ayoob, which is really the only one I need.

 

[hemicharger]

Well, Terry Curry is the prosecutor. He's a he. He's not new, having been first elected in 2010. His office, IMO, has given quite a bit of leeway for self defense shootings.

Get out of here with your facts. Ain't nobody got time for that. Only conspiracy theories and gunshop wisdom is allowed as truth around here

 

[HoughMade]

Don't invoke his name and walk away. What's Ayoob's reasoning? It was either reasonable to use deadly force or not.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Somebody needs a few less fingers of Knob Creek. (kudos btw, its my go to bourbon)