![]() USE" and "NOT FOR USE IN PORTED FIREARMS" warnings that are found on the Blazer Brass box. It should also be noted that there are other ammunition manufacturers that utilize the thin copper plating, and have the same "NOT FOR L.E. Individualized Training Sessions focused on defensive handgun techniques.NRA's Personal Protection in the Home Course.3-Day Comprehensive Defensive Pistol Course.Methods of Concealed Carry & Employment.School Safety Course (Active Shooter Response for Educators).Texas License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) Course (due to scoring requirement).I assure you that I am more concerned with your safety than with the scoring of your targets (although scoring with multiple shrapnel holes would be a pain.), and since we may conduct firing from alternate firing positions where parts of your anatomy may be forward of the muzzle (kneeling side prone supine (lying on your back) retention position) or firing around a barricade / cover where shrapnel from the jacket separation may result in injury to you or damage to the apparatus, I can no longer allow Blazer Brass ammunition during any of the following courses(*): I have corresponded with two separate Blazer Brass representatives, as well as their QA/Tech Services Manager, and all have assured me that (1) this will not damage the firearm (2) this is due to the thin copper plating used to jacket the lead core, a design that they use to keep costs down to pass along to the consumer (3) this will occur with some firearms (4) and that Blazer Brass ammo is INTENDED for use by the "casual shooter", and NOT INTENDED for use by Law Enforcement since officers may conduct record fire, and the extra holes may be problematic in scoring their targets. The jacket strikes span from edge to edge horizontally, and nearly edge to edge vertically. The target you see above has 15 bullet holes in a tight group around the 3/4" blue dot, and numerous smaller shrapnel holes from a jacket that separated as it exited the muzzle. The above photo was taken during a Couple's Private Basic Pistol Course the husband was using 124 gr Blazer Brass 9mm ammunition out of a brand new pistol. It does not store any personal data.Any other brand of ammunition that meets SAAMI specifications will be allowed however at this time I can no longer allow the Blazer Brass ammunition to be used for the below courses, or fired from any weapon with a ported barrel / slide. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ![]()
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