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Federal Premium®Ammunition’sNew Guard Dog™ Home Defense Options Now Available
Federal Premium® Guard Dog™ Home Defense rounds are specially developed for home protection use. Featuring a patented EFMJ construction, this bullet is filled with expanding polymer that minimizes over-penetration through interior walls. This non-hollow-point is available in lightweight 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 Auto handgun options. High velocities, low recoil and reliable feeding make Guard Dog a favorable choice for defending home and family.
ANOKA, Minn. – October27, 2011 – Federal Premium®Ammunition offers new options for home defense rounds with Guard Dog™ Home Defense. These patented non-hollow-point, expanding full metal jacket(EFMJ) rounds are available in 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 Auto. All SKU’s for Guard Dog Home Defense are available now.
Optimal Home Protection
The risk to loved ones in the home is reduced due to its expanding polymer and large frontal expansion through all barriers.Federal’s EFMJ technology provides reliable terminal performance and expansion that isn’t stopped by materials such as dry wall or light clothing. Standard hollow points can plug upwhentraveling through material, which stops or impedesexpansion and doesn’t slow downthe bullet.This increases the chance for collateral damage. Guard Dog was specifically designed to do just the opposite. Guard Dog opens as it passes through interior walls,creating a wider surface area and allowingthe bullet to dissipate energy. The expanded surface area causes the bullet to slow down with each barrier it comes into contact with, minimizing collateral damage around the home. Decreased probability of serious injury to bystanders in other rooms or houses is sure to make defending home and family with Guard Dog a popular choice.
“Guard Dog is specially designed to expand every time,” said Brand Director Rick Stoeckel. “It will perform when you need it most. The non-hollow-point design is exclusive to Federal. We’ve tested it to minimize the possibility of collateral damage.”
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Guard Dog Home Defense has a high velocity with low recoil. Exceptional feed and function in semi-automatic handguns keeps homes and families safe. It also gives
citizens a reliable carry option where hollow-point ammunition is restricted.
Part No.Description
PD9GRD9mm 105-grain Expanding FMJ 1230fps
PD40GRD.40 S&W 135-grain Expanding FMJ 1200 fps
PD45GRD.45 Auto 165-grain Expanding FMJ 1140 fps
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About Federal® Cartridge Company
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has been
providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshellammunition since 1922. It pioneered the Premium category of ammunition and ispart of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturer, ATK Security and Sporting. For more information on Federal, visit
About ATK Security and Sporting
ATK Security and Sporting, headquartered in Anoka, MN, is a leading technology developer and supplier of ammunition for law enforcement, military and sporting applications; a manufacturer of optics, reloading gear and sport shooting accessories; and a leading producer of tactical accessories. The company serves sport shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement professionals, military and tactical markets worldwide. The group’s products include some of the most widely known and respected brands in the industry, including Federal Premium, CCI, Speer, RCBS, Alliant Powder, Champion, Weaver, Eagle Industries, and BLACKHAWK!.
About ATK
ATK is a global aerospace and defense company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues in excess of $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at
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