[untrained skeptic]

M-855 ammo with the penetrator can indeed be sold to US Citizens ...

I hadn't realized that the BATF has specifically exempted that round from the AP ammo ban. Thanks for the correction.

[ArrogantBustard]

5.56/.223 is specifically exempted, even though there are/were "pistols" chambered for it.

.30 '06 AP can be bought, because it's not considered a "pistol" round.

7.62x39 is considered a "pistol" round, and is not exempted. Back in the early '90s, you could buy ChiCom 7.62x39 that was steel core. Crap, but cheap. Then somebody made a 7.62x39 "pistol" and BATF cut off imports of the stuff. Then X42 cut off imports of anything firearms related from the ChiComs.

At least, that's how I remember it.

[green iguana]

There is no AP ammo ban. You can buy .50 BMG AP, API and APIT if you want (when it’s available.) I’ve bought all three this year.