[A Navy Vet]

"The U.S. is not a signatory on the Hague Conventions so is not bound by the limitations on ammunition, even though we generally follow the rules. More importantly, The Hague Conventions only apply to warfare between countries, not when fighting non-uniformed terrorists or Civil wars."

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that we are not a signatory. However, I do know that FMJ is a better choice against those who care to drag their wounded comrades off the battlefield. Not so certain that works with Islamist fighters. Any ME combat infantry here want to elaborate on that?

[redgolum]

FMJ will also go through barriers better than HP or expanding bullets.

In other words, if you want to get the guy behind the door, sand bag, etc, FMJ is a better choice.

[Buffalo Head]

"....I do know that FMJ is a better choice against those who care to drag their wounded comrades off the battlefield."

Better choice for whom? Again, you should be much more careful about repeating the foolishness uttered by low information folks.

The prime consideration when defending yourself from a deadly threat is to incapacitate the villain as quickly and certainly as possible. The wound inflicted from an FMJ bullet bullet may not incapacitate the aggressor quickly enough to prevent him from administering a hollow point bullet to you before he collapses. Yeah, his buddies can then drag him off for medical treatment while the coroner writes his report on you.