Editing Hollow-point bullet (section)

=== United Kingdom ===

Most ammunition types, including hollow-point bullets, are only allowed to a section 1 [[firearms certificate]] (FAC) holder. The FAC holder must have the calibre in question as a valid allowance on their licence. A valid firearms certificate allows the holder to use ball, [[Full metal jacket (ammunition)|full metal jacket]], hollow point and ballistic-tipped ammunition for range use and vermin control. A firearms certificate will only be issued to any individual who can provide good reason to the police for the possession of firearms and their ammunition. Until recently{{vague|date=May 2022}} all expanding ammunition fell under section 5 of the [[Firearms Act 1968]] and was only allowed when conditions were entered onto an FAC by the police. This condition would allow expanding ammunition to be used for:<ref name=herts /><ref>{{cite legislation UK |type=act |year=1991 |chapter=54 |act=Deer Act 1991 }}</ref>

* The lawful shooting of [[deer]]
* The shooting of [[vermin]] or, in the case of carrying on activities in connection with the management of any estate, other [[wildlife]]
* The humane killing of animals
* The shooting of animals for the protection of other animals or humans

Some ammunition types are still prohibited under section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968. Ammunition that explodes on impact or any [[ammunition]] that is intended for military use are examples of this.

Popular calibres used in the [[UK]] for [[vermin]], [[fox]] and [[deer]] control are as follows: [[.223 Remington]], [[.243 Winchester]], [[.308 Winchester]], [[.22-250]] amongst others, all using hollow-point bullets. Many rimfire calibres also use expanding ammunition such as [[.22 Long Rifle]], [[.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire]] and [[.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire]].