Hollow points also get a bad reputation because of accusations that they are “cop killers” by the anti-gun crowd. Actually, right now, most police in the U.S. are carrying some form of hollow-point or other self-defense-specific rounds in their guns every single day. Why, because they help them stop dangerous threats and minimize risks to innocent people.
Hollow points have basically gotten a bad rap since the 1930s when they were first introduced. Modern misinformation about these rounds is basically the product of anti-gun arguments, Hollywood fantasy, and general ignorance. They’ve come a long way since the 1930s, but correct information regarding their purpose has not. They are not “cop killers,” they are simply the best choice for a self-defense, home defense, and sometimes even hunting rounds.
Conclusion
So, why the constant bad press? The anti-gun narrative will stoop to any level to put a bad spin on a story, especially if it’s a story about a good guy with a gun. Calling them “cop killers” or “armor piercing” makes for a better headline than just calling them what they are: effective, efficient, and accurate self-defense bullets.