G2 Research Civic Duty Defense 380 ACP 64gr CEP Copper Expansion Projectile - 20 Rounds

The G2 Research Civic Duty Defense 380 ACP is a solid copper, lead-free self-defense round engineered specifically for reliable performance in close-quarters situations. Loaded with a 64-grain copper expansion projectile (CEP), this 380 ACP ammunition prioritizes controlled expansion and energy transfer over the over-penetration risks that plague many traditional hollow-point designs. Whether you carry a compact .380 for everyday defense or keep one as a backup, this 20-round box delivers the stopping performance you need without the liability of rounds passing through your target and endangering bystanders.

G2 Research adapted its proven Trocar design—originally developed for the R.I.P. fragmenting round—to create the Civic Duty platform. The solid copper projectile expands dramatically upon contact with soft tissue, reaching 2.5 times its initial diameter. This extreme expansion is the key: it transfers nearly 100% of the bullet's energy into the target, maximizing stopping effect while the projectile retains 99.9% of its weight inside the intended target. That means minimal risk of over-penetration in home-defense or indoor self-defense scenarios, a critical safety consideration for urban and apartment dwellers.

Because the round is constructed from solid copper with no lead, it's also an environmentally friendlier choice for range training and competition shooting. The barrier-defeating capability inherited from the R.I.P. design means the Civic Duty won't fail if your defensive shot encounters intermediate barriers—a real-world edge in unpredictable self-defense situations.

Key Features

• 64-grain solid copper projectile—lead-free design
• Expands to 2.5 times initial diameter upon impact
• Delivers extreme expansion for rapid energy transfer
• Retains 99.9% projectile weight, minimizing over-penetration risk
• Barrier-capable design defeats intermediate obstacles
• Optimized for close-quarters defense scenarios
• 20-round box

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Civic Duty .380 ACP over-penetrate in self-defense situations?

No. G2 Research designed the Civic Duty specifically to minimize over-penetration risk by retaining 99.9% of the projectile weight inside the target. The extreme expansion (2.5x diameter) dumps energy rapidly, making it suitable for close-quarters scenarios where over-penetration is a concern.

Is this ammunition suitable for barrier penetration?

Yes. The Civic Duty round is built on G2 Research's Trocar design, which was engineered to defeat intermediate barriers effectively while maintaining its expansion characteristics.

Is G2 Research Civic Duty lead-free?

Yes. The projectile is constructed from solid copper and contains no lead, making it a cleaner option for range shooting and environmentally conscious shooters.

What's included in this package?

Each box contains 20 rounds of G2 Research Civic Duty Defense .380 ACP ammunition.