Hard work. Long nights. Risks of the road. For every reason, now more than ever, choose Federal Premium—Your Partner In Protection.
We’ve simplified self-defense with a new answer for civilian use.
More powerful defense starts with a payload of copper-plated buckshot engineered to split on impact.
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Effective self-defense requires ammunition that provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance. Choose the Federal Ammunition that defines your purpose.
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We all have different paths, but protection is our common bond. Experience the reasons real shooters choose Federal.
With Federal, Sara stays ready to return home to her family after an overnight shift in a world that keeps getting crazier.
The hours are long, but a dedication to family, customers and himself are worth it for James.
For Charles, the road can be a beautiful place, but there are risks—every road and every mile.
An entire life savings and years of hard work. A lifelong dream and commitment to family. Carlos entrusts all of it to Federal.
Whether it’s a wall in a self-defense situation or a barrier in a competition stage, shooters have a tendency to crowd the cover around which they intend to shoot. Big mistake. Federal ambassador Josh Froelich shows why putting some space between you and the cover will help you shoot more effectively.
Heavy clothing is one of the most common barriers a bullet needs to overcome in a self-defense situation. Yet, it’s also what causes most bullets to fail. But not Federal Premium HST and Hydra-Shok Deep. Watch what happens when they go up against competitors in this real-world test.
Our handgun guru gives an inside look at the advantages of the segmenting bullet used in Syntech Defense.
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In the amount of time it took you to read this, another home was burglarized in the U.S.
Real-world self-defense scenarios often require drawing and shooting with one hand. Federal brand ambassador Josh Froelich explains how to make this concept part of your training routine.
You don’t get to choose the circumstances of a self-defense situation. That’s why Federal brand ambassador Josh Froelich practices drawing from the three most common start positions.
When it comes to effective concealed carry, there is no one-size-fits all option. How you carry and the holster you use depends on the clothes you wear, and business casual presents its own unique challenges. This video from BLACKHAWK! spells out what you need to do.
A lot has changed in the century since many of our most popular handgun cartridges hit the scene. Bullet construction has completely changed the classic caliber debates and left shooters with a surprising answer.
There’s a big difference between being out of sight and out of danger. We explain how to take this into consideration when planning for defense inside and outside your home.
It can be challenging to determine if personal protection is right for you. Our experts walk you through the decision-making process, share tips and suggestions, and provide additional resources to start your journey.
A personalized in-home plan is critical to effectively protect yourself and your family—here’s how to develop one.
He was attacked without warning and stabbed 14 times in his face, throat and hands. But a survivor’s mindset and Federal Premium HST enabled Special Agent Bill Gray to overcome all odds.
Choosing to own firearms for home defense and personal protection is a responsibility, especially with children in the home. Learn how to use firearm safety, proper storage and clear communication to make your home safer.
The shooting sports run on a steady diet of full metal jacket handgun ammunition. But some shooters make the mistake of using it for protection. We break down why FMJs need to stay at the range.
Hydra-Shok ammunition defined self-defense for a generation—now there’s an all-new version of the proven load, and its performance is tallying up an ever-growing list of awards and recognition among personal protection experts.
How we train and practice can make all the difference off the range when it matters most. Champion shooter and Federal ambassador Julie Golob shares her four top steps for keeping your personal protection skills sharp.
Finding the right defensive and training loads is critical for personal protection, and Federal offers a wide range of ammunition tools that will fit your needs and budget.
Whether you’re operating a handgun, shotgun or rifle, responsible firearms ownership and use demands that you carefully and thoughtfully follow the four rules of gun safety.
Never second-guess your right to carry with the USCCA’s concealed carry reciprocity and state gun laws map. It’s easy to use and completely free.
You’ve taken your state-required training and applied for your concealed carry permit. You’re ready to go, right? Wrong! There’s more to concealed carry than getting a CCW permit and strapping a gun on your hip. Learn the top mistakes newcomers make and how to avoid them.
Crime statistics cannot capture the human element of self-defense. Check out these shocking true stories of USCCA Members who were forced into action, and learn the lessons they have to share.
Hannah Barron
Helping the next generation of outdoorswomen realize they can do anything they set their minds to.
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Steve & Aaron Gould
Exhibition shooting helped bring these brothers together and send them down a path all their own.
Lee & Tiffany Lakosky
The couple who has combined their love of hunting, habitat and each other to create a phenomenon.
22plinkster
The guy who’s turned viral videos into a career, one trick shot at a time.
Ashley Carroll
Singing her way to national titles.
Bobby Guy
Introducing the world to waterfowl hunting one video at a time.
Caitlin Connor
Crushing clays—and any competition.
Casey Reed
This Federal engineer and top USPSA competitor has his sights on target.
Chad Belding
Making “The Fowl Life” a way of life.
Corey Cogdell-Unrein
Shooting with Dad started a journey that’s reached the world stage.
Sportswoman Courtney
Sportswoman Courtney lives to share her outdoor adventures.
Dakota Overland
The future has never been brighter for this young competitor.
Hickok45
His down-home personality and trustworthy advice on guns have nearly broken the internet.
Jim Gilliland
Precision pumps though the veins of this veteran sniper and long-range shooter.
Josh Froelich
Driven to compete and dedicated to teaching others.
Julie Golob
Veteran. Mother. And one of the most successful competitive shooters of all time.
Katie Jacob
Ambition and skill have quickly carried this teenager to the world stage.
Kayle Browning
With a record like this, clays don’t have a sporting chance.
Krystal Dunn
A competitor who knows how to raise eyebrows—literally.
Nick Hoffman
Experiencing the outdoors one crazy trip at a time.
Steven Rinella
Taking field-to-fork to a whole new level.
Vincent Hancock
This world champion just keeps getting better.