--- title: "Hornady Critical Defense Lite 38 Special 90gr Ammo" description: "New-production .38 Special ammunition with 90gr FTX polymer-tip bullets, nickel cases, boxer primers, and low-flash propellant. Includes 25 rounds." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/hornady-90300-38-spl-lite-90gr-ftx-critical-defense-25pk-ammo" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "New-production .38 Special ammunition with 90gr FTX polymer-tip bullets, nickel cases, boxer primers, and low-flash propellant. Includes 25 rounds." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/56681/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713459319" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Hornady Critical Defense Lite 38 Special 90gr Ammo" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Ammunition](https://www.kygunco.com/category/ammunition) / [Handgun Ammo](https://www.kygunco.com/category/ammunition/handgun-ammo) / HRN-90300 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/56681/main.jpg?v=1713459319) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # HORNADY Critical Defense Lite 38 Special 90gr FTX Ammunition | 25 Rounds Hornady Critical Defense Lite ammunition is designed for concealed-carry handguns and uses a 90-grain FTX polymer-tip bullet. Each .38 Special round features a nickel case, low-flash propellant, and boxer-primed reloadable brass construction. The 25-round box provides a listed muzzle velocity of 1,200 feet per second. $34.99 --- $1.40 per round ** 4 interest-free payments of **$8.75** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Flat Rate $13.94 for every 25 lbs. Shipping to HI & AK may incur additional fees. ** Ships To Your Home Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Selling fast. Limited quantities available. Item # 56681 Style HRN-90300 UPC 090255903003 Condition New Manufacturer [Hornady](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/hornady) Units Per Box 25 Caliber 38 Special Weight 0.5 lb Hornady Critical Defense Ammunition was purpose built for concealed carry guns and designed to deliver reliable and controlled expansion regardless of target every time.. Critical Defense Ammunition is loaded with Hornady's bullet which has a soft polymer insert that delivers superior controlled expansion and large, deep wound cavities over a wide range of velocities. Each round is loaded into a nickel case for increased visibility in low-light situations and premium low flash propellants that deliver proven performance, even in very short-barreled handguns that will not disrupt your vision. This ammunition was designed by Hornady to expand every single time. This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases. - Cartridge 38 Special - Grain Weight 90 Grains - Quantity 25 Round - Muzzle Velocity 1200 Feet Per Second - Muzzle Energy 288 Foot Pounds - Bullet Style Polymer Tip - Bullet Brand And Model Hornady FTX - Lead Free No - Case Type Brass - Primer Boxer - Corrosive No - Reloadable Yes ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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