LibertyBC1

CIVIL DEFENSE

45ACP +P BRASS CASE

$41.49

SKU: LA-CD-45-057

127 in stock

127 in stock

DETAILS

Limited time offer for BRASS CASED Liberty Ammunition. These are identical to our regular 45ACP rounds except the case is not nickel plated. The Civil Defense 45 ACP is the best self defense 45 ACP cartridge on the market. It has more kinetic energy than any common 45 ACP self defense rounds, except the projectile is far lighter and more convenient to carry. It’s the best of both worlds, more effective than any 45 ACP, with more convenience than any other cartridge on the market. It is also lead free and California compliant.
Weight: 78gr
Velocity: 1900 FPS
Kinetic Energy: 600 FPE
Accuracy: < 1” @ 25 Meters
Rounds: 20 per box
Terminal Effect: 4 ½ “W x 12” D
Pressure: +P

Compared To Other Top Self-Defense Rounds

Lead-free, copper monolithic, nickel-plated projectiles. For a long time shooters have been in love with the power of the 45 ACP. However, until recently, 45 ACP rounds have been very heavy and hard to control. Thankfully, that is no longer a problem. The Civil Defense 45 ACP only weighs 78 grains. Despite only weighing 78 grains, it still has more kinetic energy than almost any other 45 ACP round on the market. With the way we design our projectiles, they pack one hell of a punch. Our Civil Defense 45 ACP is more convenient and more effective than any other 45 ACP round out right now. Our projectiles function differently than any other self-defense round on the market. We designed the Civil Defense line to eliminate threats with one round. We did this by creating the maximum amount of damage and tissue disruption possible. They do well against barriers, but when the large cavity fills with fluid, the hydraulic pressure builds until the side walls of the projectile explode. With that explosion comes rifle-sized temporary cavities and hydrostatic shock, therefore increasing stopping power by tenfold. Following the explosion, the bullet fragments into a starburst-shaped pattern creating multiple wound channels. This process also benefits in many other areas across the spectrum of things considered when talking about self-defense. Such as reduced over-penetration and lessening the risk of unintended casualties. Having a lighter projectile also leads to less muzzle flip for faster follow up shots.

REVIEWS

Kimber custom LW Shadow Ghost in 45acp

December 10, 2024

I use your ammunition in my sig P320 in 9 mil. Can I use it in my new Kimber 45 acp?

James

Cost

July 10, 2024

Sorry but $2+ a shell, I couldn’t afford the ammo to range test anything. I understand the times. But I just can’t see over coming the cost. Only real advantage to this round is it’s ability to go through armor. I’ll stick with this cheap Russian round I’ve fired 100’s of through everything I own with great results. Sorry again and to people who can afford to range test it adequately to assure cycling it could be a great option. Just not for a poor boy like me.

Kevin

Response from Liberty Ammunition

Kevin, we understand completely.

We are NOT a take to the range and blow through hundreds of rounds.

We are self-defense and the best at it.

Use the inexpensive stuff for the range and put us in the gun when you carry.

Your life is worth the $2.

Best self-defense 10mm/9mm on the market

July 7, 2025

About 6 years ago I bought my first 10mm, Rock Island Armory 10mm A2 FS HC , for self defense and bear country EDC. I bought 43 different types of ammo from every big and small company i could find to begin testing what I would carry for self defense against 2 and 4 legged threats. 3 different types of target scenario was setup, it took me 3 days to test each one maticuosly and with a broad assortment of ammo types amd weights I ended up picking the Liberty Civil Defense as my EDC ammo even though i thought it was a gimmicky round when I purchased it for the very first time, I even switched my back up 9mm to this brand…I will never trust any other round on the market with my or my family’s life on the line like I do with this ammo. The ONLY negative I can possibly point out, is you will always need to double tap if there is glass between you and the target, almost all other normal scenario barriers are no match. This round will penetrate through dense objects (such as a 6 inch polymer pillar that is hollow in the center) further than most FMJ or Hard Cast. If your in doubt…TRY IT OUT, you’ll ditch the gold dot/hydrashok/R.I.P forever

Chad C

Response from Liberty Ammunition

Thanks Chad,

We appreciate it!

Pure Ingenuity

July 7, 2025

I’ve purchased a few different calibers quite awhile back to choose one for self defense and my concern was truly bullet weight and at the range that problem was resolved quickly by a mere few shot. I found these rounds devastating and all three calibers I would feel very safe using anyone of them for self defense. In closing I would hate getting hit with one of these rounds, however I’m a law biding citizen.

Jeff Storm

Light, fast and devastating

July 7, 2025

I happened to come across a couple boxes of this wonderful ammo at my local indoor range, and decided to get a couple boxes to test in my Sig P220 Legion.

During the test I fired the Overwatch along with some Hornady Critical Duty w/ the 175Gr FlexLock and some Hornady Custom 155Gr XTPs.

First impression with the Overwatch is that it’s so light; it’s barely noticeable once the loaded mag is in the pistol because it’s so light.

The Overwatch is louder than the range rounds or the Hornady rounds I fired, but felt recoil is noticeably reduced.

Accuracy compared to the Hornady was perhaps a tad better due to reduced felt recoil at 10-25 Yards.

I had zero FTFs or any issues at all with the Overwatch; it cycled through my Sig flawlessly.

I cannot speak to the stopping power of this round since I’ve only punched holes in paper with it, but tests I’ve seen online are very interesting indeed.

I now plan to carry my Sig with Overwatch due to the great performance and low weight!

Captain Midnight

Response from Liberty Ammunition

CM,

Thanks for the review.

We are lighter to carry and hit harder than the other brands.

We also create a permanent wound channel compared to softer hitting Hornady rounds.

LibertyBC1

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Ammo: 45ACP +P BRASS CASE

  • Our Projectiles Function Differently

    Our Projectiles Function Differently Than Any Other Self-Defense Round On The Market. We Designed The Civil Defense Line To Eliminate Threats With One Round. We Did This By Creating The Maximum Amount Of Damage And Tissue Disruption Possible. They Do Well Against Barriers, But When The Large Cavity Fills With Fluid, The Hydraulic Pressure Builds Until The Side Walls Of The Projectile Explode. With That Explosion Comes Rifle Sized Temporary Cavities And Hydrostatic Shock, Therefore Increasing Stopping Power By Tenfold. Following The Explosion, The Bullet Fragments Into A Starburst Shaped Pattern Creating Multiple Wound Channels.

    Our Projectiles Function Differently

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