The Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense .380 Auto 50gr load (Liberty part no. LACD380023) is a 20-round box of lightweight self-defense ammunition. Liberty Ammunition says its Civil Defense .380 changed the pocket-pistol game by adding kinetic energy. The maker lists 18 to 26 percent less felt recoil and 48 to 50 percent more velocity than comparison rounds. The maker also lists a terminal effect of 2-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches deep and accuracy under 1 inch at 25 meters. It is the .380 Auto entry in the Civil Defense line.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .380 Auto, as listed on the maker’s product page.
• Bullet weight is 50 grains, a light projectile.
• Velocity is rated at 1500 fps, giving you a number to compare against other defensive loads.
• Kinetic energy is listed as 250 ft-lb, which the maker publishes alongside velocity.
• Accuracy is listed as under 1 inch at 25 meters, as printed on the product page.
• The maker’s terminal effect measurement is 2-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches deep, a published width and depth figure.
• The box holds 20 rounds, per the maker’s rounds-per-box listing.
• Felt recoil is listed as 18 to 26 percent lower than comparison rounds, per the maker.
• Velocity is listed as 48 to 50 percent higher than comparison rounds, per the maker.
• The maker lists reduced over-penetration as a benefit of this load.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much kinetic energy does it carry? The maker lists 250 ft-lb, and says it has 25 to 27 percent more kinetic energy than comparison defensive rounds.

Is there less recoil than standard loads? Liberty Ammunition lists 18 to 26 percent less felt recoil.

Buy the Liberty Civil Defense .380 ACP 50gr, 20-Round Box

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