Norma Safeguard .40 S&W 180 Grain JHP is centerfire handgun ammunition featuring a jacketed hollow point projectile and brass cartridge case. Part of Norma's Safeguard series, this load uses a 180-grain bullet and is supplied in a 50-round retail box.
The ammunition has a manufacturer-published muzzle velocity of 1,015 feet per second and muzzle energy of 411 foot-pounds. These values describe Norma's reference ballistic performance and may vary with firearm and testing conditions.
The Safeguard projectile features jacketed hollow point construction. Its hollow-point cavity and metal jacket distinguish it from conventional full metal jacket ammunition. Norma identifies the Safeguard series as its defensive handgun ammunition line.
Norma identifies brass as the cartridge-case material for this load. Brass cases are widely used in centerfire handgun ammunition because of their established mechanical and sealing characteristics.
Norma lists a muzzle velocity of 1,015 FPS and muzzle energy of 411 ft-lb for the 180-grain .40 S&W Safeguard load. Published velocity and energy figures represent manufacturer test values rather than guaranteed performance from every firearm.
This Safeguard configuration contains 50 cartridges per retail box. The package quantity is a defining distinction when comparing it with other handgun ammunition products offered in different box counts.
The cartridge is designated .40 Smith & Wesson. Ammunition should be used only in firearms specifically chambered and rated for the corresponding cartridge, in accordance with the firearm manufacturer's instructions.