Agency Use Policy for Specialty Ammunition - CeramiStrike™

9mm 115 Grain – Barrier-Blind Ceramic Tipped

Mission-Driven Performance

 

 

Agency Use Policy for Specialty Ammunition
CeramiStrike™ Deployment Protocol – [Agency Name]

I. Purpose
This policy establishes operational guidelines for the authorized use, handling, and documentation of specialty ammunition—specifically ForseMark CeramiStrike™—within [Agency Name]. CeramiStrike™ is a ceramic-tipped, barrier-optimized round engineered for law enforcement operations requiring enhanced glass penetration, minimal deflection, and controlled shrapnel dispersion to neutralize threats in hardened or vehicle-based environments.

II. Scope
This policy applies to all sworn personnel, tactical units, firearms instructors, and support staff involved in:
Vehicle interdiction and high-risk traffic stops
Tactical entries involving glass, metal, or composite barriers
Protective details operating in hardened urban environments
Scenario-based training involving specialty ammunition

III. Ammunition Description
Product: ForseMark CeramiStrike™ Type: Specialty Duty Round – Ceramic Tip
Caliber: 9mm
Tip Composition: Proprietary ceramic alloy bonded to jacketed lead core

Performance Profile:
Penetrates auto glass and laminated barriers with minimal deflection
Produces controlled shrapnel dispersion post-barrier for threat disruption
Maintains trajectory integrity through angled or curved surfaces
Reduces ricochet risk compared to steel or copper-tipped alternatives

IV. Authorized Use Cases
CeramiStrike™ may be deployed in the following scenarios:
Vehicle stops involving threats behind glass or reinforced panels
Tactical entries requiring barrier defeat through storefronts, windows, or windshields
Protective assignments in environments with hardened or ballistic-resistant architecture
Specialized interdiction missions requiring rapid threat neutralization through glass
Use must be documented in the operation plan and post-action report. Officers must assess backdrop conditions, penetration risk, and civilian proximity prior to engagement.

V. Training & Qualification
All personnel authorized to deploy CeramiStrike™ must complete:
Specialty ammunition familiarization (ceramic tip behavior, glass dynamics)
Platform-specific qualification using CeramiStrike™ rounds
Scenario-based training emphasizing deflection control and shrapnel management
Annual requalification and policy review
Training records must be maintained by the Firearms Training Unit and reviewed annually.

VI. Storage & Inventory
Store CeramiStrike™ in secure, climate-controlled armory locations
Maintain separation from standard duty and training ammunition
Log inventory by lot number, quantity, and expiration date
Conduct quarterly audits and reconcile against deployment logs

VII. Legal & Compliance Notes
CeramiStrike™ is compliant with most state and federal law enforcement ammunition policies
Not classified as armor-piercing under ATF guidelines due to ceramic tip composition
Deployment must align with agency use-of-force policies and backdrop evaluation protocols
Officers must be briefed on jurisdictional restrictions regarding specialty ammunition

VIII. Accountability & Review
Supervisors must ensure compliance with this policy during all deployments

Deviations must be documented and reviewed by Tactical Operations Command

This policy shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect changes in law, equipment, or operational best practices

Approved By: [Chief or Director Name]

[Title]

[Agency Name]

[Signature & Date]