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Browse our inventory of handgun ammunition from trusted brands like CCI Ammunition, G2 Research, Hornady, Cor-Bon, and Double Tap Ammunition. Chesapeake Gunslingers offers dependable, accurate handgun ammunition built for concealed carriers, target shooters, and self-defense users who need rounds they can trust when it matters most. From hollow points for personal protection to full metal jacket rounds for practice sessions, we stock a wide variety of calibers to fit your pistol or revolver. Pair your rounds with handguns and handgun magazines from our lineup. Round out your kit with rifle ammunition, shotgun shells, semi auto handguns, revolvers, and scopes sights and optics from our full inventory.
Shop ammunition online by comparing models, checking current availability, and reviewing specifications such as caliber, capacity, barrel length, and sight configuration. Choosing the right load means matching the cartridge to your firearm and your intended purpose.
Use these pointers as you build your supply:
Browse the full ammunition catalog online or stop by the gun shop in Fallston, Maryland to handle boxes in person and talk through load selection with someone who shoots locally. Chesapeake Gunslingers serves customers in the nearby cities of Bel Air, Whitemarsh, Forest Hill, Joppa, and Abingdon, keeping a working inventory built around what hunters, defenders, and competitive shooters across Harford County and the Baltimore region actually use.
Federal law requires ammunition buyers to be at least 18 for rifle and shotgun cartridges and 21 for handgun cartridges, and Maryland follows those age thresholds while requiring all ammunition sales to be conducted through licensed dealers. Buyers prohibited under federal or state law from possessing firearms are equally prohibited from possessing ammunition, so confirm eligibility before placing an order. Maryland Department of Natural Resources regulations may apply when discharging certain loads during specific hunting seasons or on designated lands.
Transport ammunition in original packaging or a dedicated container, kept separate from loaded firearms during travel whenever practical, and store reserves in a climate-controlled area away from heat sources and solvents. For questions about availability, special-order calibers, or bulk pricing, contact the shop directly and the team will help match your needs to current stock.
Grain refers to the weight of the projectile itself, with one grain equal to 1/7000th of a pound. Heavier grain bullets generally retain energy at distance, while lighter grain bullets often deliver flatter trajectories at typical ranges.
Full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds feature a lead core fully encased in copper or brass and are typically used for range practice and training. Jacketed hollow point (JHP) rounds have an exposed cavity at the tip designed to expand on impact, making them the standard choice for personal defense.
Only firearms specifically rated by the manufacturer for +P pressures should be used with +P loads, since these cartridges generate higher chamber pressures than standard SAAMI specifications. Check your owner’s manual or the slide markings before loading +P rounds.
Keep ammunition in a cool, dry location with stable temperature and low humidity, ideally in sealed containers with desiccant packs. Maryland’s humid summers make climate-controlled storage particularly important for long-term reliability.
Most modern firearms can safely fire steel-cased ammunition, though some manufacturers advise against it for warranty reasons or due to harder primers and bimetal jackets that may accelerate wear. Always consult your firearm’s owner’s manual before extended use.
Upland hunters commonly use lead shot in sizes 6 through 8 for birds like pheasant, quail, and dove. Waterfowl hunters are required to use non-toxic shot such as steel, bismuth, or tungsten, typically in sizes BB through 4 depending on the species.
Rimfire cartridges, particularly .22 LR, are sensitive to chamber dimensions, barrel harmonics, and bullet seating, so the same load can produce different group sizes in different firearms. Many shooters test several brands to find the load their specific firearm prefers.
Maryland law requires ammunition sales to be conducted through licensed dealers, meaning online ammunition purchases must typically be shipped to a Maryland FFL rather than directly to a residence. Always confirm the shipping options at checkout and verify the receiving dealer accepts ammunition transfers.
