Duty-Proven Ammo Insights: Mike Hoskavich of ICC Ammo on Frangible Innovation, Terminal Ballistics, and Floor Interview – On The Range Podcast at NRA 2025
- Rick Hogg

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On The Range Podcast brings you unfiltered expertise from the firearms world, and our episodes from the inaugural Voices of the Second Amendment at NRA Annual Meeting 2025 in Atlanta are packed with value. Hosts Rick Hogg of War HOGG Tactical and Mark Kelley of Kelley Defense connect with Mike Hoskavich, CEO of ICC Ammo, in a full podcast discussion and an exciting on-floor interview. As pioneers in lead-free frangible ammunition since 2000, ICC delivers products that enhance safety without sacrificing effectiveness. This article recap, covers ICC's history, product details, performance insights, and demo results – ideal for those querying "ICC duty ammo review 2025.
"The ICC Ammo Story: Exclusively Lead-Free Frangible Pioneers
ICC Ammo has revolutionized the industry by focusing solely on lead-free frangible rounds. Mike Hoskavich shared in the podcast how ICC addressed lead hazards and ricochet risks, becoming a go-to for military and LE. "Hand-inspected for reliability, our ammo is built for real-world demands," Mike explained.
Frangible design causes bullets to powder on hard impacts, making it invaluable for training.
Product Spotlight: Versatile Lines for Training and Duty
Green Elite training ammo offers lead-free options in multiple calibers, matching duty loads for accurate practice. Duty & Defense exceeds FBI protocols, with hollow-points expanding in threats while fragmenting on barriers.
Mike discussed ammo for rifles, pistols, and breaching, emphasizing consistency and low recoil.
Floor Interview Action: Visual Proof of Performance
In the live on floor interview, Mike shot into steel and gel. Frangibles dusted on steel, no ricochets. Gel showed expansive energy transfer. "Essential for CQB," Rick noted.
Emphasizing Safety and Eco-Benefits
Lead-free reduces health risks; frangible minimizes injuries. Environmentally friendly for ranges.
Trends and 2A Advocacy
2025 sees demand for sustainable ammo. Voices hub promoted innovation for rights.
Final Thoughts: ICC Sets the Bar
Mike's sessions affirm ICC's excellence. Subscribe to an On The Range Podcast "CREW" member and check iccammo.com.













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