Which type of ammunition can penetrate soft body tissue despite being designed for training?

The most suitable type of ammunition that can penetrate soft body tissue, even though it’s intended for training purposes, is lead round nose ammunition.

Lead round nose ammunition is typically designed for enhanced accuracy and reliability during training sessions. The soft lead material and rounded profile allow for effective penetration of soft tissue. It is commonly used in practice scenarios where realistic performance is desired, and it can effectively simulate the terminal ballistics seen with many service rounds during actual firearm use.

On the other hand, blank round ammunition is specifically designed to produce a noise and muzzle flash without a projectile, making it incapable of penetrating tissue. Armor-piercing ammunition is engineered to penetrate hard targets like body armor and is not typically designated for training. Frangible ammunition is designed to disintegrate upon impact with hard surfaces to minimize the risk of ricochet and is less effective at penetrating soft tissue.