I've had very good luck with Berry's and RMR plated bullets. I think your issues will be behind you with those choices.
RMR is also selling FMJ for around the same prices as plated now. Sign up for RMR email. They send free shipping deals out a few times a year.
I didn't see rabid animals in your letter to the judge. If your attorney says to write a new letter I would include that. I see rabid fox, raccoons, coyotes at least once a year in my area and I'm on the outskirts of a city. All are dangerous and can't be trusted not to attack humans.
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