Choosing the Right Blank Ammunition for Your Application:

Blank ammunition selection depends entirely on your intended use and the firearm or blank firer you're using. Browse our range of blank firing pistols.

Dog Training Applications: For gundog training, 9mm PAK blanks deliver the sharp report needed to condition retrievers and pointers to gunfire without excessive volume. Start with lower power .22 Short blanks for young dogs, progressing to full power 9mm PAK as training advances. Fiocchi 9mm PAK blanks are our most popular choice for professional gundog trainers due to their consistent primer ignition in outdoor conditions.

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Starter Pistols & Athletics: 8mm blanks remain the international standard for track and field events. Their distinctive crack carries clearly across stadiums while producing minimal residue.

Theatrical & Film Production: .380 blanks offer the visual flash and report needed for realistic firearm effects while meeting insurance requirements for on set safety.

Always match blank caliber to your device's chamber specification – using incorrect blanks can damage blank firers or create safety hazards.

Technical Specifications & Performance Characteristics:

Understanding blank ammunition specifications ensures optimal performance and device longevity.

Primer Types & Ignition Reliability: Quality blank rounds use Boxer primers with corrosion resistant compound sealing. Fiocchi blanks employ sealed primers that maintain reliability in damp UK conditions, critical for outdoor gundog training where moisture exposure is unavoidable. Cheaper blanks use unsealed primers prone to misfire after storage or environmental exposure.

Propellant Load & Sound Output: Sound pressure levels vary significantly between calibers. 9mm PAK blanks typically produce 130-140dB at 1 meter, while 8mm Knall blanks reach 125-135dB. .22 Short blanks deliver 110-120dB, making them suitable for noise-sensitive environments. Propellant chemistry affects both volume and residue. Double-base powders (nitrocellulose + nitroglycerin) burn cleaner than single-base alternatives, reducing fouling in your blank firer's chamber and gas ports.

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Crimp Design & Gas Expansion: Premium blanks use star crimps that create controlled gas expansion and consistent back pressure. This matters particularly for semi-automatic blank firers that rely on gas operation for cycling. Poor crimp quality leads to inconsistent cycling and increased wear on recoil springs.

Case Material & Extraction: Brass cased blanks (standard for 9mm PAK and .380) allow reliable extraction and can be reloaded by advanced users. Nickel plated brass cases resist corrosion during long term storage. Steel cased 8mm blanks (common in budget starter pistol ammunition) are use once discard, but cost-effective for high volume applications.

Store blank ammunition in cool, dry conditions. Shelf life typically exceeds 10 years when properly stored, though primers may degrade faster in humid environments.

Our Brands: Reliability & Field-Proven Performance:

We stock blank ammunition from manufacturers with decades of specialised blank production experience.

Fiocchi has supplied blank ammunition to European law enforcement and military training programs since the 1960s. Their 9mm PAK blanks undergo the same quality control processes as their live ammunition, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency that professional trainers demand. We stock Fiocchi as our premium recommendation for gundog handlers and serious training applications.

All brands we stock meet CIP (Commission Internationale Permanente) proof standards and are legally sold throughout the UK and EU. We don't stock unmarked or import blanks of questionable origin.