Sound effects tag

Dry Fire Sound Effects

Dry Fire sound effects, the click of a trigger with nothing in the chamber. A dead, empty snap that tells everyone the gun is empty. Recorded on real pistols and rifles, close up, along with the rest of the handling: slides, bolts, safeties and magazines. It's a tiny sound with a lot of drama. Usually right before someone panics.

Libraries
54
Publishers
16
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$10 to $199
FiltersAll 54 libraries tagged Dry FireFilter by the spec, not just the subjectRecorded or designed, sample rate, bit depth, channel format, embedded metadata and file count. Narrow it down before you download anything.
Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic

Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
Tagged for Soundminer or UCSUntagged

Soundminer and UCS fields written into the files.

All 54 libraries tagged Dry Fire.
Page 1 of 4

All 54 libraries tagged Dry Fire

96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Desert Eagle 50 sound effects capturing single shots and Monster ammo at 0m, 1m, 10m and 40m perspectives, plus charging, dry fire, magazine moves and safety handling.
74 files · 510 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
AK-47 sound effects covering single shots, short and long bursts, charging, magazine changes, dry fires, safety clicks, sight flips, stock folding and rattles across multiple mic perspectives at 96kHz/24-bit.
173 files · 2.89 GB · Metadata
-23%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Ambisonic B.
This sound library provides pistol sound effects recorded from Glock 17 and 23 handguns. Includes authentic gunshots, mechanics, bullet/shell sounds, and designed weapon variations at 96kHz/24-bit.
343 files · 7 GB · Metadata
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround, Ambisonic B.
Modern military pistol recordings featuring diverse sound effects, from suppressed shots to mechanical operations, captured through multiple microphones and delivered in both stereo and 5.1 formats.
776 files · 2.21 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive library features 860 sound effects captured from 20+ Nerf guns, including motorized blasters, darts, and water weapons, recorded professionally with high-end equipment at 192kHz.
860 files · 2.9 GB · Metadata
48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, M/S, Surround, Ambisonic B.
This comprehensive collection features SAIGA-12 shotgun sound effects, including live shots, designed tails, detailed foley recordings, and game-ready assets with multiple microphone configurations and variations.
785 files · 1.78 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
This comprehensive handgun sound effects collection features 170 recordings captured from multiple distances, including chamber mechanics and gunshots recorded through 53 professional microphone channels in various formats.
170 files · 3.27 GB · Metadata
Only on Sonniss
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously captured sound effects of vintage firearms were recorded using multiple microphone positions, documenting both field acoustics and detailed weapon mechanics during outdoor range sessions.
31 files · 1.2 GB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection features authentic shotgun sound effects, including detailed shell loading, pump actions, safety switches, and multiple firing variations captured with precision.
27 files · 53 MB · Metadata

A dry fire depends on the gun. A pistol gives a light, sharp click as the hammer falls, while a bolt-action rifle gives a heavier clack. Each one has its own weight and snap. These libraries record the mechanics in detail, often from several mic positions, so the dry fire sits naturally next to the Cocking and Magazine sounds from the same weapon. Film uses it for the moment of panic. Games use it to tell players to reload.

Not sure the sound you need is in here? Ask us in the chat.