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
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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.
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.
Multi-channel sound effects of a Browning M2HB .50 cal, including single shots, bursts, handling foley, and components recorded at two locations with perspectives up to 500m.
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.
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.
Extensively recorded rifle sound effects featuring five weapons, with mechanical details and precise audio captured through twenty microphone positions, including close-range Neumann KRM recordings and distant perspectives.
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.
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.
Comprehensive .38 revolver sound effects recorded from multiple angles, featuring gunshots, handling, and mechanical actions, captured in various formats including Ambisonic and Holophone across 150+ meters.
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.
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.
This comprehensive collection features authentic shotgun sound effects, including detailed shell loading, pump actions, safety switches, and multiple firing variations captured with precision.
Meticulously recorded M1911A1 pistol sound effects feature 73 files across 24 perspectives, including varied gunshot distances, handling sounds and both long and short acoustic tails.
Detailed sound effects capture the Walther P38 pistol from multiple perspectives, featuring varied microphone distances, gunshot recordings, and handling sounds across two distinct recording locations.
Professional field recordings capture authentic Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun sound effects from multiple distances, featuring diverse handling noises and varied gunshot tails across 199 files.
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.