Fired 5.56×45 NATO Blank Keyring | Keychain

What Is a Blank?

A blank cartridge has powder and a primer but no bullet. Instead, the case neck is lengthened and closed with a star-shaped crimp, so the shape is quite different from a live round. Fired through a rifle fitted with a blank-firing adaptor, it gives the noise and recoil of a real shot for training and exercises.

This keyring is a 5.56×45 NATO blank that has already been fired. The cases are collected, cleaned and polished, and nothing live remains.

Two Ways to Have It

• 25mm split ring – ready for your keys
• Inert round – no attachment, for display or a collection

A Keepsake from Training

For many people the 5.56 blank is the round they actually fired most – on exercise, in basic training or on field days. It makes a cheap, light keepsake or a small gift for a recruit, a veteran or an instructor.

Each case carries its own headstamp and marks from use, so no two are identical.

Prefer a round with a bullet? The 5.56×45 NATO bullet keyring has a professionally seated bullet, and the “Light but lethal” keyring adds an engraving. Also see the .223 Remington bullet keyring – the civilian round closely related to the 5.56×45.

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FAQ

Q: Is this a real blank bullet casing? Yes – a genuine 5.56×45 NATO blank that has been fired. There is no bullet; the end is a star-shaped crimp.

Q: Why does it look different from a normal round? Blanks have a longer neck closed with a crimp instead of a bullet.

Q: Is it safe to carry? Yes. It has been fired, with no powder and no live primer, and is legal to own and carry in the UK without a licence. Always check with your airline before travelling abroad with this item.

Q: Ring or inert round? Choose the 25mm split ring for your keys, or the inert round with no attachment for display.

Q: Will mine match the photos? Very closely, but headstamps and small marks vary from case to case.

Q: Does it make a good gift? For a recruit, cadet instructor or veteran, yes – it is small and inexpensive. Our gift box is available separately.