Lake City M200 5.56x45mm NATO Blanks | NSN 1305-00-182-3217 | 1000 Round Case | Made in USA

Description

BTL Supply is pleased to offer a 1000 round case of genuine Lake City M200 5.56mm blank cartridges. The M200 is the standard U.S. military blank for the M16/M4 family and the M249. It's built at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant to military specification, which makes it a reliable choice for K9 gunfire conditioning, force-on-force training, film and theatrical work, ceremonies, and reenactments.

Item Details

• Manufacturer: Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, Missouri
• Model: M200 Blank Cartridge
• NSN: 1305-00-182-3217
• DODIC: A080
• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
• Type: Blank (no projectile)
• Case: Brass, extended neck with rosette (star) crimp
• Identification: Purple (violet) lacquer on the crimp, knurled case body
• Designed For: M16 series, M4 series, M249 SAW, M231 port firing weapon
• Quantity: 1000 rounds
• Packaging: Loose in a plastic bag
• Origin: Made in the USA
• SKU: LC-M200-1000
• UPC: 00020892030558

Background

Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri has been the U.S. military's main source of small arms ammunition since 1941, and it produces most of the 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition used by U.S. forces today. The Lake City headstamp is one of the most recognized in the ammunition world.

The M200 is the military's standard 5.56mm blank. It replaced earlier blank designs that used wads, which could leave debris in the bore and pose a hazard downrange. The M200 seals with a rosette crimp instead, and its extended case neck lets it feed and chamber like a ball round. The purple lacquer and knurled case make it easy to tell apart from live ammunition at a glance.

Who Uses the M200

Military units have relied on the M200 for decades in force-on-force training, field exercises, and ceremonial honors. That track record makes it a go-to choice for K9 handlers and gun dog trainers doing gunfire conditioning, law enforcement academies running scenario training, film and theatrical armorers, military reenactors, and honor guards who need a dependable mil-spec blank in quantity.

Important Use Notes

Semi-automatic and automatic firearms need a blank firing adapter (BFA) to cycle blanks. Without one, expect to operate the action manually. Blanks are not harmless: muzzle blast and gas can cause serious injury at close range. Never point a firearm loaded with blanks at anyone, and follow all range and safety protocols. Please make sure this item is compatible with your firearm before ordering.

Condition

Overall Condition: New
Specific Notes: Genuine military specification production. Ships as 1000 loose rounds in a plastic bag. There are no individual boxes, clips, or bandoliers.

What's Included

• 1000 rounds of Lake City M200 5.56mm blanks, loose in a plastic bag
• No boxes, clips, or bandoliers included

Frequently Asked Questions

Do 5.56 blanks need a blank firing adapter?

To cycle a semi-automatic or automatic firearm, yes. A blank does not produce enough gas pressure on its own to run the action, so a BFA is needed. Without one, the blanks will still fire, but you will need to cycle the action by hand.

Will M200 blanks cycle an AR-15?

With a BFA made for your rifle's barrel and muzzle threads, the M200 is designed to run in M16 and M4 pattern rifles. Results can vary with the adapter and the rifle, so test before relying on it for training or a production.

Are these genuine military M200 blanks?

Yes. These are Lake City Army Ammunition Plant production M200 blanks, NSN 1305-00-182-3217, DODIC A080, with the purple lacquered rosette crimp and knurled case body.

Can agencies and training units get a quantity quote?

Yes. Law enforcement agencies, academies, and training organizations can request quantity pricing through our LE/Govt Sales page.

Does this ship to my state?

Blanks ship as ammunition by UPS Ground with signature required. Any state ammunition restrictions are applied at checkout based on your shipping address.