Fiocchi Ammunition
Authorized Dealer • Lecco, Italy Since 1876
Fiocchi Munizioni is the oldest continuously-operating ammunition manufacturer in Italy — founded in Lecco in 1876 by Giulio Fiocchi and family-owned across five generations through the present day. The American subsidiary Fiocchi of America opened the Ozark, Missouri plant in 1986 and produces a substantial share of the US-market inventory domestically while continuing to import Italian-made specialty loads. Keep Shooting carries the Fiocchi catalog where it fills gaps the bigger domestic manufacturers leave open: subsonic 9mm and 5.7x28mm FN loads for suppressed shooting, 9mm and 12 gauge blanks for film / training / signaling, 12 gauge rubber baton less-lethal rounds, and the workhorse .308 Winchester 150gr FMJ Shooting Dynamics rifle load for high-volume range and training use.
Fiocchi Ammunition at Keep Shooting
Fiocchi Munizioni S.p.A. traces its continuous operation to 1876, when Giulio Fiocchi founded the cartridge factory at Belledo, on the outskirts of Lecco in the Italian Alpine foothills. Five generations of family ownership later, Fiocchi produces ammunition across the full spectrum — shotshells, centerfire rifle and pistol, rimfire, blanks, and specialty loads — from facilities in Lecco (Italy) and Ozark, Missouri (US, opened 1986). Where Fiocchi distinctively shines for the Keep Shooting catalog is in the niche where domestic manufacturers tend to under-serve: subsonic loads for suppressor shooters, blanks for film and training, less-lethal 12 gauge, and the 5.7x28mm FN caliber that has only three or four manufacturers worldwide.
Subsonic Loads — 9mm and 5.7x28mm
For suppressed shooting, the bullet velocity must stay below the speed of sound (~1,125 ft/s) to avoid the supersonic crack that defeats the suppressor's purpose — which means heavier-than-standard bullets loaded to lower velocities. The Fiocchi Range Dynamics 9mm Subsonic 158gr FMJ runs a 158-grain bullet (vs. the standard 115gr / 124gr / 147gr range loads) at a velocity that stays subsonic from a 4″ pistol or 16″ PCC barrel. The Fiocchi Range Dynamics 5.7x28mm Subsonic 62gr FMJ is a particularly distinctive product — the standard 5.7x28mm load (FN's SS197SR sporting round) is supersonic at ~2,000+ ft/s, and few manufacturers produce a true subsonic variant in this caliber. Fiocchi is one of the only sources of subsonic 5.7 for shooters running suppressed FN Five-seveN, FN PS90, or Ruger 57 platforms.
Blanks — 9mm and 12 Gauge
Blank ammunition is wadded or crimped cartridges that produce the muzzle flash and report of live fire without launching a projectile, used for film and theater production, military re-enactment, starter-pistol signaling, dog training, livestock dispersal, and the various ceremonial applications (21-gun salutes, funeral honors). The Fiocchi 9mm Blank Ammo is a crimped 9mm Luger blank that cycles properly through semi-auto pistols only when the barrel has been modified for blank-firing use (a live-fire 9mm pistol fed blanks won't cycle — the projectile-less load doesn't generate the back-pressure required to operate the slide). The Fiocchi 12 Gauge Blank is the standard shotgun blank for starter-pistol signaling, livestock control, and avalanche-prevention work where federal and ski-patrol crews fire blanks to trigger controlled snow releases.
12 Gauge Rubber Baton — Less-Lethal
The Fiocchi 12 Gauge Rubber Baton Rounds are 12 gauge less-lethal projectile loads designed for crowd control, animal-deterrent use, and home-defense scenarios where the legal and tactical preference is for non-lethal force. The rubber baton (sometimes called a "rubber slug" though it's really a cylindrical baton) impacts at velocities that cause significant pain and bruising without the penetration of a lead slug or buckshot. Pair these with the broader less-lethal ammunition catalog for OC pepper rounds, bean bags, and other 12-gauge non-lethal options. Always confirm legality in your jurisdiction — some states restrict less-lethal ammunition to law enforcement use only.
Shooting Dynamics .308 — Range & Training
The Fiocchi Shooting Dynamics .308 Winchester 150gr FMJ is the price-leader rifle load for high-volume range and training use — full metal jacket projectiles in 150-grain weight (the most common .308 bullet weight, equivalent to US-spec M80 ball), brass-cased and Boxer-primed for reloading. .308 Winchester is the civilian designation for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge (with minor pressure / chamber differences analogous to the .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO relationship). For most modern .308 / 7.62 rifles — M14, M1A, FN FAL, AR-10, the Savage, Remington 700, and Tikka bolt-actions — Shooting Dynamics 150gr FMJ is the target / training load that won't break the budget.
Pairing & Cross-References
For shooters comparing the Fiocchi Italian catalog against domestic and other European options, see our Federal Ammunition catalog (the broadest domestic .308 / 7.62 offering), the Magtech catalog (Brazilian CBC-owned, similar positioning to Fiocchi as a NATO-pedigree import), the PMC catalog (South Korean Bronze + X-Tac), and the Winchester catalog. Browse by use case via the handgun ammo for suppressor use catalog (where Fiocchi subsonic 9mm and 5.7 live), the less-lethal ammunition category, the rifle ammo category for .308 alternatives, or the shotgun ammunition catalog for the broader 12-gauge inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fiocchi
Yes, we maintain inventory of the most popular Fiocchi products. Each product listing shows real-time stock status. If an item is temporarily out of stock, you can sign up for back-in-stock notifications on the product page.
Yes! All orders over $49.95 qualify for free shipping, including Fiocchi products. Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days.
Keep Shooting offers hassle-free returns on Fiocchi products. If you're not completely satisfied, contact our customer service team for a return authorization. All products must be in original, unused condition.
Yes, Keep Shooting is an authorized Fiocchi dealer. All products are sourced directly and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.