When it comes to realistic, safe, and effective firearms training, Simunition® products have become the industry standard for law enforcement and military professionals. From force-on-force scenarios to controlled classroom drills, choosing the right training ammunition can directly impact both safety and training outcomes.
In this guide, we break down the key differences between marking rounds, non-marking rounds, and SecuriBlank ammunition, using real product data to help you determine the best option for your training environment.
Simunition FX® rounds are designed to replicate real-world engagement while maintaining strict safety standards. Unlike live ammunition, these projectiles are engineered to transfer energy safely and prevent penetration.
Here’s what happens on impact:
This combination allows officers to train realistically while still maintaining a controlled and safe environment.
One of the most important distinctions in Simunition products is marking vs non-marking rounds.
Marking Rounds
Marking rounds are designed for force-on-force training, where visual confirmation is critical.
Key Benefits:
These are the go-to rounds for agencies running active shooter simulations or tactical engagements.
Non-marking rounds offer similar ballistic performance without leaving residue.
Key Benefits:
These are best suited for mechanical drills, qualification prep, and repetition-based training.
Across different calibers, Simunition maintains consistent training value while adapting to platform-specific needs.
This flexibility allows departments to train across multiple weapon systems with consistent safety standards.
While Simunition focuses on projectile-based training, SecuriBlank serves a different purpose.
Simunition and SecuriBlank products enable agencies to train realistically without compromising safety. Whether you’re running high-intensity tactical scenarios or controlled skill development drills, selecting the right round ensures both effectiveness and efficiency in your training program.
Simunition products are not sold directly to civilians for personal use. The company restricts sales to authorized law enforcement agencies, military units, and certified instructors. Federal and state laws in the USA do not prohibit citizens from owning Simunition, but the company chooses not to sell directly to civilians.
Civilians can, however, participate in certified training courses where instructors supply the rounds. If your agency is looking to procure Simunition FX® or SecuriBlank rounds, working through an authorized distributor is the correct channel.
While both use projectiles that mark on impact, Simunition is purpose-built for firearms training- not sport. Simunition FX® 9mm projectiles travel at nearly 600 fps, and the 5.56 variant reaches close to 650 fps, far exceeding paintball velocities.
The rounds cycle through real service weapons using conversion kits, replicating actual recoil and weapon handling. This makes Simunition a true tactical training tool, not a recreational substitute.
Face mask protection must cover the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth from all angles. Most paintball masks do not offer adequate protection at Simunition velocities or angles of impact.
Simunition-specific head protectors are designed to work with service helmets and are compatible with night vision goggles. Full-body coverage, including gloves, throat guards, and layered clothing, is also strongly recommended, especially for role players in force-on-force scenarios.
Yes, but they require a conversion kit. The tool-free conversion kits prevent the inadvertent chambering of standard live ammunition and are available for most handguns and rifles.
These kits can be installed quickly and allow officers to train with their actual duty weapons, which is a key advantage for realistic muscle memory development. Kits are available across platforms, including pistols, carbines, and select rifles like the HK417.
SecuriBlank rounds are blank cartridges designed specifically for weapon function drills and noise simulation. They contain no projectile, making them a zero-penetration-risk option. Simunition has developed SecuriBlank rounds as part of a complete line of training tools alongside FX marking rounds and conversion kits. They come in quiet, loud, and inert variants, making them ideal for classroom environments, malfunction drills, and scenarios where sound realism matters but a marking compound is unnecessary.
We supply Simunition FX®, marking and non-marking rounds, and SecuriBlank products at competitive pricing for law enforcement agencies.
Contact us today or browse available training products to find the right solution for your department.
