BOOM Library has announced the release of a fully rebuilt and massively expanded sound effects library dedicated to firearm mechanics and Foley.
Recognizing the evolving needs of professional sound designers, BOOM Library fully re-recorded its classic Gun Handling library. Moving away from live shooting ranges, the team utilized heavily dampened indoor acoustic spaces to capture the intricate, tactile sounds of weapons with zero environmental reflections.
Axel Rohrbach, co-founder of BOOM Library, commented, “We realized our users needed absolute control over their spatial processing. By recording in a completely dry environment, we are delivering sounds completely free of spatial character, giving composers and sound designers the freedom to place them in any world they choose.”
The new Gun Handling library triples the size of its predecessor, offering over 1,700 individual sounds and more than 2 GB of high-definition audio. The collection covers a wide array of firearms, including assault rifles, submachine guns, pistols, revolvers, and bolt-action rifles. It meticulously details the essential actions that precede gunfire: magazine inserts, safety clicks, bolt pulls, dry fires, and grip adjustments.
The library is available for the introductory price of $71.20 USD until May 5th, 2026 (regular $89 USD). Legacy owners can upgrade for $23 USD during the promotion (regular $33 USD).
More information: BOOM Library / Gun Handling
