# Controlling ammo and reloading

> Control ammo in FiveM: infinite ammo and infinite clip for events, SetPedAmmo and AddAmmoToPed, manual reloading, and how ox_inventory manages ammo itself.

Source: https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-infinite-ammo-and-reload · FAM Tools · published 2026-09-11 · updated 2026-09-11 · about 8 min

**Short answer.** For events and PvP arenas, `SetPedInfiniteAmmo(ped, true, weapon)` gives unlimited reserve and `SetPedInfiniteAmmoClip(ped, true)` a never-empty clip. Set exact amounts with `SetPedAmmo`, `AddAmmoToPed` or `SetAmmoInClip`. `SetWeaponsNoAutoreload(true)` disables automatic reloading so players reload with R (or `MakePedReload`). With ox_inventory, ammo lives in item metadata — do not fight it with infinite-ammo natives outside dedicated modes.

## Key points

- Infinite reserve: `SetPedInfiniteAmmo`; endless clip: `SetPedInfiniteAmmoClip`.
- Exact ammo: `SetPedAmmo`, `AddAmmoToPed`, `SetAmmoInClip`.
- Manual reload: `SetWeaponsNoAutoreload(true)`.
- `SetWeaponsNoAutoswap(true)` keeps the empty weapon in hand.
- Inventories own ammo — only override in special modes.

Arenas want endless ammo, roleplay servers want every bullet to count, and hardcore servers want players to reload by hand. FiveM exposes natives for all three — as long as you remember that an inventory may already be managing ammo for you.

## Infinite ammo for arenas and events

*client.lua*

```lua
local function setArenaAmmo(enabled)
    local ped = PlayerPedId()
    local weapon = GetSelectedPedWeapon(ped)
    SetPedInfiniteAmmo(ped, enabled, weapon)
    SetPedInfiniteAmmoClip(ped, false) -- keep reloading, just never run dry
end
```

Turn it off when players leave the arena — see [redzone and PvP setup](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-redzone-pvp-weapon-setup).

## Setting ammo amounts

| Native | Does |
| --- | --- |
| `SetPedAmmo(ped, weapon, n)` | Sets the total for that weapon |
| `AddAmmoToPed(ped, weapon, n)` | Adds rounds |
| `SetAmmoInClip(ped, weapon, n)` | Sets the current clip |
| `GetWeaponClipSize(weapon)` | Clip size of the weapon |

Give ammo from the server through your inventory so it is saved — see [giving weapons](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-give-weapon-to-player) and [ammo items](https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-ammo-types-and-items).

## Manual reloading

*client.lua*

```lua
SetWeaponsNoAutoreload(true) -- empty clip stays empty until the player reloads
SetWeaponsNoAutoswap(true)   -- do not switch weapon when out of ammo

RegisterCommand('+reload', function()
    MakePedReload(PlayerPedId())
end, false)
RegisterCommand('-reload', function() end, false)
RegisterKeyMapping('+reload', 'Reload weapon', 'keyboard', 'R')
```

`SetWeaponsNoAutoreload` and `SetWeaponsNoAutoswap` are FiveM client natives. The default R key already reloads; the key mapping above only matters if you disabled the default control.

## Inventories and ammo

ox_inventory stores loaded ammo in the weapon’s metadata and sets it with `SetPedAmmo` when a weapon is equipped; reloading consumes ammo items. Infinite-ammo natives bypass that and can desync the saved count, so use them only in modes where inventory ammo does not matter.

## Questions

### How do I give infinite ammo in FiveM?

`SetPedInfiniteAmmo(PlayerPedId(), true, weaponHash)`; add `SetPedInfiniteAmmoClip(ped, true)` for a clip that never empties.

### How do I disable automatic reloading?

`SetWeaponsNoAutoreload(true)` on the client.

### How do I stop the game switching weapons when out of ammo?

`SetWeaponsNoAutoswap(true)`.

### Does infinite ammo work with ox_inventory?

It works, but bypasses inventory ammo; keep it for arenas and events.

## Related

- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-weapon-hud-ammo-display
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-ammo-types-and-items
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-redzone-pvp-weapon-setup
- https://fam-tools.com/guides/fivem-give-weapon-to-player