The invention relates to a receiving element for a first and a second fixing element for use in bolt setting devices, comprising a receiving area (6) for the first fixing element (2) and comprising a connecting attachment (15) that is used together with the second fixing element to connect the receiving element (1) to a second receiving element (21) in a pivotal manner. The aim of the invention is to simplify the handling, production, and/or magazining of fixing elements for use in bolt setting devices. This is achieved in that the connecting attachment (15) has a detent and/or snap receiving portion (16) for the second fixing element.