Author: Brody Hetland

SAAMI Welcomes Ten New Companies to the Organization

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SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce the following companies have joined SAAMI.

Q, LLC has joined SAAMI as a Voting Member. Q is a manufacturer of firearms and suppressors headquartered in New Hampshire.

Bachstein Consulting, LLC has joined as an Associate Member. Bachstein Consulting is a manufacturer of firearm components headquartered in North Carolina.

Christensen Arms has joined as a Supporting Member. Christensen Arms is a manufacturer of firearms headquartered in Utah.

Daniel Defense, LLC has joined as a Supporting Member. Daniel Defense is a manufacturer of firearms headquartered in Georgia.

Dynamic Research Technologies, LLC has joined as a Supporting Member. Dynamic Research Technologies is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Missouri.

HSM has joined as a Supporting Member. HSM is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Montana.

Just Cause Solutions, LLC has joined SAAMI as a Supporting Member. Just Cause Solutions is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Louisiana.

Liberty Ammunition has joined as a Supporting Member. Liberty Ammunition is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Florida.

General Inspection, LLC has joined as an Affiliate Member. General Inspection is a manufacturer of inspection and gauging equipment for the manufacture of ammunition headquartered in Michigan.

Oehler Research, Inc. has joined as an Affiliate Member. Oehler Research is a manufacturer of ballistic testing equipment for the firearm and ammunition industry headquartered in Texas.

“We are very pleased to have had so many great companies join the SAAMI family over the last few months,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President and CEO. “These companies are taking their place at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by helping to create and apply the standards that ensure the safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and suppressors.”

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About SAAMI

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:
Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges

SHELTON, Conn.—The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,®Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of three new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components.

Click on the cartridge name to open the introduction package.

7mm Backcountry – The 7mm Backcountry (7mm BC) was introduced by Federal Premium Ammunition (The Kinetic Group) with a 170-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,000 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 80,000 psi.

25 Creedmoor – The 25 Creedmoor (25 CM) was introduced by Hornady Manufacturing Company with a 134-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,810 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 62,000 psi.

338 Advanced Rifle Cartridge – The 338 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (338 ARC) was introduced by Hornady Manufacturing Company with a 175-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,050 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 52,000 psi.

For further information on these new cartridges please visit https://saami.org/technical-information/cartridge-chamber-drawings/.

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About SAAMI

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:
Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Ballistics Conference a Success, Attracts Largest Attendance

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SAAMI Ballistics Conference a Success, Attracts Largest Attendance

SHELTON, Conn.— The 2024 Ballistics Conference presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® (SAAMI®) on September 10-12 in Salt Lake City was a resounding success, including a record attendance of more than 110 industry professionals. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and components.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox kicked off the conference with a keynote address that highlighted the contributions of SAAMI for nearly 100 years.

The conference featured full-day presentations on September 10 and 11 and live demonstrations at a shooting range on September 12.

Included in the large turnout were international attendees from Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Germany and Spain. When SAAMI began its conference in 2014, attendance was around 40 individuals. Conferences have steadily increased in size and offerings through the years.  “This year’s record attendance is a clear indication of the importance of this event to the ammunition and firearm development and testing community, as well as government and law enforcement test labs and procurement activities.  It also is an important part of SAAMI’s commitment to the promotion of safety, reliability and interchangeability in firearms and ammunition for the shooting public,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI President and CEO.

This year’s conference displayed SAAMI’s commitment to keeping the agenda pertinent to the industry and user community with new topics on long-range ballistics and drag measurement, applications of additive manufacturing techniques, and measurement of physical dimensions of firearm parts and ammunition components by established manufacturers serving the industry.  Presentations on the operation of piezoelectric pressure transducers and other electronic sensors and associated data acquisition systems are included at every conference and form the backbone of the agenda.

The September 12 range day, which was new for the 2024 conference, featured a demonstration of the Infinition long-range radar system presented by Barnes Bullets; a demonstration of the Oehler System 89 for measurement of ballistic coefficient and time-of-flight presented by Oehler Research; a demonstration of the calibration system by the Modal Shop; and a chance to shoot variety of firearms provided by Browning Arms Company and H-S Precision.

SAAMI extends its thanks and appreciation to the sponsors of this year’s Ballistics Conference:

PCB Piezotronics – Gold Level

DEWESoft – Gold Level

Layered Manufacturing and Consulting – Silver Level

Oehler Research – Silver Level

National Technical Systems (NTS) – Silver Level

Kistler Group – Silver Level

H-S Precision – Bronze Level

SAAMI would also like to extend its thanks and appreciation to the Browning Arms Company and H-S Precision for providing firearms and ammunition for the range.

For questions about future sponsorship opportunities for the SAAMI Conference, please email [email protected].

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About SAAMI
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government, is dedicated to creating and promulgating technical, performance and safety standards for firearms, ammunition and components, and is committed to being the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible transportation, storage and use of these products.

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Media contact:
Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284