SAAMI Releases Update of Abusive Mishandling Standard

SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^®, Inc., (SAAMI^®), is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 update to American National Standard SAAMI Z299.5-2023, Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Evaluation of New Firearms Designs Under Conditions of Abusive Mishandling for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers.

SAAMI is an accredited standards developer recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

The 2023 American National Standard SAAMI Z299.5-2023 update details test procedures that will aid the designer and manufacturer in evaluating the performance of new designs of firearms under certain conditions of abusive mishandling.

The publication of these standards is a primary part of SAAMI’s mission to establish and maintain standards to ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components.

SAAMI American National Standards are periodically updated to ensure they remain current with developments in the industry and to capture new cartridge designs introduced by its member companies.

Following development by SAAMI member companies, the standard is reviewed by independent manufacturers, government agencies, testing laboratories, users, and outside experts.

The 2023 standard update, along with four ammunition standards published by SAAMI, are available without charge to the public on SAAMI’s website here https://saami.org/technical-information/ansi-saami-standards/.

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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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Save the Date: 2024 SAAMI Ballistics Conference

A 2-Day Technical Seminar and Training Course plus a range day for product demonstrations or a visit to a local manufacturer.

Presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.
Hosted by Barnes Bullets.

OVERVIEW: 2024 will be the fifth biennial SAAMI Ballistics Conference. The purpose of the Conference is to serve as a training workshop and discussion forum addressing a broad range of topics relevant to small arms ammunition ballistic laboratory/test facility operations, methods, and equipment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The SAAMI Ballistics Conference will be of special interest to small arms ballistic laboratory technicians, ammunition and firearm test engineers, and test facility managers, civilian, law enforcement, and military who utilize the SAAMI standards in the manufacture or qualification of ammunition and firearms.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: The SAAMI Ballistics Conference will be held Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11 in Salt Lake City, UT at the Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel. There will be an optional site visit on Thursday, September 12 to a local range to demonstrate long-range radar tracking equipment or to a local manufacturer (to be finalized).

In an effort to keep the content of this event pertinent to the industry and testing community, SAAMI is looking to include new topics for the 2024 event. Topics planned for the 2024 conference include:

• PCB Ballistic Pressure Sensor User’s Training and Practical Workshop.
• Short and long-range radar system applications for projectile trajectory analysis.
• Long range ballistics measurement considerations.
• Legal considerations of test recordkeeping to mitigate product liability risk.
• In-process and final product measurements and data acquisition systems.

More information and a final, complete itinerary to follow.

RSVP: Please RSVP to Wanda Heckel at [email protected] if you are interested in attending or wish to receive the forthcoming formal invitation.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS: We are always looking to keep the Ballistics conference pertinent and valuable to the sporting arms and ammunition manufacturing community. If there are specific relevant topics you would like to see covered at this conference, or if you are interested in presenting, please include that information with your RSVP or to provide those ideas directly to Alan Serven, Senior Director of Technical Affairs at [email protected].

Any other questions can be addressed to Alan Serven [email protected] or Brian Osowiecki [email protected].

SAAMI Welcomes AAC Ammunition, Defender Ammunition Company, Forster Products and ROAM as New Members

SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^®, Inc., (SAAMI^®), is pleased to announce that AAC Ammunition, Defender Ammunition Company and ROAM have joined SAAMI as Supporting members and Forster Products has joined as an Affiliated member.

AAC Ammunition is a manufacturer of ammunition and is headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Defender Ammunition Company is a manufacturer of ammunition and is headquartered in Raeford, North Carolina. Forster Products is a manufacturer of tooling for the firearms and ammunition industry and is headquartered in Lanark, Illinois. ROAM is a manufacture of firearms and is headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

“We are very pleased to welcome AAC Ammunition, Defender Ammunition Company, Forster Products and ROAM to the SAAMI organization,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President and CEO. “In joining SAAMI, they become part of the premier US organization for the establishment and publication of standards for the safety, reliability and interchangeability of sporting arms and ammunition.”

As new Supporting and Affiliated members, these companies will have full access to SAAMI firearms and ammunition technical standards, as well as SAAMI’s reference ammunition program assessments. This status also lets their customers know they support the work SAAMI does for the entirety of the industry and the safety of participants of the shooting sports.

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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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SAAMI Welcomes AMMO, Incorporated, to Organization

SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^®, Inc., (SAAMI^®), is pleased to announce that AMMO, Incorporated, has joined SAAMI as a Voting Member. AMMO, Inc., is a manufacturer of ammunition and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“We are very pleased to have AMMO, Inc., join the SAAMI family,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President and CEO. “They are joining a long list of leading manufactures who are at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by the creation of standards that ensure the safety, reliability, and interchangeability of firearms and ammunition.”

As a new Voting Member, AMMO, Inc., will have a seat on the SAAMI Board of Directors and representation and voting privileges on committees. They will have the ability to introduce new cartridges for SAAMI standardization and will have full access to SAAMI firearms and ammunition technical standards, as well as the reference ammunition program assessments.  This status also lets AMMO, Inc.’s customers know they support the work SAAMI does for the entirety of the industry and the safety of participants of the shooting sports.

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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 design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of Two New Cartridges

SHELTON, Conn.—The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^®, Inc., (SAAMI^®) has announced the acceptance of a new shotshell and rimfire cartridge 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.

28-Gauge 3” – The 28-Gauge 3” was introduced by Olin Winchester with three loadings: 1⅛ oz. lead shot traveling at a velocity of 1,200 fps, ¾ oz. non-lead shot traveling at a velocity of 1,350 fps, and 1 oz. non-lead shot traveling at a velocity of 1,300 fps, all at a Maximum Average Pressure of 14,000 psi.

21 Sharp – The 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge was introduced by Olin Winchester with a 25-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 1,725 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 24,000 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 design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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SAAMI Posts New Publication on Range Cleaning

SHELTON, Conn — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^® has released its latest publication—“Considerations in Range Cleaning”—and posted the document to the SAAMI^® library of informational publications and advisories on its website (saami.org).

“This document reviews areas that must be taken into consideration when conducting range cleaning to ensure the safety of range personnel, employees, and those handling the waste stream for collection, transport, and disposal,” said Alan Serven, SAAMI’s Sr. Director, Technical Affairs.

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.

The new title is one of many valuable guides in the SAAMI resource center, which includes informational brochures, guidance documents, and advisories on topics related to the storage, use, and transportation of firearms, ammunition, and propellants.

Learn more about SAAMI and membership.

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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 design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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SAAMI Welcomes Capstone Precision Group and Geissele Automatics to Organization

SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute^®, Inc., (SAAMI^®), is pleased to announce that Capstone Precision Group and Geissele Automatics have joined SAAMI as Supporting Members. Capstone is a manufacturer of ammunition and is headquartered Mesa, Arizona. Geissele Automatics is a manufacturer of firearms and is headquartered in North Wales, Pennsylvania.

“SAAMI is pleased to welcome Capstone Precision Group and Geissele Automatics as Supporting Members,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President & CEO. “They are joining a long list of leading manufactures who are at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by the creation of standards that ensure the safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms and ammunition.”

As new Supporting Members, Capstone Precision and Geissele Automatics will have full access to SAAMI firearms and ammunition technical standards, as well as SAAMI’s reference ammunition program assessments. This status also lets Capstone and Geissele customers know they support the work SAAMI does for the entirety of the industry and the safety of participants of the shooting sports.

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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 design, manufacture, transportation, storage and use of these products.

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