Author: Erik Scarpati

SAAMI® Supports Project ChildSafe® by Donating $18,000

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SHELTON, Conn. — At its recent annual board and committee meetings in Springfield, Mass., the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) auctioned many generously donated products from industry members to raise $18,000 in support of Project ChildSafe®, the nation’s most comprehensive firearm safety and education program. Launched in 1999, Project ChildSafe is the official firearm safety program of the NSSF® with the goal to provide a real firearm safety solution for every community. Since its inception, Project ChildSafe has distributed over 42 million free safety kits — which include gun locks in support of this goal.

SAAMI commemorated its 100th anniversary in 2026, recognizing a century of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, suppressors and components.

“This year’s results were especially gratifying since we are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the founding of SAAMI. We are proud that members of our industry not only supported our event by donating great auction items, but they were also engaged in showing their support for Project ChildSafe by actively and generously participating in the fundraising auction,” said SAAMI President and CEO Joe Bartozzi. Several one-of-a-kind special edition firearms specifically commemorating this major milestone for SAAMI were provided by member companies.

A one-of-a-kind Colt Government Model 1911 featuring serial number SAAMI1, custom engraved "SAAMI 1926–2026" to commemorate the organization's centennial milestone.
A one-of-a-kind Colt Government Model 1911 featuring serial number SAAMI1, custom engraved with “SAAMI 1926–2026” inlaid with gold to commemorate the organization’s centennial milestone.

“Project ChildSafe is the preeminent champion for the promotion of real-world solutions for responsible gun ownership, including firearm safety and education programs,” added Bartozzi. “Our members are very proud to support the efforts of the nation’s most comprehensive firearm safety and education program delivering real results.”

Industry sponsors of the SAAMI auction were Bachstein Consulting, Benelli USA, Beretta USA, Braztech International, Browning, Colt, CZ, Dan Martin – Art & Photo, Fiocchi of America, GLOCK, Henry Repeating Arms, Heritage Manufacturing, Hodgdon Powder Company, Hornady, Kahr, Liberty Ammunition, Norma Precision, North American Arms, Q, RCBS, Ruger Firearms, Savage Arms, SIG SAUER, Smith & Wesson, Supply Energetics, Taurus, The Kinetic Group, True Velocity and Winchester.

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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, suppressors, and their 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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203-426-4358. Ext 260

SAAMI® Supports USA Shooting by Donating $28,000

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SHELTON, Conn. — At its recent annual board and committee meetings in Springfield, Mass., the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) auctioned many generously donated products from the industry to raise $28,000 in support of USA Shooting, the National Governing Body for international shooting sports in the United States. The U.S. Olympic Shooting Team earned five total medals while competing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Team USA will return to Olympic competition at Los Angeles 2028.

SAAMI commemorated its 100th anniversary in 2026, recognizing a century of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, suppressors and components.

“We had amazing support from our industry in support of this fundraising effort. Because we are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the founding of SAAMI this year, we were especially trying to exceed last year’s donation to USA Shooting, which — I am happy to report — we did. We are proud that our members not only donated great auction items, but they were also engaged in showing their support for USA Shooting by actively participating in the fundraising auction,” said SAAMI President and CEO Joe Bartozzi. Several one-of-a-kind special edition firearms specifically commemorating this major milestone for SAAMI were provided by member companies.

PHOTO CAPTION: A one-of-a-kind Smith & Wesson Model 629 Mountain Gun, custom engraved "SAAMI 1926–2026 SETTING THE STANDARD FOR 100 YEARS" to honor the centennial milestone.
PHOTO CAPTION: A one-of-a-kind Smith & Wesson Model 629 Mountain Gun, custom engraved “SAAMI 1926–2026 SETTING THE STANDARD FOR 100 YEARS” to honor the centennial milestone.

“USA Shooting’s athletes are outstanding standard-bearers for the shooting sports and firearm safety,” added Bartozzi. “Our members are very proud to support the amazing American athletes that showcase the shooting sports at world-class levels.”

USA Shooting supports the training and competition of world-class athletes that participate in the Olympic Games, World Cups, National Championships and National Junior OIympic Championships, among other competitions.

Industry sponsors of the SAAMI auction were Bachstein Consulting, Benelli USA, Beretta USA, Braztech International, Browning, Colt, CZ, Dan Martin – Art & Photo, Fiocchi of America, GLOCK, Henry Repeating Arms, Heritage Manufacturing, Hodgdon Powder Company, Hornady, Kahr, Liberty Ammunition, Norma Precision, North American Arms, Q, RCBS, Ruger Firearms, Savage Arms, SIG SAUER, Smith & Wesson, Supply Energetics, Taurus, The Kinetic Group, True Velocity and Winchester.

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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, suppressors, and their 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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203-426-4358. Ext 260

SAAMI to Exhibit at SHOT Show

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SAAMI to Exhibit at SHOT Show

Get to know the industry’s invaluable standards-setting organization

SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®), will for the first time have an exhibition booth at the SHOT Show®, the world’s largest trade show for shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement products and services.

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.

From January 23-26, 2024, in Las Vegas, the SHOT Show will bring together the community of firearm, ammunition and related products manufacturers, allowing SAAMI representatives to remind industry professionals of the value it delivers through its many standards and guidance resources.

“We’re exhibiting at SHOT Show to establish a more visible presence among the shooting industry,” said Brian Osowiecki, SAAMI Director of Regulatory Affairs. “Show attendees can come and talk to us, ask us questions and generally learn what SAAMI is all about and our importance to the firearm industry.”

SAAMI representatives will provide information at the booth about the resources the organization offers, such as its technical standards and publications, information on international issues affecting manufacturers and information on the transport of ammunition and components.

“We look forward to seeing our industry colleagues at SHOT Show at the first-ever SAAMI booth,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President and CEO. “We’re an organization that’s not as widely known as we’d like to be despite SAAMI’s significance to the extraordinary number of products our industry produces. We’d like to change that, so stop by the SAAMI booth to get to know us better.”

For more information about SAAMI and the work it does for all of the ammunition, firearm, suppressor and related industry manufacturers and products, visit SAAMI.org or stop by SHOT Show booth #42327.

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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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Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of a New Pistol Cartridge

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of a New Pistol Cartridge, 30 Super Carry

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of a new pistol 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.

30 Super Carry – The 30 Super Carry was introduced by Federal Cartridge Company with a 100-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 1,250 fps, a 115-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 1,150 fps, and a Maximum Average Pressure of 52,000 psi.

For further information on these new cartridges, please visit the Cartridge & Chamber Drawings section of the SAAMI website.

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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:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Welcomes Kimber Manufacturing, Inc., to Organization

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that Kimber Manufacturing, Inc., has joined SAAMI as a Supporting Member. Kimber is a manufacturer of firearms and is headquartered in Troy, Alabama.

“We are very pleased to have Kimber join the SAAMI family,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President & CEO. “They are joining a long list of leading manufacturers 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.”

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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:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Rifle Cartridges

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NEWTOWN, 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 the safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components.

6mm GT – The 6mm GT was introduced by Hornady Manufacturing Co. with a 109-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,910 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 62,000 psi.

6.8 True Velocity Composite – The 6.8 TVC was introduced by True Velocity Ammunition, LLC with a 150-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,700 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.

338 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum – The 338 WBY RPM was introduced by Weatherby, Inc., with a 225-grain bullet traveling at velocity of 2,800 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.

For further information on these new cartridges, please visit the Cartridge & Chamber Drawings section of the SAAMI website.

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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:

203-426-4358. Ext 284

SAAMI Announces Ammunition Equivalency Online Resources

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NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,®Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that it has added two new web-based resources. These new documents help to clarify the interchangeability of certain ammunition in a specified firearm chamber, and identify the names of equivalent and historical cartridges.

These documents are important for firearm safety because they provide industry and recreational shooters the ability to identify what ammunition can be safely shot in firearms, whether it is an alternate cartridge in a specified firearm chamber or a known equivalent historical name for a cartridge.

“These important documents add to SAAMI’s technical library of firearm safety resources that provide guidance to both industry professionals and the firearm-owning community. They emphasize important safety and technical information regarding the proper matching of ammunition and firearms, and what precautions must be taken,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI President and CEO.

Both documents were developed by the SAAMI Joint Technical Committee and can be found on the SAAMI website under Informational Publications and Advisories.

The new documents are:

  • Generally Accepted Firearms and Ammunition Interchangeability – This document lists generally accepted alternate firearm/ammunition combinations which will generally allow for the safe firing of an alternate cartridge in a specified firearm chamber. There is also information on shotshell interchangeability and commercial vs. military 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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Media contact:

203-426-4358. Ext 284