October 2, 2008:
Sporting Arms Industry Statement on Failures of Ballistic Imaging Database

July 10, 2008:
SAAMI Announces New Slate of Officers

 

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The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) is an association of the nation's leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components. SAAMI was founded in 1926 at the request of the federal government and tasked with:

• Creating and publishing industry standards for safety, interchangeability, reliability and quality
• Coordinating technical data
• Promoting safe and responsible firearms use

The work at SAAMI is accomplished by its committees. Technical excellence is always our goal and safety is always the prerequisite. SAAMI supports science-based solutions to the many issues related to firearms, ammunition and components. Information and a description of the function of each committee is available by clicking on the committee name to the left.

This web site also contains useful resources, including a glossary of terms, a chart of unsafe firearm and ammunition combinations, a catalog of SAAMI publications, a list of SAAMI member-companies (including links to their web sites) and links to member companies' product manuals.

Firearm Safety Rules

1. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
2. Firearms should be unloaded when not in use
3. Don't rely on your firearm's safety
4. Be sure of your target and what's beyond
5. Use the correct ammunition
6. If your firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, HANDLE WITH CARE!
7. Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting
8. Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting
9. Don't alter or modify your firearm, and have firearms serviced regularly
10. Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm before using it