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8.6 BLACKOUT — The 8.6 BLACKOUT (abbreviated name 8.6 BLK) was introduced by Q, LLC, with a 200-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 2,200 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 62,000 psi.
25 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum — The 25 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum (abbreviated name 25 WBY RPM) was introduced by Weatherby with a 133-grain bullet traveling at a velocity of 3,000 fps and a Maximum Average Pressure of 65,000 psi.
For further information on these new cartridges, please visit https://saami.org/technical-information/cartridge-chamber-drawings/.
The standardization of cartridge and chamber designs, along with pressure standards, is key in the achievement of SAAMI’s principal objectives of ensuring the safety and interchangeability of ammunition, firearms and suppressors. These standards provide manufacturers with appropriate guidelines to ensure proper and safe operation and interaction of their products for shooting sports enthusiasts.
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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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]]>September 15-17, 2026
A 2-Day Technical Seminar and Training Course plus a range day for product demonstrations and facility tour of the testing laboratories at U.S. Element Space & Defense.
Presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.
OVERVIEW: 2026 will be the sixth 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 design, ballistic laboratory/test facility operations, methods, and related equipment and materials.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?: The SAAMI Ballistics Conference will be of special interest to small arms ballistic laboratory technicians, ammunition and firearm designers and test engineers, test facility managers, and civilians, 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 15 and Wednesday, September 16 in Baltimore, MD at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court located on the scenic inner harbor. There will be an optional site visit on Thursday, September 17 to a local range to demonstrate ballistic test equipment followed by a visit to the testing laboratories of U.S. Element Space & Defense in Belcamp, MD.
The agenda for this year’s event is nearing finalization and includes presentations on:
- PCB Ballistic Pressure Sensor User’s Training and Practical Workshop.
- Propellants – the science, selection, and use considerations.
- Legal considerations of test recordkeeping to mitigate product liability risk.
- The US FBI Terminal Ballistics Method
- The complete tentative agenda can be viewed here.
RSVP: Please RSVP to [email protected] if you are interested in attending or wish to receive the further communications on this important industry conference.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS: We are always looking to keep the Ballistics conference pertinent and valuable to the sporting arms and ammunition and firearms 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 [email protected].
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]]>“We are very pleased to have both SATERN and True Ballistics 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, ammunition, suppressors, and their components.”
As new Supporting Members, SATERN and True Ballistics 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, 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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]]>The publication, which can be accessed here, reviews general transportation regulations for both Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders and private citizens, common carrier restrictions, packing firearms for shipment and firearm safety.
The guidelines have been prepared by SAAMI to provide anyone concerned with the handling or shipment of sporting firearms certain basic and important facts about the subject. SAAMI notes that the statements and recommendations in the publication do not supersede local, state or federal regulations, or constitute legal advice.
“SAAMI regularly updates its publications to ensure it is providing the industry and the public with the most current, accurate information, in this case on the shipping of sporting firearms,” said Brian Osowiecki, SAAMI Director, Regulatory Affairs & Administration.
SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and their components.
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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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]]>Alan Serven, SAAMI’s Senior Director, Technical Affairs, will present on the new SAAMI American National Standard (Z299.6) for Suppressors for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers.
This standard covers the thread specifications for attaching suppressors (and other muzzle devices) to firearms, sound-reduction measurement and other design considerations such as stress testing and over-pressure testing. Additionally, the presentation will delve into the statistical derivation of SAAMI pressure limits and discuss some common issues encountered in ballistic testing seen in the real world.
The Conformal Ballistic Training is a two-day exclusive training sponsored by PCB Piezotronics that will cover conformal ballistic testing in accordance with SAAMI Standards Z299.1 – Z299.4. Learn more about the training session, including registration information, here.
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.
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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 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 is the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and their components.
“These new SAAMI suppressor standards have been eight years in the making and involved a great deal of research, testing and hard work by the SAAMI team and SAAMI member companies,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI President and CEO. “Sound suppressors have become standard equipment for many firearm owners, and with more manufacturers producing these hearing-protection devices to meet consumer demand, SAAMI manufacturing standards were requested by industry.”
The “Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Firearm Sound Suppressors for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers” contains thread and socket drawings, recommendations on how to communicate intended cartridge, minimum barrel length, maximum firing cadence and maximum rounds before required cooling, procedures and equipment required for suppressor sound measurement, measuring suppressor-to-bore alignment, testing for abusive mishandling, overpressure testing and stress testing.
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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 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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SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that Derya has joined SAAMI as a Supporting Member. Derya is a manufacturer of firearms, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
“We are very pleased to have Derya 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 Supporting member, Derya will have full access to SAAMI firearms and ammunition technical standards, as well as SAAMI’s reference ammunition program assessments. This status also lets Derya’s customers know the company supports 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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]]>Brian Osowiecki, SAAMI’s Director of Regulatory Affairs, and Alan Serven, SAAMI’s Senior Director of Technical Affairs, are the hosts of the first two featured videos. Additional videos will be added as SAAMI technical staff draws on its expertise to answer industry and consumer questions about firearms, ammunition, interchangeability, natural disaster responses involving firearms and ammunition, and general information about SAAMI and its activities, among other topics.
The first two video titles are “What is SAAMI? A History and Overview of the Standard-Setting Organization for Firearms and Ammunition” and “Is it Safe to Shoot 5.56 NATO in a 223 Remington? SAAMI Sets the Record Straight on Cartridge Interchangeability.”
Is it Safe to Shoot 5.56 NATO in a 223 Remington? SAAMI Sets the Record Straight on Cartridge Interchangeability
What is SAAMI? A History and Overview of the Standard-Setting Organization for Firearms and Ammunition
SAAMI welcomes suggestions for other video topics and invites viewers to submit their ideas via the “Contact Us” link on the 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 transportation, storage and use of these products.
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Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284
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]]>Hidden damage can occur to firearms, ammunition and smokeless propellants when exposed to any of these conditions, potentially rendering them unsafe to use. These documents are important for consumers’ safety because they provide guidance on how to safely deal with firearms, ammunition and smokeless propellants after exposure to extreme conditions.
“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 provide relevant and safety-critical information for anyone whose firearms or ammunition may have been exposed to high temperatures or submerged in water. They are great sources of information that gun-owners can refer to if they have endured certain challenging events,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI President and CEO.
All three documents were developed by SAAMI and can be found on the SAAMI website under Informational Publications and Advisories.
The new documents are:
- Guidance on Firearms and Ammunition Exposed to Fire – This document provides guidance to the consumer on how to safely deal with firearms, ammunition and smokeless propellants that have been exposed to fire or the extreme temperatures that occur in fires. Hidden damage caused by the extreme temperature can make the use of these items potentially unsafe after they’ve been exposed.
- Guidance On Firearms That Have Been Submerged in Water – This document provides guidance to the consumer on how to best care for and protect firearms that have been submerged in water or exposed to water-based firefighting agents. Water exposure or submersion of firearms can promote corrosion of some metallic components and the warpage or damage of other components such as wooden stocks and grips. Silt or other waterborne fine particles can infiltrate the action and other firearm mechanisms causing them to perform in unexpected and unacceptable manners.
- Guidance on Ammunition That Has Been Submerged in Water – This document provides guidance to the consumer on how to deal with ammunition that has been submerged in water or exposed to water or water-based firefighting agents. Water exposure or submersion of ammunition can compromise its performance depending upon the nature and degree of the exposure. Clear guidelines are provided to help decide whether the ammunition is salvageable or safe to use.
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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
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]]>As new Supporting Members, Migra Ammunitions and Fierce Firearms 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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Media contact:
Brian Osowiecki
203-426-4358. Ext 284
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