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409							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-2026-ballistics-conference-registration-deadlines-approaching/" rel="bookmark">SAAMI 2026 Ballistics Conference Registration Deadlines Approaching</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
410								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-2026-ballistics-conference-registration-deadlines-approaching/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2026-08-03T14:40:42-04:00">August 3, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
411													
412							SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is reminding industry members that the registration deadline is approaching for its 2026 Ballistics Conference being held September 15–17 in Baltimore at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court located in Baltimore’s scenic inner harbor. An optional site visit is scheduled for September 17 to demonstrate [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-7148 -->
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416									<article id="post-7086" class="post-7086 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized tag-donation tag-firearm-safety tag-nssf tag-project-childsafe">
417							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-supports-project-childsafe-by-donating-18000/" rel="bookmark">SAAMI® Supports Project ChildSafe® by Donating $18,000</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
418								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-supports-project-childsafe-by-donating-18000/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2026-07-16T07:29:57-04:00">July 16, 2026</time><time class="updated" datetime="2026-07-15T20:46:26-04:00">July 15, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
419													
420							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 [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-7086 -->
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424									<article id="post-7078" class="post-7078 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized">
425							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-supports-usa-shooting-by-donating-28000/" rel="bookmark">
425SAAMI® Supports USA Shooting by Donating $28,000</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
426								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-supports-usa-shooting-by-donating-28000/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2026-07-13T09:25:58-04:00">July 13, 2026</time><time class="updated" datetime="2026-07-15T20:41:55-04:00">July 15, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
427													
428							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 [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-7078 -->
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433							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-opens-voting-membership-to-u-s-suppressor-manufacturers/" rel="bookmark">SAAMI Opens Voting Membership to U.S. Suppressor Manufacturers</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
434								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-opens-voting-membership-to-u-s-suppressor-manufacturers/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2026-06-29T12:16:11-04:00">June 29, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
435													
436							SHELTON, Conn. – The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc. (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that it has recently expanded eligibility for Voting Membership to U.S. suppressor manufacturers and designers. With this expansion, eligible suppressor manufacturers will have the opportunity to join the SAAMI Board of Directors, in addition to rights currently available under [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-7064 -->
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441							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-statement-regarding-the-introduction-of-6-5-creedmoor-peak/" rel="bookmark">SAAMI Statement Regarding the Introduction of 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
442								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-statement-regarding-the-introduction-of-6-5-creedmoor-peak/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2026-06-17T16:00:41-04:00">June 17, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
443													
444							SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is aware of the recent commercial introduction of the 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak cartridge by Federal Premium. Federal is a founding member of SAAMI and is and has been an active participant in the SAAMI standards development process for many years. At Federal’s request, SAAMI [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-7052 -->
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449							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-2026-ballistics-conference-registration-opens/" rel="bookmark">SAAMI 2026 Ballistics Conference Registration Opens</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
450								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-2026-ballistics-conference-registration-opens/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2026-04-23T16:17:58-04:00">April 23, 2026</time><time class="updated" datetime="2026-04-24T10:10:53-04:00">April 24, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
451													
452							SAAMI 2026 Ballistics Conference Registration Opens Save the Date: Sept. 15–17 SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) has opened registration for its 2026 Ballistics Conference being held September 15–17 in Baltimore. The registration page can be reached through the SAAMI website, or via this link. The final planned agenda is [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-7004 -->
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457							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-releases-update-of-rimfire-ammunition-standard/" rel="bookmark">
457SAAMI Releases Update of Rimfire Ammunition Standard</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
458								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-releases-update-of-rimfire-ammunition-standard/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2026-04-13T13:08:56-04:00">April 13, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
459													
460							SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute®, Inc., (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 update to American National Standard SAAMI Z299.1-2026, Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure and Velocity of Rimfire Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers. SAAMI is an accredited standards developer recognized by the American [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-6997 -->
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464									<article id="post-6988" class="post-6988 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized">
465							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-welcomes-supply-energetics-to-institute/" rel="bookmark">SAAMI Welcomes Supply Energetics to Institute</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
466								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-welcomes-supply-energetics-to-institute/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published updated" datetime="2026-04-13T11:55:09-04:00">April 13, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
467													
468							SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.®, (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that Supply Energetics has joined SAAMI as an Affiliate Member. Based in Parsons, Kan., Supply Energetics is a manufacturer of nitrocellulose with expansion plans to include propellants. “We are very pleased to have Supply Energetics join the SAAMI family,” [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-6988 -->
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472									<article id="post-6924" class="post-6924 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized">
473							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/saami-announces-acceptance-of-new-cartridges-4/" rel="bookmark">SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
474								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/saami-announces-acceptance-of-new-cartridges-4/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2026-01-29T12:53:25-05:00">January 29, 2026</time><time class="updated" datetime="2026-01-29T13:35:59-05:00">January 29, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
475													
476							SHELTON, Conn.—The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,®Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of two 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 [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-6924 -->
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480									<article id="post-6877" class="post-6877 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized">
481							<h2 class="entry-title"><a href="https://saami.org/save-the-date-2026-saami-ballistics-conference/" rel="bookmark">The 2026 SAAMI Ballistics Conference</a></h2>							<div class="entry-meta">
482								<span class="posted-on">Posted on <a href="https://saami.org/save-the-date-2026-saami-ballistics-conference/" rel="bookmark"><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2025-10-27T11:15:17-04:00">October 27, 2025</time><time class="updated" datetime="2026-09-09T17:12:28-04:00">September 9, 2026</time></a></span>							</div><!-- .entry-meta -->
483													
484							The 2026 SAAMI Ballistics Conference September 15-17, 2026 A 2-Day Technical Seminar and Training Course plus a range day at the testing laboratories of U.S. Element Space &amp; Defense for product demonstrations and a tour of their facilities. Presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. OVERVIEW:  2026 will be the sixth biennial [&hellip;]					</article><!-- #post-6877 -->
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