Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
This House Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI), which was founded in 1926 at the request of the Federal Government. SAAMI's original purpose was to create and publish industry standards for the safety, interchangeability, and reliability of American firearms, while also promoting safe and responsible firearms use. Its mission continues to be the creation and promulgation of technical, performance, interchangeability, and safety standards for firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and components, aiming to be a preeminent global resource for their safe and responsible handling. For a century, SAAMI has coordinated with industry, the military, and domestic and international government bodies to establish and maintain consistent safety standards. It has also collaborated with international standards organizations like the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Commission Internationale Permanente (CIP) to promote global safety and interchangeability. Beyond standards, SAAMI has contributed to conservation efforts, such as funding game research surveys. The resolution commends SAAMI for its leadership in ensuring the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition and acknowledges its vital role in promoting public safety, scientific rigor, and responsible industry practices. It encourages continued collaboration among industry, government, and scientific organizations to advance safety and innovation in sporting arms and ammunition, honoring all who have contributed to SAAMI's mission over the past century.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
USA119th CongressHRES-1137| House
| Updated: 3/25/2026
This House Resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI), which was founded in 1926 at the request of the Federal Government. SAAMI's original purpose was to create and publish industry standards for the safety, interchangeability, and reliability of American firearms, while also promoting safe and responsible firearms use. Its mission continues to be the creation and promulgation of technical, performance, interchangeability, and safety standards for firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and components, aiming to be a preeminent global resource for their safe and responsible handling. For a century, SAAMI has coordinated with industry, the military, and domestic and international government bodies to establish and maintain consistent safety standards. It has also collaborated with international standards organizations like the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Commission Internationale Permanente (CIP) to promote global safety and interchangeability. Beyond standards, SAAMI has contributed to conservation efforts, such as funding game research surveys. The resolution commends SAAMI for its leadership in ensuring the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition and acknowledges its vital role in promoting public safety, scientific rigor, and responsible industry practices. It encourages continued collaboration among industry, government, and scientific organizations to advance safety and innovation in sporting arms and ammunition, honoring all who have contributed to SAAMI's mission over the past century.