SAAMI Welcomes Ten New Companies to the Organization

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posted on February 12, 2025
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The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc., (SAAMI), has announced the following companies have joined the well regarded organization.

Q, LLC has joined SAAMI as a Voting Member. Q is a manufacturer of firearms and suppressors headquartered in New Hampshire.

Bachstein Consulting, LLC has joined as an Associate Member. Bachstein Consulting is a manufacturer of firearm components headquartered in North Carolina.

Christensen Arms has joined as a Supporting Member. Christensen Arms is a manufacturer of firearms headquartered in Utah.

Daniel Defense, LLC has joined as a Supporting Member. Daniel Defense is a manufacturer of firearms headquartered in Georgia.

Dynamic Research Technologies, LLC has joined as a Supporting Member. Dynamic Research Technologies is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Missouri.

HSM has joined as a Supporting Member. HSM is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Montana.

Just Cause Solutions, LLC has joined SAAMI as a Supporting Member. Just Cause Solutions is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Louisiana.

Liberty Ammunition has joined as a Supporting Member. Liberty Ammunition is a manufacturer of ammunition headquartered in Florida.

General Inspection, LLC has joined as an Affiliate Member. General Inspection is a manufacturer of inspection and gauging equipment for the manufacture of ammunition headquartered in Michigan.

Oehler Research, Inc. has joined as an Affiliate Member. Oehler Research is a manufacturer of ballistic testing equipment for the firearm and ammunition industry headquartered in Texas.

“We are very pleased to have had so many great companies join the SAAMI family over the last few months,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI’s President and CEO. “These companies are taking their place at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by helping to create and apply the standards that ensure the safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition and suppressors.”

For more information on SAAMI, and the important work done by the Institute, which is the global standard in cartridge certification, visit saami.org.

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