July 30, 2026
Mr. Risch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
Whereas, in 1926, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (referred to in this preamble as SAAMI
) was founded at the request of the Federal Government to create and publish industry standards for safety, interchangeability, and reliability of American firearms, coordinate technical data, and promote safe and responsible firearms use;
Whereas the mission of SAAMI is to create and promulgate technical, performance, interchangeability, and safety standards for firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and components, and to be the preeminent global resource for the safe and responsible manufacturing, transportation, storage, and use of these products;
Whereas, for a century, SAAMI has coordinated with industry, the military, and domestic and international government bodies to create and maintain consistent safety standards;
Whereas, in addition to working with industry and governments, SAAMI has collaborated with domestic and international standards bodies like the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Commission Internationale Permanente (CIP), to promote international safety and interchangeability of firearm components and ammunition;
Whereas, in addition to creating industry standards for safety, SAAMI contributes to conservation efforts by funding game research surveys conducted by Aldo Leopold, who is considered to be the father of modern wildlife management;
Whereas the strategic goals of SAAMI seek to—
(1)
continue its long history of promoting safety by creating and maintaining standards, educating and sharing expertise with policy makers, and improving the forum to analyze current standards;
(2)
address new challenges related to technological advancements and industry trends; and
(3)
maintain its standing as the technical experts in the field of firearms and ammunition; and
Whereas 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of SAAMI and its century-long work towards the promotion of public safety, technological advancement, and the provision of standards to help guide the firearms and ammunition industry: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1)
recognizes the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.;
(2)
commends the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute, Inc. for a century of leadership in establishing standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition;
(3)
acknowledges the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute, Inc.’s vital role in promoting public safety, scientific rigor, and responsible industry practices;
(4)
encourages continued collaboration among industry, government, and scientific organizations to advance safety and innovation in sporting arms and ammunition; and
(5)
honors all those who have contributed to the mission of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute, Inc.’s over the past century.