SHELTON, Conn.— The 2024 Ballistics Conference presented by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® (SAAMI®) on September 10-12 in Salt Lake City was a resounding success, including a record attendance of more than 110 industry professionals. 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.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox kicked off the conference with a keynote address that highlighted the contributions of SAAMI for nearly 100 years.
The conference featured full-day presentations on September 10 and 11 and live demonstrations at a shooting range on September 12.
Included in the large turnout were international attendees from Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Germany and Spain. When SAAMI began its conference in 2014, attendance was around 40 individuals. Conferences have steadily increased in size and offerings through the years. “This year’s record attendance is a clear indication of the importance of this event to the ammunition and firearm development and testing community, as well as government and law enforcement test labs and procurement activities. It also is an important part of SAAMI’s commitment to the promotion of safety, reliability and interchangeability in firearms and ammunition for the shooting public,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI President and CEO.
This year’s conference displayed SAAMI’s commitment to keeping the agenda pertinent to the industry and user community with new topics on long-range ballistics and drag measurement, applications of additive manufacturing techniques, and measurement of physical dimensions of firearm parts and ammunition components by established manufacturers serving the industry. Presentations on the operation of piezoelectric pressure transducers and other electronic sensors and associated data acquisition systems are included at every conference and form the backbone of the agenda.
The September 12 range day, which was new for the 2024 conference, featured a demonstration of the Infinition long-range radar system presented by Barnes Bullets; a demonstration of the Oehler System 89 for measurement of ballistic coefficient and time-of-flight presented by Oehler Research; a demonstration of the calibration system by the Modal Shop; and a chance to shoot variety of firearms provided by Browning Arms Company and H-S Precision.
SAAMI extends its thanks and appreciation to the sponsors of this year’s Ballistics Conference:
PCB Piezotronics – Gold Level
DEWESoft – Gold Level
Layered Manufacturing and Consulting – Silver Level
Oehler Research – Silver Level
National Technical Systems (NTS) – Silver Level
Kistler Group – Silver Level
H-S Precision – Bronze Level
SAAMI would also like to extend its thanks and appreciation to the Browning Arms Company and H-S Precision for providing firearms and ammunition for the range.
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