The
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (
SAAMI, pronounced "Sammy") is an association of
American firearms and
ammunition manufacturers. SAAMI publishes various industry standards related to the field, including fire code, ammunition and chamber specifications, and
acceptable chamber pressure. In the United States, firearms and ammunition specifications are not overseen by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission or any other branch of government. Only manufacturers that are members of SAAMI are bound by the Institute's guidelines.