ICYMI: Industry News
From Oct. 11–15, 2021

SAAMI Announces Ammunition Equivalency Online Resources

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc. (SAAMI) has added two new web-based resources: “General Accepted Firearms and Ammunition Interchangeability” and “Generally Accepted Cartridge and Chamber Names.” These new documents help to clarify the interchangeability of certain ammunition in a specified firearm chamber, and identify the names of equivalent and historical cartridges.

These documents are important for firearm safety because they provide industry and recreational shooters the ability to identify what ammunition can be safely shot in firearms, whether it is an alternate cartridge in a specified firearm chamber or a known equivalent historical name for a cartridge.

“These important documents add to SAAMI’s technical library of firearm safety resources that provide guidance to both industry professionals and the firearm-owning community. They emphasize important safety and technical information regarding the proper matching of ammunition and firearms, and what precautions must be taken,” said Joe Bartozzi, SAAMI president and CEO.

Both documents were developed by the SAAMI Joint Technical Committee and can be found on the SAAMI website under Informational Publications and Advisories.

For more info: saami.org/publications-advisories/advisories.

Champion Continues Kids & Clays Partnership

Champion Traps & Targets is continuing its support of the Kids & Clays Foundation for the second year in the row to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities chapters.

Kids & Clays supports participating Ronald McDonald House Charities chapters through shooting sports to improve the lives of critically ill children and their families. As a national sponsor, Champion sent a team to participate in the 20th annual sporting clays tournament fundraiser held by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa with 54 squads in all attending.

Two local Ronald McDonald Houses were the beneficiaries of the fundraiser, supporting their mission to provide a home away from home for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. The sold-out event raised over $110,000 and provided thousands of room nights and other comforts to critically ill children and their families at a time when they need it the most.

“The program has made an incredibly meaningful impact over the years thanks in part to the strong support we have from partners like Champion,” said Doug Jeanneret, Kids & Clays executive director. “Champion’s commitment to positive change extends well beyond their passion for shooting sports — it has resulted in critically ill children and their families seeing more compassion in their lives.”

For more info: championtarget.com.

Umarex Introduces First Official GLOCK Paintball Marker

Umarex USA has introduced the first official licensed GLOCK paintball marker. The GLOCK 17 Gen5 T4E is all-new for 2021 and it’s available to order. Players can now experience a .43-caliber GLOCK replica developed and manufactured in Germany. The new GLOCK 17 paintball marker is a CO2-powered pistol made for paintball sports and training scenarios.

The 8-round magazine, which can hold either paint- or powder balls in caliber .43, also accommodates a 12-gram CO2 cartridge that can be swapped without tools in seconds when on the field. Routine handling and intuitive operation are essential for accuracy. With precise dimensions, the GLOCK 17 Gen5 T4E marker offers familiar handling, which allows operators to choose from a wide range of accessories and attachments already on the market. The limited First Edition comes in an original GLOCK pistol case and includes four additional backstraps (sizes medium and large, each with and without beavertail).

For more info: umarexusa.com.

Celerant Celebrates 22 Years In Business

Celerant Technology is celebrating 22 years serving the firearm industry. For over two decades, Celerant’s mission has always been to help dealers maximize business growth and efficiency. The company prides itself in its ability to continuously provide innovative solutions that enable retailers to operate their entire business- in store and online- more efficiently, and focus on expanding their firearms business and driving more sales.

“We’ve seen a lot of changes over the past 22 years, but none that can compare to the past year and a half,” stated Ian Goldman, Celerant president and CEO.
“Retailers needed innovative and omnichannel retail software in more ways than they could have ever anticipated. At Celerant, we took this opportunity to help our dealers shift to digital, implement new fulfillment approaches, and serve local communities the way consumers need or want to shop. It’s through our committed and deep relationships with our retailers that allow us to listen to their needs, and as a software company, we’re fortunate to be able to pivot quickly and meet those needs. We genuinely thank our dealers, our industry partners and, most of all, every Celerant team member for their support, loyalty and dedication this past year and over the decades.”

For more info: celerant.com.

Remington Partners With National Deer Association

Remington Ammunition has announced a partnership to support the National Deer Association (NDA) in its efforts to promote sustainable, high-quality deer populations, wildlife habitats and ethical hunting experiences.

“We’re excited about this partnership and know our contribution will be put to great use in furthering NDA’s important mission,” said Jon Zinnel, Remington Ammunition conservation program manager for Remington Ammunition. “As another way to show Big Green is back, it was no question we had to support NDA considering not only how important their mission is to wildlife, but to hunters nationwide.”

The NDA is a non-profit deer conservation group that leads efforts to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Formed by combining the strengths of two, long serving and successful organizations, National Deer Alliance and the Quality Deer Management Association, the National Deer Association has a combined 38 years of action that has changed deer management for the betterment of hunting and protected North America’s most vital and admired game species for generations.

For more info: remington.com, deerassociation.com.

EOTECH Supports MI Mental Health Screening Initiative

EOTECH has partnered with Easterseals Michigan to launch the Mental Health Matters Movement to encourage people to take a free, anonymous mental health screening.

“EOTECH is committed to giving back to our community through worthwhile initiatives,” said Lisa Kemp, EOTECH director of marketing. “When you consider every 40 seconds a person dies by suicide it makes this mission even more critical. In the time it takes a person to take this quick, anonymous screening, three people have lost their lives and that’s why it’s critical we do our part to get the word out.”

For every mental health screening taken through the Easterseals Michigan website through November 11, EOTECH will donate $1 to help the organization reach and surpass its goal of 5,000 people screened.

“Behavioral health is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional,” says Easterseals Michigan. “This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire, the results, recommendations, and key resources will be available.”

For more info: eotechinc.com, easterseals.com/michigan.