The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has announced a temporary suspension of the standard-issue Sig Sauer M18 pistol, effective July 25, 2025. This decision was made 'out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety and security of our personnel' following the tragic death of an active-duty airman on July 20 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, involving an unintentional discharge of the M18. The Air Force is currently investigating the incident and has not released further details. This move by the Air Force follows a similar action taken days earlier by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which also removed the Sig Sauer P320 (of which the M18 is a variant) from duty for its personnel. These suspensions stem from a long-standing controversy surrounding alleged unintentional discharge issues with the P320 platform. In response to the Air Force incident and the broader concerns, Gunsite Academy, one of the nation's most respected civilian firearm training institutions, issued a statement announcing that it will no longer allow students to use P320 pistols in its courses, effective immediately. Ken Campbell, CEO of Gunsite, stated, 'Currently, there are significant questions being asked in our community about the operation of the [P320]. After much consideration, we have decided that until these questions have been answered to our satisfaction, Gunsite will no longer allow [it] to be used in classes.' Meanwhile, the Tampa Police Department, which transitioned to the Sig Sauer P320 in 2018, announced on July 25, 2025, that it is evaluating alternative firearm platforms. While expressing confidence in their officers' skills and training, the department acknowledged that 'recent reports and perception of safety issues warrant a proactive evaluation.' They noted that all their issued P320s received Sig Sauer's voluntary upgrade program and commended Sig Sauer's efforts to ensure safety.