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Air Force Suspends Sig Sauer M18 Pistols After Fatal Uncommanded Discharge
Military grounds M18 service handgun after fatal shooting at F.E. Warren AFB
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming
FE Warren Air Force Base, WY The Air Force Global Strike Command has ordered a standdown of the Sig Sauer M18 pistol fleet after a guard was killed by an apparent uncommanded discharge. The incident occurred July 24, prompting immediate pause of all M18 use while safety inspections are conducted. The M18 is the military-grade variant of the Sig P320, which has been at the center of controversy over unintended firing incidents. Reports indicate that over 100 individuals have filed complaints alleging spontaneous discharge without the trigger being actuated. A recent FBI investigation supported these concerns, influencing ICEs ban on the P320 for federal agents. SIG Sauer insists the design does not permit firing without trigger pull, stating incidents reflect negligent handling or misinformation. The Pentagons other branchesthe Army, Navy, and Marine Corpsare now reviewing their issued pistols.