Industry WatchGear And Accessories
ICE Drops SIG P320s, Moves to Glock 19s for Duty Use Amid Civilian Market Pullback
ICE Shifts to Glock 19 for Duty Use, Ending SIG P320's Tenure
📅
✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Washington, D.C.
In a significant shift, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has decided to replace the SIG Sauer P320 with the Glock 19 as its new duty weapon, citing concerns over safety issues and lawsuits involving unintentional discharges. The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a contract to Glock, valued between $400,000 and $500,000, for the procurement of the 9mm Glock 19 pistols. The contract is set to fulfill ICE's transition to a new weapon system. This decision comes amid a series of lawsuits and safety concerns involving the P320, which has been criticized for discharging without the trigger being pulled. The move has raised eyebrows, as the P320 had previously been adopted by several federal agencies for its modular design and ease of use. While ICE has not commented on the specific reasons for the shift, the timing and ongoing legal battles surrounding the P320 have added weight to speculation about the platform's safety.