Lawsuits alleged in 2025 that Sig Sauer's P320 pistol can discharge without the trigger being pulled.
October 31, 2025
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Allegations in litigation about the P320's potential for unintended discharge.
In 2025, Sig Sauer, a New Hampshire-based gunmaker, denied claims that its P320 pistol can fire without the trigger being pulled, asserted that the pistol is safe and that reported malfunctions are due to user error, and has prevailed in some related lawsuits.
October 31, 2025
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Manufacturer's stated position in response to litigation alleging accidental discharges.
In 2025, Air Force Global Strike Command suspended use of the Sig Sauer M18 pistol at U.S. nuclear weapons sites for about one month while officials reviewed its safety, while other U.S. service branches continued to use the M18 during that suspension.
October 31, 2025
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A temporary safety-related suspension by a major Air Force command, contrasted with continued use by other services.
Sig Sauer is a New Hampshire-based firearms manufacturer.
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Manufacturer identity and location
Sig Sauer has denied allegations that the P320 can discharge without the trigger being pulled, asserting the pistol is safe, attributing reported discharges to user error, and has prevailed in some related legal cases.
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Manufacturer's public defense and legal outcomes reported in litigation over the P320