Air Force Grounds Handgun After Airman's Death | JQJO

Following the death of an Air Force airman at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, the Global Strike Command has temporarily suspended the use of the M18 handgun. The incident, involving the Sig Sauer M18 – a variant of the P320 pistol facing lawsuits over accidental discharges – prompted a full inspection of all M18s. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is investigating, while Sig Sauer offered assistance and denies safety issues. The pause affects Global Strike Command only, not the entire Air Force.