Air Force says Sig Sauer pistols are safe after airman’s death sparked a review

Air Force says Sig Sauer pistols are safe after airman's death sparked a review

The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has resumed using the M18 pistol after a month-long pause. This decision follows the death of a Security Forces airman in Wyoming and a safety inspection of the weapons.

Global Strike resumes using M18 pistol with new inspection rules

The Air Force suspended use of the pistol after an airman was fatally shot with one at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.

Air Force Global Strike Command clears M18 pistol's return to duty

Air Force Global Strike Command is returning the M18 pistol to duty after pausing use of the firearm for more than a month following the shooting death of a security forces airman, service officials announced Monday.

Air Force Unit Puts Sidearm Back in Service After Shooting Death of Airman

Pistols that had been sidelined by the U.S. Air Force after the July 20 shooting death of a U.S. Airman in Wyoming have been returned to service, the Air Force said on Aug. 24. A Sig Sauer spokesman said the move validates the company’s claims that the weapon is safe. The Air Force charged one airman with making a false official statement, obstruction of justice, and involuntary manslaughter after Airman Brayden Lovan at F.E. was allegedly shot …

Air Force Global Strike Command clears M18 pistol’s return to duty

The M18 is back in use by Global Strike Command after a pause for more than a month after the shooting death of a security forces airman.

After Fatal Wyoming Incident, Sig Sauer M18 Pistol Back In Use At Air Force Bases

The section of the U.S. Air Force that oversees the military branch’s bases is putting the Sig Sauer M18 handgun back in use, the USAF announced Sunday.…