Handguns

SIG SAUER has issued a detailed public statement addressing recent concerns, online discussion and media reports relating to its P320 pistol platform and what some are describing as incidents of “uncommanded discharge.”

In a message circulated to customers and stakeholders, the company stated: “We understand you may have questions. We want to address your concerns and provide you with full, complete, and accurate information.”

The P320 has been subject to renewed scrutiny following media reports referencing an internal FBI Ballistic Research Facility (BRF) document and a leaked memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, SIG SAUER has maintained that the pistol remains one of the most rigorously tested and widely adopted handguns in service globally.

FBI and Michigan State Police testing

The company clarified that an internal FBI report, prepared for the Michigan State Police following an officer-involved incident, led to a comprehensive round of additional testing. These later tests, conducted with updated procedures and equipment, reportedly resulted in “zero instances of failures.” As a result, the Michigan State Police has moved forward with issuing P320-based pistols to its officers.

SIG SAUER stated that it is now urging the FBI BRF and FBI Director Kash Patel to release the complete findings of this updated testing, noting that the FBI has not made any formal claims or public statements about the safety of the P320.

ICE contract extended despite memo

SIG SAUER also addressed an internal memo from DHS/ICE that circulated online, indicating a suspension in use of the P320. The company clarified: “DHS has never raised any safety concerns about the P320 and ICE has since extended their existing contract with SIG SAUER another two years.” The statement calls on ICE to release all relevant testing data to prevent continued speculation.

U.S. Air Force incident under review

The statement acknowledged a recent fatal incident at F.E. Warren Air Force Base involving an M18 pistol, a military variant of the P320. The U.S. Air Force is conducting an internal evaluation, but SIG SAUER emphasized that “M17 and M18 pistols remain on active duty with all branches of the U.S. Military, including the U.S. Air Force.” The company said it is cooperating fully with investigators and will release updates as more information becomes available.

Range bans and misinformation

SIG SAUER has also responded to temporary bans on the P320 by certain ranges and training facilities, citing misinformation and reactionary decisions. “We are actively working to provide these individuals with accurate information along with a detailed understanding of the P320 and its safety features,” the company said.

Safety assurances

SIG SAUER strongly reiterated that the P320 “CANNOT, under any circumstances, discharge without the trigger first being moved to the rear,” and added that this conclusion is supported by testing conducted by the U.S. Military, federal and state agencies, and independent laboratories.

The company concluded its statement by reinforcing its commitment to safety education and encouraging any concerned parties to contact its customer service team at T: 603-610-3000 Option 1 or via its website.