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 by a Sig Sauer M18 pistol at Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.
According to a statement released on Aug. 24, inspectors found no evidence of mechanical failure that would have caused the gun to fire on its own….
Air Force Unit Puts Sidearm Back in Service After Shooting Death of Airman
