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….