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Buy tickets now. NH News Air Force unit suspends use of Sig Sauer pistol after shooting death of airman New Hampshire Public Radio | By Todd Bookman Published July 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM EDT * Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Email A death on a Wyoming Air Force base involving a Sig Sauer-made pistol has led a unit of the Air Force to suspend use of the weapon pending further review. U.S. Air Force A death on a Wyoming Air Force base involving a Sig Sauer-made pistol has led a unit of the Air Force to suspend use of the weapon pending further review. A major division of the U.S. Air Force is immediately suspending use of a gun made by New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer, following a fatal shooting on a Wyoming base over the weekend. The general in charge of the Air Force Global Strike Command, which comprises more than 33,000 personnel, said in a memo on Monday that he would be pausing the use of Sig Sauer's M18 pistol immediately pending a "comprehensive review" of the weapon. A spokesperson confirmed the pause on the weapon is directly related to the death on Sunday of an airman at F.E. Warren Airforce Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming. A statement on the base's website provided few details about the fatality. On Thursday, the base identified the airman as 21-year old Brayden Tyriq Lovan of Greenville, Kentucky who served in the 90th Security Forces Squadron. Lovan was a multi-sport athlete in high school who loved four-wheeling, hunting and video games, according to his obituary. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of a valued member of our Mighty Ninety team," said Col. Terry Holmes, a commander at the base. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the Airman's family, friends, and his fellow Defenders during this incredibly difficult time." A Pentagon spokesperson for the Air Force acknowledged the ongoing review of the M18 within the Global Strike Command, but didn't say whether that investigation may expand to other units within the U.S. military that carry the pistol. Get more New Hampshire news in your inbox: Sign up for our free Rundown newsletter. "Weapons safety is a critical responsibility and we continue to prioritize the security of our Airmen and Guardians as they perform their challenging missions," said the Air Force spokesperson. Nearly all branches of the U.S. military have adopted the M18, as well as the M17, as their standard sidearms. The guns are modeled on Sig Sauer's best-selling P320 pistol, which is sold on the civilian market and is widely used by law enforcement agencies around the country. The death at the Wyoming base is the latest in a series of incidents in recent years that have raised questions about the safety of Sig's marquee pistol. Both the P320 and the military's version of the gun have faced repeated allegations of unintentional discharges, in which the gun allegedly fires without an intentional trigger pull. The gun has been at the center of dozens of civil lawsuits claiming it has a design flaw, though judges and juries have delivered mixed verdicts over the company's liability in these shootings. In March, Sig Sauer, whose headquarters are in Newington, announced it would take an aggressive approach to push back against allegations involving the P320, calling concerns about its safety "lies and misinformation." That campaign included a successful effort this year to secure a change in New Hampshire law that will protect Sig Sauer from future liability lawsuits regarding allegations the gun should come equipped with certain safety features. "Our hearts are with the service members and families impacted by the recent reported event at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base," a Sig Sauer spokesperson told NHPR. "We have offered assistance to the U.S. Military as they investigate the incident and remain willing to help in furtherance of their ongoing investigation." We've been reporting on Sig Sauer for years. Read more here. * Sig Sauer is headquartered at the Pease NH News Jury awards $11M to man who says Sig Sauer P320 fired unintentionally * On Feb. 8, 2023, an Army seargent was wounded when his holster collided with another soldier's holster, causing his Sig Sauer-made pistol--pictured here--to fire, alledgedly without a trigger pull. NH News Documents detail U.S. soldiers shot by their own Sig Sauer guns; military says no reason for concern * Sig Sauer is headquartered at the Pease NH News 22 more gun owners sue Sig Sauer alleging P320 fired unintentionally * [] NH News The gun-maker SIG Sauer again receives state-backed bond to finance its expansion efforts in N.H. NHPR has previously reported on unintentional discharges involving the military's version of the weapon, including documented reports of serious injuries suffered by soldiers at U.S. military bases around the globe. The U.S. Army, which selected the Sig Sauer pistol following a lengthy competitive bidding process, previously said that it had no concerns about the safety of the weapon and noted that it had undergone rigorous testing. A spokesperson for the Global Strike Command said personnel will carry a different weapon while the investigation is underway, and that "all AFGSC bases will conduct 100% inspections of the M18 handguns to identify any immediate safety concerns." According to the unit's website, the Air Force's entire bomber fleet, as well as its nuclear command forces, operate under the Global Strike Command on bases stretching from Louisiana to Wyoming to Massachusetts. (Editor's note: This is a developing story that may be updated as more information is made available.) Tags NH News New England News CollaborativeSig Sauerp320 * Facebook * Twitter * LinkedIn * Email [] Todd Bookman As a general assignment reporter, I pursue breaking news as well as investigative pieces across a range of topics. I'm drawn to stories that are big and timely, as well as those that may appear small but tell us something larger about the state we live in. I also love a good tip, a good character, or a story that involves a boat ride. See stories by Todd Bookman Latest Stories * Christopher Landry is a permanent resident of the United States, meaning he is a citizen of another country (Canada) but has been granted the legal right to live and work in the U.S. He's lived in the Monadnock Region for most of his life and has a partner and children here, but returns to New Brunswick, Canada, periodically to visit family. NH News Court vacates convictions keeping Peterborough green-card holder in Canada * Ripening blueberries at Sunnycrest Farm in Londonderry. 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