Sig sued again

Published on April 17, 2026
Duration: 8:58

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by a Canadian soldier against the government and SIG Sauer over an accidental discharge of a SIG C22 (Canadian variant of the P320). It highlights concerns about the P320's safety, referencing numerous US lawsuits and reported unintended firing incidents. The video also touches on the implications for competitive shooting and the potential for regulatory action.

Quick Summary

A Canadian soldier is suing SIG Sauer and the federal government after an accidental discharge of his SIG C22 pistol (a variant of the P320) while it was holstered during training, resulting in an injury. The lawsuit alleges the P320 can discharge without a trigger pull, a concern known to the government before their purchase.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Canadian Soldier Sues SIG
  2. 00:10The SIG C22 and P320 Connection
  3. 00:25Details of the Accidental Shooting
  4. 00:36Pistol Went Off While in Holster
  5. 01:00Wounded in the Foot During Training
  6. 01:25Soldier's Anger Over Weapon Procurement
  7. 01:33Incident Location and Date
  8. 01:40Second Canadian Officer Shooting Incident
  9. 01:45Previous Incident with JTF2
  10. 01:58DND Paused Rollout After First Shooting
  11. 02:03Despite Lawsuits, Canada Purchased P320
  12. 02:12P320 Replacing WWII Era Pistols
  13. 02:20DND Claimed No Misfires or Injuries
  14. 02:33Lawsuit Details: Damages Sought
  15. 02:45Allegations Against Federal Government
  16. 02:57Pistol Could Go Off Without Trigger Pull
  17. 03:00Career Cut Short by Injury
  18. 03:17Pistol Fix or Recall Demanded
  19. 03:26Hundreds of Unintended Firing Incidents Reported
  20. 03:40Attorney Bagnell's Commentary
  21. 03:49Potential for Different Outcome in Canada
  22. 04:00SIG's Legal Team Strength
  23. 04:15SUBS Bans SIG P320s
  24. 04:20Phil Strader on SIGs at USPSA Nationals
  25. 04:42Local Range Observation: No P320s
  26. 05:05Why Risk It? P320 is a No-Go
  27. 05:14SIG May Not Know Cause or Fix
  28. 05:23SIG's Handling of the Issue Criticized
  29. 05:31Hunter Constitute's Claim of Fix
  30. 05:43Future Outlook on the P320 Situation
  31. 05:55Anti-2A Momentum and Potential Bans
  32. 06:16Doubt on Pretext for Legislation
  33. 06:41Is the P320 Fixable? Sucks for Owners
  34. 06:49SIG Ignoring and Deflecting vs. Fixing
  35. 06:54May Not Be in SIG's Advantage to Fix
  36. 07:02Believable SIG Doesn't Know What's Wrong
  37. 07:06Analogy to Complex Warranty Issues
  38. 07:37Call to Ban All P320s
  39. 07:46SIG's Power and User Preferences
  40. 07:57Disagreement on Recall and Admitting Fault
  41. 08:08Company's Bottom Line Considerations
  42. 08:11Owner's P320 M7 Unfired Due to Concerns
  43. 08:36P320 X Combat Owner's Experience
  44. 08:42Risk of Carrying P320 with New Info
  45. 08:52SIG Story Grinds On

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main reason for the lawsuit against SIG Sauer in Canada?

A Canadian soldier is suing SIG Sauer and the federal government after an accidental discharge of his SIG C22 pistol (a variant of the P320) while it was holstered during training, resulting in an injury.

What are the alleged safety concerns with the SIG P320?

The lawsuit and video content suggest the SIG P320 may have a tendency to discharge without a trigger pull, a concern reportedly known to the Canadian government prior to their large-scale purchase.

How many unintended firing incidents involving the SIG P320 have been reported?

The lawsuit mentions at least 500 reported unintended firing incidents involving the SIG P320 in the United States, with the speaker suggesting this number could increase.

What is the Canadian soldier seeking in damages?

The soldier is seeking $4 million in damages from SIG Sauer and $3 million from the Canadian federal government, citing that the injury cut short his military career and prevented him from receiving a full pension.

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