Aussies, Ammo, and Accidents w/ Pilgrim Ammunition - Shark Coast Podcast #36

Published on April 29, 2025
Duration: 81:42

This podcast episode delves into the controversial SIG Sauer P320, discussing its history of alleged accidental discharges and SIG's response. The hosts and guest James from Pilgrim Ammunition explore the nuances of the P320's safety concerns, the impact of legal settlements, and the company's aggressive stance against critics. The discussion also touches on the broader firearms industry, personal experiences with various firearms, and international perspectives on gun ownership and government control.

Quick Summary

The SIG Sauer P320 faces controversy due to alleged accidental discharges, with SIG Sauer denying safety issues and labeling critics as 'anti-gun grifters.' Despite denials, lawsuits and incidents, including holstered discharges, persist, leading some training facilities to ban the firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:16Intro & Guest Introduction
  2. 00:19James from Pilgrim Ammo
  3. 00:29Omar & Dean Carol
  4. 00:36Luke Andrews
  5. 02:16Discussing the SIG P320 Controversy
  6. 03:09Lululemon Pants & P320 Discussion
  7. 04:04Achilles Tactical Location
  8. 04:28P320 Backstory & Safety Issues
  9. 05:38SIG Sauer's Official Statement
  10. 06:24Denying Problems vs. Attacking Critics
  11. 07:07Chicago Police Ban on P320
  12. 08:06Personal P320 Experiences
  13. 09:35Theory on Civilian P320 Parts
  14. 10:13Firearms Industry Hate & Stigma
  15. 11:37SIG Executive on P320 Parts
  16. 12:07Stigma and Denial in Firearms Industry
  17. 13:30Self-Inflicted Gunshot Lawsuit
  18. 15:14Industry Advice on P320 Controversy
  19. 16:49Independent Testing for P320
  20. 17:33P320 Lawsuit Award
  21. 17:39Gunsmith Carries P320
  22. 18:00Personal P320 Reliability
  23. 18:28The Difference This Time: Trainers
  24. 19:13Training Facilities Banning P320
  25. 19:20Achilles Tactical Negligent Discharge
  26. 20:24New P320 Version Released
  27. 20:51Firearms Industry: Dirty Game
  28. 21:21Easy to Punch Down on SIG
  29. 22:39Trusting the P320?
  30. 23:15Carrying Modified P365
  31. 23:43Doubt in the Firearms Industry
  32. 25:15Glock Trigger Modifications
  33. 26:01Looking Cool vs. Prepared
  34. 27:23Bullets vs. Food
  35. 27:43Pilgrim Ammunition Origins
  36. 28:06Shark Coast Carrying Pilgrim
  37. 28:25Pilgrim vs. Liberty Ammunition
  38. 28:32James's Background: Oil & Gas
  39. 29:33PJ and Pilgrim's Birth
  40. 30:05PJ's Government Contract Lawsuit
  41. 31:14Manufacturing Differences
  42. 31:31Ammo Gel Block Test
  43. 32:05Using Pilgrim Ammunition
  44. 32:11Dean & Luke's Ammo Choices
  45. 32:50James's Entertainment Industry Involvement
  46. 33:39James's Movie Career
  47. 33:53Shannon Rich & Pilgrim Ammo Incident
  48. 34:52James's Movie Roles
  49. 35:33King of Strays Movie
  50. 35:39Omar's Acting Aspirations
  51. 36:00Movie Set Experience: Siesta Key
  52. 37:26SWAT Scene Filming
  53. 39:44James's Global Travels
  54. 40:03Contracting and Singapore
  55. 40:24Private Military Companies (PMCs)
  56. 40:42Getting Lost in Singapore
  57. 41:26Orchard Towers: Four Floors of Whores
  58. 43:41Singapore's Strict Laws
  59. 44:00Bangkok vs. Singapore
  60. 45:31Wife's Strictness
  61. 46:33Travel Aspirations: Europe
  62. 47:17Motorcycle Trip Through Asia
  63. 47:34Europe's Safety Concerns
  64. 48:13Paris Pickpocketing Incident
  65. 49:14Global Worldview Comparison
  66. 49:49Singapore: Safest Place?
  67. 50:13Drug Laws in Dubai & Singapore
  68. 50:36Singapore Caning Incident
  69. 51:44Comparing US to Other Countries
  70. 53:00Australia's Situation Post-COVID
  71. 53:33Australia's Shift to 'Woke'
  72. 54:09Australian Culture: Rub Dirt On It
  73. 54:53Sky News Australia
  74. 55:03Australia's COVID Insanity
  75. 56:05Gun Ban's Impact on Australia
  76. 56:43Australia's Motorcycle Gang Laws
  77. 57:07Alex Vela Deportation
  78. 57:39Australia: Not Free Anymore
  79. 58:02US vs. Other Countries: Rights
  80. 59:26Moral Degradation & Liberalism
  81. 59:39Democratic Staffer Filmed Porn
  82. 60:06Australia/Europe as US Microcosm
  83. 60:20UK Arrests for Social Media Posts
  84. 61:06Arrests for Silent Prayer in UK
  85. 61:36Government Restrictiveness Limits
  86. 61:43Singapore's Proximity to China
  87. 62:28Singapore's Military Strength
  88. 63:15Dubai Penalties
  89. 63:25America's Pushback Against Government
  90. 64:47We the People: American DNA
  91. 65:03Rebellion Against Taxation
  92. 65:19Constitution as a Restrictive Document

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main controversy surrounding the SIG Sauer P320?

The primary controversy involves allegations of accidental discharges, particularly the initial issue where the P320 could discharge if dropped at a specific angle. While SIG Sauer denies ongoing safety concerns, numerous lawsuits and incidents, including videos of holstered discharges, have fueled the debate.

How has SIG Sauer responded to P320 safety concerns?

SIG Sauer has consistently denied any inherent safety flaws in the P320, often attributing incidents to improper handling or holstering. They recently issued a strong statement labeling critics as 'anti-gun grifters,' a move that has intensified the controversy.

What is Pilgrim Ammunition and its relation to Liberty Ammunition?

Pilgrim Ammunition, founded by James, is a manufacturer that emerged from the expertise of PJ, the founder of Liberty Ammunition. They produce ammunition, with Pilgrim focusing on specific manufacturing differences while maintaining a similar quality standard to Liberty.

Why are some training facilities banning the SIG P320?

Several training facilities, like Achilles Tactical, have banned the P320 due to concerns about negligent discharges occurring during training. This decision stems from a desire to ensure the safety of participants and instructors in a controlled environment.

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