Canadian Special Forces Pull Sig P320 From Service

Published on February 5, 2021
Duration: 4:58

Canadian Special Forces have withdrawn the Sig P320 from service following an accidental discharge incident involving JTF2. Approximately 400 pistols were removed, with units reverting to the Sig P226. The incident is under investigation, and the weapon has been quarantined. This follows previous concerns and a voluntary upgrade program by Sig Sauer.

Quick Summary

Canadian Special Forces withdrew the Sig P320 from service after an accidental discharge injured a JTF2 member during training. Approximately 400 pistols were removed, and units are reverting to the Sig P226 while the weapon and ammunition are investigated.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Sig P320 History and Litigation
  2. 00:52Canadian JTF2 Incident
  3. 01:40Official Military Response
  4. 02:27Withdrawal from Service
  5. 02:50Sig Sauer's Voluntary Upgrade

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Canadian Special Forces pull the Sig P320 from service?

The Sig P320 was withdrawn following an incident where a member of Canada's Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) was injured by an accidental discharge during training. The weapon and ammunition were quarantined for investigation.

How many Sig P320 pistols were removed from Canadian service?

Approximately 400 Sig P320 pistols were removed from service by the Canadian Special Forces. JTF2 has reverted to using their previous sidearm, the Sig P226, during the ongoing investigation.

Has the Sig P320 had previous issues?

Yes, the Sig P320 has a history of alleged accidental discharge issues, which led to ongoing litigation and a voluntary upgrade program by Sig Sauer to modify the firing mechanism and trigger.

What is the current status of the Sig P320 investigation by Canadian forces?

The specific Sig P320 involved in the JTF2 incident, along with its ammunition, has been quarantined for investigation. Canadian Special Forces Command confirmed the incident and adherence to standard operating procedures.

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