Sig Sauer P320 Goes Off In A Holster

Published on April 14, 2025
Duration: 7:48

This video discusses an incident where a Sig Sauer P320 reportedly discharged while holstered during a training class at Achilles Heel Tactical in Knoxville, Tennessee. The instructor, Ben Stoker, deemed the firearm a safety hazard and banned P320s from future classes. The speaker expresses concern over the P320's reliability, citing this incident and other reports, and notes that some police departments are discontinuing its use.

Quick Summary

A Sig Sauer P320 reportedly discharged unintentionally while holstered during a firearms training class at Achilles Heel Tactical. This incident led the training facility to ban all Sig Sauer P320 models due to safety hazards, with the bullet passing through the shooter's boot without causing serious injury.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: P320 Reliability Doubts
  2. 00:12Verse of the Day
  3. 00:45Difficulty Making This Video
  4. 01:15Circulating Video of P320 Incident
  5. 01:26Achilles Heel Tactical Video Source
  6. 02:22Gunshot Heard During Training
  7. 03:03Instructor Confirms P320 Discharge
  8. 03:41Achilles Heel Tactical Statement
  9. 04:03Student's P320 Legion Discharged
  10. 04:11P320 Banned from Classes
  11. 04:36Bullet Path and Injury Avoidance
  12. 04:49Personal Carry and Sig Sauer Products
  13. 05:05Comparison to O-Light Issues
  14. 05:47Police Department Discontinuations
  15. 06:06Chicago PD Scrapping P320s
  16. 06:16Speculation on Cause: QC or Design?
  17. 06:30Risk of Making This Video
  18. 07:00Advice for New Shooters
  19. 07:27Industry Memes and Reactions
  20. 07:40Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during the firearms training at Achilles Heel Tactical?

During a training session, a student's Sig Sauer P320 Legion reportedly discharged unintentionally while it was holstered. This incident led the instructors at Achilles Heel Tactical to ban all Sig Sauer P320 models from future classes due to safety concerns.

Why did Achilles Heel Tactical ban Sig Sauer P320s from their classes?

Achilles Heel Tactical banned Sig Sauer P320s after one of their student's pistols discharged while holstered. They cited this as a significant safety hazard, leading them to prohibit the model from their training courses moving forward.

What was the outcome of the Sig Sauer P320 accidental discharge?

The bullet from the holstered Sig Sauer P320 discharge went through the holster and the student's boot, fortunately missing his toe. The student was reported to be unharmed, but the incident prompted a ban on P320s at the training facility.

Are police departments still using the Sig Sauer P320?

Some police departments are reportedly discontinuing the use of the Sig Sauer P320. The Chicago Police Department, for instance, has been mentioned as having scrapped P320s from their department due to concerns about the firearm's reliability and potential liability.

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