Comment:  Sad situation continues as investigation of now the death of the shooter continues.  No problems found in the M18 weapon that initially was blamed for the incident.  Finger on the trigger of a loaded gun is not going to end well.

https://www.warren.af.mil/News/Releases/Article/4327541/court-martial-summary-on-base-shooting-witnesses-guilty-of-falsifying-official/

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The Air Force Office of Special Investigations had been investigating White-Allen for his involvement in the July 20 incident. Evidence determined White-Allen had his finger on the trigger as he placed the firearm on Lovan’s chest. Laboratory tests determined there were no defects in White-Allen’s duty-issued weapon. White-Allen was discovered deceased in his dormitory room on Oct. 8, 2025, and Air Force legal proceedings were suspended. The investigation into White-Allen’s death remains open.

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Comment:  Do Not Trust a Manual Safety Alone
Never Horse Play with a loaded gun thinking the safety is on -- it might not be!

https://www.sigsauer.com/p320-m18.html

"Sig Sauer P320 / M18"

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This firearm is equipped with a manual safety. A manual safety – when engaged – is designed to mechanically prevent the firearm from discharging when the trigger is pressed, either intentionally or unintentionally. You should consider whether a manual safety on a handgun is right for you based on your experience level and intended use, keeping in mind best practices for safe firearms handling. It is possible for the trigger to be unintentionally pressed even under normal handling circumstances.

A manual safety is designed to augment, not replace, safe firearm handling practices. You are responsible to protect against unintentional trigger movement while carrying any firearm. Even if you elect to purchase a pistol equipped with a manual safety, you must ensure that the trigger is not contacted in any circumstance other than when you intend to fire the pistol, particularly if you elect to carry your pistol with a round in the chamber.   If you have a round in the chamber and the trigger is pressed to the rear, the pistol will fire, absent an engaged manual safety.

Sig Sauer Product Catalog