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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Sig Sauer's P320 banned by Chicago Police Department and other law enforcement agencies
Since its release in 2014, the Sig Sauer P320 has heavily advertised its modularity features. Its visibility was only bolstered in 2017, when the U.S. Army selected the P320 as its new M17/M18 pistol under the Modular Handgun System competition over complaints from rival Glock. But that's not the only attention the weapon received Around the same time the Army was embracing the Sig Sauer P320 as its new official sidearm, it began gaining a reputation for controversy, with numerous investigations and lawsuits surrounding it. Videos posted on the internet showed that the P320 could fire if dropped at a certain angle or was struck on the back of the slide. The handgun was not recalled; however, Sig Sauer offered a voluntary trigger upgrade and implemented changes to P320 production in the future. Aside from the impact-firing issue, the P320 has also come under legal fire for 'uncommanded discharges,' a very nice way of saying the weapon could fire even if someone hadn't pulled the trigger. Plaintiffs, ranging from law enforcement professionals to experienced civilian owners, allege that their P320 fired without the trigger being pulled, often while the handgun was holstered. Reports like these can even be found involving the military version of the P320, like the case of a Marine Corps-issued M18 pistol going off in its holster. In June 2024, a federal jury in Georgia awarded Robert Lang $2.3 million in a lawsuit against Sig Sauer for his P320 shooting him in the thigh as he removed it from its holster. Five months later, a Philadelphia jury awarded an Army veteran $11 million after his personal P320 shot him in the thigh while it was holstered. Those are just the military-related complaints. Sig Sauer vowed to appeal these rulings and maintains that the P320 is safe and cannot fire without the trigger being pulled. Law enforcement officers have filed similar complaints—and in some cases, personal lawsuits. Despite Sig's assurances, multiple law enforcement agencies across the country have banned the P320 following incidents of similar uncommanded discharges. In 2017, after discharge issues with the P320 first surfaced, the Dallas Police Department suspended use of the P320 as a safety precaution. While the standard-issue sidearm for the Dallas PD is the Sig Sauer P226, other handguns, including various models of Glock pistols, are approved for use. The department has not reversed its suspension of the P320 since. In 2019, Officer Craig Jacklyn of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) experienced an uncommanded discharge of his issued P320 while on patrol. Jacklyn is a Marine Corps veteran who served as a Marksmanship Instructor and spent over two decades with SEPTA as a law enforcement officer. Shortly after the incident, a SEPTA investigation concluded that there was no cause for the uncommanded discharge, and the agency made an emergency purchase of 350 Glock 17 pistols and holsters to replace the P320. In 2022, the Milwaukee Police Department announced that it would replace the P320 with the Glock 45 as the department-issued duty weapon. The decision was made following multiple unintended discharges within the department, which prompted the Milwaukee Police Association to file a lawsuit against the city. MPD reported that three officers had been injured since 2020. In October 2024, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) imposed a temporary ban on the handgun following an uncommanded discharge by a recruit with an issued P320. Both the recruit and the firearms instructor at the scene affirmed that the trigger was not pulled. Following a thorough review by the WSCJTC, which involved law enforcement professionals from across the state and representatives from Sig Sauer, the ban became permanent in February 2025. 'My position has to be safety because we know so much now that if I make a different decision, I don't feel like I'm being responsible,' WSCJTC Executive Director Monica Alexander told KING 5 News. In April 2025, the Denver Police Department notified officers who qualified with the P320 that the weapon is 'No longer considered safe for duty or backup carry.' The department confirmed that its Firearms Unit evaluated the P320 and was able to recreate safety issues. Interestingly, the department's ban came a month before a YouTube video was posted by LFD Research, which documents their recreation of an issue that allows the P320 to fire without the trigger being pulled. The Denver Police Department has not specified the issue recreated by its Firearms Unit. Perhaps the most significant ban on the P320 is by the Chicago Police Department, the second-largest police department in the nation. An affidavit by CPD Range Master Sgt. Wasim M. Said affirms that the department's Firearms Training Section reported possible issues with the P320. Said's investigation into the P320 revealed at least 33 officers injured across 18 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Although Said and the FTS could not replicate a problem on six of CPD's P320s, FTS temporarily suspended the P320 as a Prescribed Duty Weapon on February 28, 2025. On April 7, 2025, Said's findings were presented to the CPD Arsenal Committee, which voted unanimously to phase out the P320. On April 18, 2025, the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police penned a letter to CPD's Superintendent regarding the decision by the Arsenal Committee. The letter notes that Chicago Police Academy recruits had already been notified that the P320 is no longer prescribed for purchase or use and calls for prompt action to mitigate the risk to both police officers and citizens. We Are The Mighty is a celebration of military service, with a mission to entertain, inform, and inspire those who serve and those who support them. We are made by and for current service members, veterans, spouses, family members, and civilians who want to be part of this community. Keep up with the best in military culture and entertainment: subscribe to the We Are The Mighty newsletter. SIG P320 engineering review recommended in Marine Corps report SIG Sauer's legal battles and why the XM7 might not replace the M4 The military's latest handgun might not be safe
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CannaCard Issues Business Alert to Dispensaries Amid Growing Legal Threats Over Cashless ATM Transactions
CHICAGO, IL - April 14, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - CC Technology Corporation ('CCTC' or 'the Company'), today issued a business alert warning legal cannabis operators of growing legal threats tied to the use of cashless ATMs following a groundbreaking lawsuit that could reshape how dispensaries handle payments. Recent Lawsuit Sets Precedent for Future Suits Against Dispensaries Using Cashless ATMs A recent lawsuit filed by a payment processor against a large multi-state operator (MSO) in the cannabis industry claims that the dispensary and its affiliates should be held responsible for a $950,000 fine Visa imposed on the processor. The first-of-its-kind suit highlights the risk of dispensaries working with credit card processors who claim to be able to bypass federal and network rules and offer a card processing solution to historically unauthorized cannabis dispensaries. With this case, payment processors- once quiet enablers- are now flipping the script and suing dispensaries for damages and reputational harm. Visa has made it clear: masking cannabis transactions as ATM withdrawals using MCC 6011 is a violation of their rules, and operators caught doing so may face civil or criminal consequences. 'This lawsuit should be a wake-up call for the industry,' said Robert Lang, CEO of CC Technology Corporation. 'The regulatory landscape has shifted. Payment processors are no longer looking the other way. They're coming after dispensaries that expose them to liability.' CannaCard(R): A Legal, Transparent Alternative CannaCard(R) has long cautioned the industry about the risks associated with so-called 'reverse ATM' systems. Developed specifically for the legal cannabis market, CannaCard(R) is fully transparent, operating entirely outside the major card networks to ensure long-term compliance and protection for its partners. CannaCard offers a future-ready platform designed to keep cannabis operators in full compliance while improving customer experience. Key benefits include: 'We Saw This Coming Five Years Ago' As early as 2019, CannaCard(R) warned that cashless ATMs were a short-term gimmick built on shaky legal ground. The Switch v. Trulieve case only confirms the risks: from financial penalties to reputational damage, dispensaries relying on these tactics are gambling with their licenses. 'We're proud to offer a real solution- one that doesn't compromise dispensaries or put them in legal jeopardy,' said Lang. 'Now more than ever, this industry needs trusted partners, not shortcuts.' Make the Switch Before It's Too Late The current lawsuit is expected to be the first of many, as processors and card brands look to clean up cannabis-related violations. If your dispensary is still using questionable payment methods, the time to change is now. CannaCard(R) is now onboarding new dispensary partners across the country. To begin the fast, simple process, visit Our compliance team will guide you every step of the way- from setup to activation- to ensure your operations are secure and legally sound. For more information or media inquiries, please contact: Ed Sochacki Chief Marketing Officer, CC Technology Corporation (708) 671-8462 [email protected] View the original release on
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bushwalker's warning after freak accident left him 'unable to feel legs'
An experienced hiker is warning Aussies to take one key thing when venturing into the bush after a leisurely Sunday morning stroll ended with him submerged in water and unable to feel his legs, questioning whether he would be able to walk again. Robert Lang told Yahoo News he likes to escape the busyness of Sydney life by going for a walk near his North Shore home, often opting for the Lover's Jump trail walk in Turramurra. It's a pathway that snakes behind residential homes, and it's one he's taken many, many times before. However a weekly ritual turned to disaster after he strayed from the path recently. "I walk this trail every Sunday morning... there had been a lot of rain this day, and I could hear the rush of water below as I was walking above the creek... I sort of pushed through the bushes to see it, and as I was going down the slope, I guess because of the fresh rain, the ground gave way," he recalled. "I ended up sliding and rolling down the hill and fell into the creek fully submerged. My hip took most of the brunt, but I couldn't feel my legs." Panicked, the volunteer medic was able to pull himself out of the water with his arms and used his Apple watch to first notify his wife and then emergency services. Lang lay on the ground injured and alone for almost an hour as emergency services desperately tried to locate him. Despite his wife knowing the exact trail he always walks, and being a stone's throw away from houses, he was well hidden in the bush, and the location of his Apple watch was not being picked up. Out of pure luck, he wore his yellow waterproof jacket that day — and it was this that helped the rescue helicopter to finally locate him. "Then I could hear someone shouting, and so I shouted back. Within a minute or two suddenly someone was grabbing my hand and telling me that they had me and I was safe," Lang said. "It's indescribable to have someone say, 'Don't worry, I've got you'. Just the sheer humanity of it makes me choke up now." As rescuers began to pull him away from the rushing water, Lang regained faint sensation in his leg and was overcome with relief. Doctors later told him the impact of the fall likely caused shock to his nerve, causing it to go limp. Thankfully, he now has full function of his legs and has fully recovered. 😒 Camper calls for change to combat 'annoying' trend at national parks 🚮 25-year-old discovery in pristine Aussie national park sparks anger 🆘 The device that saved young fishermen drifting off Aussie coast Despite the bushwalk being somewhere Lang has visited countless times, he wishes he'd done a few things differently to increase his chances of being found quicker. "Think about how you're going to be located if there is an incident," he warned. "Take a personal locator beacon (PLB)... I would have taken one if I had one." He recommended staying on the trail, not going on a walk alone, letting somewhere know where you're going and wearing something bright. "Making sure you have a way to make yourself visible." Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
SIG Sauer's bid to get $2.3M verdict tossed misfires
Feb. 14—A federal judge in Atlanta has denied SIG Sauer's request for a new trial after a jury awarded $2.35 million to a Georgia man last June who was seriously wounded while removing his holstered pistol from his belt. Robert Lang claimed SIG Sauer — whose U.S. headquarters is in Newington — defectively designed its P320 model and failed to warn customers about the potential for it to discharge unintentionally. A federal jury in Atlanta agreed. Lang, 37, claimed the pistol fired while inside the holster, where he couldn't reach the trigger, as he attempted to unclip the holster from his belt. He said a bullet tore through his upper right thigh, exiting just above his knee. The jury found that Lang was not negligent in handling his SIG Sauer pistol, which he bought in March 2018 for just over $700. The incident happened in December 2018 at Lang's home. According to the latest court order, the gunmaker failed to meet the burden for a new trial and failed to justify its requested reduction in the jury's damages award. One of Lang's attorneys, Robert Zimmerman, said, "The jury heard and understood the evidence. The court in great detail identified the significant record that the jury based its decision on. "The only ones not listening, unfortunately, are those at SIG Sauer who refuse to change the P320's design before more law enforcement officers and law-abiding gun owners are injured or killed." In a statement, SIG Sauer said it "strongly disagrees" with the verdict and will be appealing the decision "on multiple grounds." "In this case, the plaintiff, Mr. Lang, initially admitted to the police that he accidentally discharged his gun while pulling it out of the holster, then later changed his story, stating that the firearm discharged without a trigger pull," the statement reads. "However, the Plaintiff's story notably changed again, after hiring trial experts who agreed that the SIG Sauer P320 could not discharge without the trigger being pulled. Plaintiff and both his experts testified, however, that they do not know what pulled the trigger or how the trigger was pulled, and they did not attempt to conduct any testing to confirm how the trigger could have been pulled, other than by Mr. Lang's own finger." "SIG Sauer does not believe that Plaintiff has met his burden in this case to prove that the P320 model pistol was designed defectively or negligently, and there are no facts on the record that Mr. Lang's discharge was the result of anything other than his own negligent handling which caused him to pull the trigger on the P320 pistol." The statement goes on to say the design of the SIG Sauer P320 model pistol is "truly innovative and safe," with multiple patents relating to safety mechanisms. In the court order, Judge Eleanor Ross writes attorneys for SIG Sauer argued in favor of reducing Lang's pain and suffering award from $2.3 million to $500,000, bringing the total jury award to $550,963.43. "The court finds that the jury's verdict is not 'so exorbitant and flagrantly outrageous as to shock the moral sense' or 'create a clear implication of bias, prejudice, or gross mistake by the jurors,'" the order states. "The jury made its award 'in its enlightened conscience' and based upon proper evidence." The P320, which was introduced in 2014, is one of the most popular guns in the U.S., with more than 2.5 million sold, according to the company. Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky PC represents more than 100 P320 victims. In November, a jury in Philadelphia awarded $11 million in damages to U.S. Army veteran George Abrahams, who claims his SIG Sauer P320 pistol fired in its holster without his hands touching the gun.
