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CTV News
6 hours ago
- CTV News
U.S. Air Force pauses M18 pistol use after airman's death at Wyoming base
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has paused the use of a handgun following the death of a Security Forces airman at a base in Wyoming. The use of the M18 pistol, a variant of another gun that has been the target of lawsuits over unintentional discharge allegations, was paused Monday 'until further notice' following the 'tragic incident' on Sunday at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, the command said in a statement. Security Forces combat arms airmen at all command bases 'will conduct 100 per cent inspections of the M18 handguns to identify any immediate safety concerns,' it said. The name of the active-duty airman, who was assigned to the 90th Security Forces Squadron, 90th Missile Wing at the base, and details of what happened have not been released. The missile wing said it was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the base or community. Security Forces specialists protect Air Force bases. The gun is made by New Hampshire-based manufacturer Sig Sauer, which is defending itself against multiple lawsuits alleging that its popular related gun, the P320 pistol, can go off without the trigger being pulled. Sig Sauer denies the claims, saying the P320 is safe and the problem is user error. It has prevailed in some cases. The P320 was adopted by the U.S. military as M17 and M18 pistols, and the M18 is now the official sidearm of all branches of the U.S. military, Sig Sauer says on its website. In 2019, Sig Sauer announced it had delivered its 100,000th M17 and M18s to the U.S. military. The pause is so far limited to the Global Strike Command, which includes more than 33,700 Airmen and civilians. The rest of the Air Force and the other armed services have not announced any orders to avoid using the pistols. 'Our hearts are with the service members and families impacted by the recent reported event at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base,' Sig Sauer said Wednesday in a statement posted on Facebook. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is in charge of the investigation. The command's statement says it collaborating with the Air Force Security Forces Center and Headquarters Air Force Security Forces 'to conduct a thorough review of the M18 and develop appropriate corrective measures.' Sig Sauer said it has offered to assist. The P320 was introduced in 2014. Sig Sauer offered a 'voluntary upgrade' in 2017 to reduce the weight of the trigger, among other features. Lawyers for people who have sued the gunmaker, many of them law enforcement officers, say the upgrade did not stop unintentional discharges. Earlier this year, Sig Sauer appealed a ban of the P320, M17 and M18 pistols by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, arguing that it appears to be based on inaccurate and incomplete information. The commission banned the weapons after a recruit said his P320 discharged while he was drawing it, even though his finger was not on the trigger. And just this month, Sig Sauer announced that the Michigan State Police is adopting the M18 as its primary sidearm. Several large multi-plaintiff cases have been filed since 2022 in New Hampshire's federal court, representing nearly 80 people who accuse Sig Sauer of negligence and defective product design and marketing. That's in addition to lawsuits filed in other states, including one in Pennsylvania last year alleging a wrongful death. They say the P320 design requires an external mechanical safety, a feature that is optional. The most recent New Hampshire case, representing 22 plaintiffs in 16 states, was filed in March. A judge heard arguments Monday on Sig Sauer's motions to dismiss the lawsuit or break it up and transfer it to districts where the plaintiffs live. There also was discussion of a two-month-old law in New Hampshire, created in response to the lawsuits, that prohibits product liability claims against Sig Sauer and other gun makers based on the 'absence or presence' of the external safety and several other optional features. Claims can still be filed over manufacturing defects. The law hasn't yet been incorporated into the case. Kathy Mccormack, The Associated Press
Associated Press
7 hours ago
- Associated Press
Air Force pauses M18 pistol use after airman's death at Wyoming base
The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has paused the use of a handgun following the death of a Security Forces airman at a base in Wyoming. The use of the M18 pistol, a variant of another gun that has been the target of lawsuits over unintentional discharge allegations, was paused Monday 'until further notice' following the 'tragic incident' on Sunday at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, the command said in a statement. Security Forces combat arms airmen at all command bases 'will conduct 100% inspections of the M18 handguns to identify any immediate safety concerns,' it said. The name of the active-duty airman, who was assigned to the 90th Security Forces Squadron, 90th Missile Wing at the base, and details of what happened have not been released. The missile wing said it was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the base or community. Security Forces specialists protect Air Force bases. The gun is made by New Hampshire-based manufacturer Sig Sauer, which is defending itself against multiple lawsuits alleging that its popular related gun, the P320 pistol, can go off without the trigger being pulled. Sig Sauer denies the claims, saying the P320 is safe and the problem is user error. It has prevailed in some cases. The P320 was adopted by the U.S. military as M17 and M18 pistols, and the M18 is now the official sidearm of all branches of the U.S. military, Sig Sauer says on its website. In 2019, Sig Sauer announced it had delivered its 100,000th M17 and M18s to the U.S. military. The pause is so far limited to the Global Strike Command, which includes more than 33,700 Airmen and civilians. The rest of the Air Force and the other armed services have not announced any orders to avoid using the pistols. 'Our hearts are with the service members and families impacted by the recent reported event at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base,' Sig Sauer said Wednesday in a statement posted on Facebook. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is in charge of the investigation. The command's statement says it collaborating with the Air Force Security Forces Center and Headquarters Air Force Security Forces 'to conduct a thorough review of the M18 and develop appropriate corrective measures.' Sig Sauer said it has offered to assist. The P320 was introduced in 2014. Sig Sauer offered a 'voluntary upgrade' in 2017 to reduce the weight of the trigger, among other features. Lawyers for people who have sued the gunmaker, many of them law enforcement officers, say the upgrade did not stop unintentional discharges. Earlier this year, Sig Sauer appealed a ban of the P320, M17 and M18 pistols by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, arguing that it appears to be based on inaccurate and incomplete information. The commission banned the weapons after a recruit said his P320 discharged while he was drawing it, even though his finger was not on the trigger. And just this month, Sig Sauer announced that the Michigan State Police is adopting the M18 as its primary sidearm. Several large multi-plaintiff cases have been filed since 2022 in New Hampshire's federal court, representing nearly 80 people who accuse Sig Sauer of negligence and defective product design and marketing. That's in addition to lawsuits filed in other states, including one in Pennsylvania last year alleging a wrongful death. They say the P320 design requires an external mechanical safety, a feature that is optional. The most recent New Hampshire case, representing 22 plaintiffs in 16 states, was filed in March. A judge heard arguments Monday on Sig Sauer's motions to dismiss the lawsuit or break it up and transfer it to districts where the plaintiffs live. There also was discussion of a 2-month-old law in New Hampshire, created in response to the lawsuits, that prohibits product liability claims against Sig Sauer and other gun makers based on the 'absence or presence' of the external safety and several other optional features. Claims can still be filed over manufacturing defects. The law hasn't yet been incorporated into the case.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
OPP take 14 commercial vehicles out of service following inspections in Belleville area
Ontario Provincial Police say 14 of 25 commercial vehicles that underwent a recent safety inspection in Belleville, Ont. were removed from service due to safety issues. (OPP/X) Ontario Provincial Police say half of the commercial vehicles that underwent recent inspections in the Belleville area had to be taken off the roads for safety violations. Police said the OPP East Region Highway Safety Division, the Quinte West OPP, Belleville City Police, and the Ministry of Transportation inspected 25 vehicles in a recent blitz. Of those, 14 were taken out of service due to safety defects and three had licence plates removed because of major defects, the OPP said. The OPP laid 23 charges for violations such as overweight vehicles, expired annuals, emissions violations, pre-trip inspection violations, and improper tires, brakes, and registrations. Fines for Highway Traffic Act violations are typically higher for commercial vehicles than they are for personal vehicles.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Long Melford church closed after wood panel falls from height
The main body of a church has been closed after a decorative wooden plinth fell from a "considerable height".Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford, near Sudbury, Suffolk, shut its nave after the incident on Tuesday, 8 July, to carry out inspections on other church stressed no one was injured, the roof had not collapsed and added that its Lady Chapel remained open for prayer and Art Society's Summer Exhibition was due to take place at the church from 18 July to 3 August, but it has now been relocated to St Peter & St Paul Church in Lavenham. "We are very sorry to report that the main body of the church is temporarily closed whilst a safety inspection is carried out," the church said on its website. "A wooden plinth fell from a considerable height and we cannot open the main body of the church until all the high woodwork has been physically checked. "We know many people have planned to visit Holy Trinity when visiting Suffolk and are so sorry we cannot share all of our wonderful church with you."The church thanked people for their Trinity Church has been approached for comment. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBS News
14-07-2025
- CBS News
Fire Island Inlet Bridge reopens after sudden inspection for falling debris
The Fire Island Inlet Bridge, the only bridge to one of New York's most popular beaches, was closed for hours Monday for an unscheduled safety inspection. State engineers abruptly shut down the 60-year-old bridge on Long Island after a boat captain saw an object fall from it. Bridge to Fire Island abruptly shut down The captain of a fishing boat that launched from Captree State Park reported the mystery object falling from the Fire Island Inlet Bridge late Sunday night, prompting an abrupt shut down. "I was going under the bridge in another part. He was on the other end and he said a piece fall off," Captain Joe Dlabola said. "He said it was pretty big. A big, gigantic splash." Dlabola said he was concerned about what else could fall from the span, which has had corrosion problems. "We know it's not in the best of shape and now we have concerns. What does it mean for the rest of our summer?" Stephanie Eggers, of North Babylon, said. "They've been doing work on it for years, and when you drive over it, it's not the greatest. You cross your fingers." Beachgoers forced to regroup The bridge is the last segment of three spans leading from Long Island's mainland to Robert Moses State Park. The shut down meant some beachgoers had to rethink their plans. "This was the second best thing I could do. But I really want to get over to the ocean," one person said. Some kids missed the ocean waves. "It's not so clear and the waves are like that, not as fun," one child said. "There is no lifeguard here. You've got to be careful," Pietrina Rosato, of West Islip, said. Others were concerned it could be abruptly closed again. "I would be very upset. We buy the beach pass and there is no other way to get on it. It's the only bridge," Faith Ferrante, of West Islip, said. Bridge clears initial safety inspections, state says The New York Department of Transportation said two inspections of the bridge on Monday "determined that is structurally sound and safe for travel." The bridge reopened, but boats were still being diverted to one side. "Who knows. It could happen anywhere," Dlabola said. A spokesperson said another inspection would be conducted overnight out of an abundance of caution. So there will only be one open lane until noon Tuesday. We asked the New York DOT how often the bridge is usually inspected and are waiting to hear back. Fire Island
