Comment:  Turn of events on a tragedy.  Safety of the gun is still a question to be answered.

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-m18-arrest/

Airman arrested for death that prompted Air Force-wide safety review of Sig M18

“An individual has now been arrested on suspicion of making a false official statement, obstruction of justice, and involuntary manslaughter,” an Air Force spokesperson said.

JEFF SCHOGOL

AUG 8, 2025 3:03 PM EDT

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An airman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, last month, which prompted the Air Force to curtail the use of M18 pistols, according to the service.

“Out of an abundance of caution and based on initial reporting, Air Force authorities ordered various safety precautions involving the M18 after this tragic event,” an Air Force spokesperson said in a statement “ Since then, the investigation has progressed and an individual has now been arrested on suspicion of making a false official statement, obstruction of justice, and involuntary manslaughter.”

An airman during an M18 qualification course, April 12, 2024.
Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan.

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https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025-08-08/air-force-announces-arrest-in-connection-with-base-shooting-involving-sig-sauer-pistol

Air Force announces arrest in connection with base shooting involving Sig Sauer pistol

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Todd Bookman

Published August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM EDT

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While the M18 has been suspended by the Air Force’s Global Strike Command — which includes more than 33,000 personnel — the weapon remains in use by other branches of the U.S. military.

NHPR has previously reported on unintentional discharges involving the military’s version of the gun, including documented reports of serious injuries suffered by soldiers at U.S. bases around the globe.

Editor’s note: This is a breaking story and may be updated as more information becomes available.