State law enforcement cites litigation concerns in $500K handgun switch

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) is replacing 400 handguns amid safety concerns and mounting litigation against the weapon’s manufacturer.

All DLE deputies and investigators have carried the Sig Sauer P320 handgun for nearly a decade, purchasing the first generation of the weapon.

Multiple lawsuits have since been filed around the county after officers and soldiers were injured or killed…

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