The Brief
- A Florida lawmaker is urging police agencies to suspend the use of the SIG Sauer P320 handgun, citing safety concerns.
- The pistol has allegedly discharged while holstered and without a trigger pull, injuring dozens of people.
- Tampa Police are reviewing alternative firearms; other departments, including Plant City Police, are not planning changes.
- Manufacturer SIG Sauer maintains the P320 meets all safety standards and cannot fire without a trigger pull.
TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida legislator is asking law enforcement agencies to stop using a widely-issued handgun after a series of unintentional discharges raised alarms about safety.
What we know:
State Representative Danny Alvarez, R-Hillsborough County, is calling on agencies across the state to suspend the use of the SIG Sauer P320. According to Alvarez, the handgun is approved for use in at least nine departments, including Tampa and Plant City’s police departments.…