Pistol – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

20 April

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Amanda Lee, fires the SIG Sauer P320-M17, semi-automatic pistol while kneeling during weapons qualification at Camp Bullis in San Antonio, Texas, on April 19, 2021. The Contract Operational Readiness Exercise culminating events validates Soldiers set to deploy within the coming months and next fiscal year (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Eric Kestner / Released by Ms. Angele Ringo 377th Public Affairs Specialist).

Canada, SIG Sauer Hit With Lawsuit Over Military Pistol Accident

A Canadian military security officer has filed a lawsuit against the federal government and American gunmaker SIG Sauer after an injury from an alleged unintentional discharge from a service pistol.

Mar- 2026 -

25 March

Americas

A U.S. Marine with Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), fires an M18 pistol during a qualification range aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 22, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marine Corps Approves Optical Device on Pistol Qualification

The US Marine Corps has greenlit the use of optical sights during the Combat Pistol Program qualification, marking the first time the accessory is permitted for the certification.

May- 2025 -

28 May

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Ukraine Arms Soldiers With Domestic Anti-Drone Pistol

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved a domestically made anti-drone pistol for the armed forces in a move to enhance individual soldier survivability against hostile drones.

May- 2023 -

30 May

Americas

A cartridge exits the chamber after being fired from a SIG Sauer P320-M17, semi-automatic pistol during the Contract Operational Readiness Exercise (CORE) M17 qualifications at Camp Bullis in San Antonio, Texas, April 19, 2021. The CORE-21 serves as culminating events for Soldiers set to deploy within the coming months and next fiscal year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Eric Kestner / Released by Ms. Angele Ringo 377th Public Affairs Specialist).

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Receives First Tranche of Sig Sauer P320 Handguns

Canada has received its first tranche of C22 full-frame Sig Sauer P320 semi-automatic handguns as part of a contract with MD Charlton.

Oct- 2022 -

11 October

Americas

USAF Col. Raymond A. Sackman fires SIG Sauer P320-M18 handgun.

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Armed Forces to Obtain 7,000 New Pistols

Canada has awarded MD Charlton a $3.2 million contract to procure 7,000 Sig Sauer P320 pistols for the Canadian Army.

Jun- 2022 -

2 June

Arms

Joe Saballa

FN Herstal Unveils New 9x19mm Hiper Pistol

Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal has unveiled its new 9x19-millimeter Hiper pistol for military and law enforcement.

May- 2021 -

28 May

Arms

In this file photo taken on September 21, 2019, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami speaks in capital Tehran

Joe Saballa

Iran Shows Off New Underwater Weapon

The Iranian Defense Ministry recently showcased the country's latest weapons, with one such example being an underwater pistol reportedly resembling Russia’s distinctive four-barrel SPP-1.