An FBI Ballistic Research Facility (BRF) report examining an alleged “uncommanded discharge” from a Sig Sauer M18 pistol—carried by a Michigan State Police officer—has reignited scrutiny of the firearm’s safety. The August 30, 2024, report, released this week via a public-records request, did not conclusively determine that the pistol fired on its own, but confirmed it was possible under certain conditions.
