Overview

• AFGSC resumed arming with cleared M18 pistols on Aug. 25 after completing a command-wide inspection of 7,970 handguns.
• Inspectors flagged 191 pistols for repair due to component wear, most often involving the safety lever, striker assembly, and sear.
• A review of weapon discharges within the command found no cases attributed to mechanical malfunction.
• The command is adding focused checks of the safety lever, striker assembly, and sear to semi-annual and annual inspections.
• AFOSI investigations continue into Airman Brayden Lovan’s death, with another airman previously arrested on charges including involuntary manslaughter.