New Jersey Sues Gunmaker Sig Sauer

The state of New Jersey recently filed a high-profile lawsuit against gun maker Sig Sauer. The state says that the company’s popular P320 pistol fires without pulling the trigger. The October 16, 2025, complaint filed by New Jersey charges that Sig Sauer’s design and marketing practices put thousands of owners and the public in jeopardy. This lawsuit could have big implications for both gun safety and product liability law.

Understanding the allegations 

According to the lawsuit, the Sig Sauer P320, a striker-fired semiautomatic pistol that is used by law enforcement and civilians, has a defective firing mechanism that allows it to discharge when the gun is dropped, bumped, or holstered. The complaint indicates that there have been multiple incidents where users were seriously injured or even killed when the firearm allegedly discharged without a pull of the trigger.

One of the foremost allegations is that Sig Sauer knew about the issue for years but continued to market the P320 as “drop safe” and “one of the safest guns in America.” New Jersey is accusing Sig Sauer of deceptive advertising and failure to warn consumers about a known danger.

A growing pattern of lawsuits

This isn’t the first time Sig Sauer has come under fire. The P320 pistol has already been at the center of numerous lawsuits—ranging from individual cases to a sweeping class action—with plaintiffs nationwide raising alarm over the same core issue. Their claim? That the firearm can discharge without the trigger being pulled.

Previously, Sig Sauer launched what it called a “voluntary upgrade program,” aimed at modifying certain internal components of the gun. But New Jersey officials argue that the fix doesn’t go far enough. In its recently filed lawsuit, the state contends the weapon still poses a danger to the public.

The complaint is seeking civil penalties and restitution for affected consumers, along with a court order to halt further sales and mandate a full-scale recall of the weapon.

Understanding the legal theories behind this case 

This case depends on several important product liability doctrines:

• Design defect – According to the lawsuit, the firearms’ internal safety mechanisms are alleged to be inherently flawed, allowing unintended discharge under foreseeable conditions.

• Failure to warn – The lawsuit alleges that Sig Sauer failed to tell consumers about the hazard or provide adequate instructions for using the gun safely.

• Misrepresentation – New Jersey is arguing that marketing the P320 as “drop safe” constitutes a deceptive claim under New Jersey’s consumer protection laws.

Sig Sauer could face damages and enhanced penalties for reckless disregard for public safety.

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