Norinco HP9-1

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Norinco HP9-1
Norinco HP9-1
Type	Shotgun
Place of origin	China
Service history
In service	Present
Used by	People's Liberation Army
Production history
Designer	Norinco
Manufacturer	Norinco
Specifications
Length	34.5 inches (876 mm)
Barrel length	14 inches (356 mm)

Cartridge	12 gauge
Action	pump-action
Feed system	4 round internal tube magazine
Sights	iron sights

The Norinco HP9-1, also known as the Norinco N870-14.00, is a short-barreled pump action shotgun made by Norinco of China. This firearm has a 14 inch (36 cm) barrel, making it especially lightweight and handy. It is a close copy of the Remington 870, a widely-distributed design no longer under patent protection, and most parts interchange freely. Its compact dimensions and rust-resistant, parkerized finish have made it an attractive choice for outdoor sports enthusiasts (such as hikers, boaters, kayakers, and campers), field professionals (such as biologists, geologists, teamsters, guards, and other professional drivers), recreational shooters, families, and many others wanting a convenient, affordable, reliable, easy-care shotgun at hand for survival, hunting, humane euthanasia of injured wildlife, and protection from dangerous animals (such as grizzly bears and dangerous dogs).^[1]

[edit] In the news

An HP9-1 was allegedly carried, but never fired, by the lone murderous assailant during the Montreal, Canada, Dawson College shooting. Another firearm was used in the incident. Police reported that the firearms had been obtained lawfully, and this detail garnered much press attention.^[2].