Norinco HP9-1

This 12 gauge smoothbore firearm has a 14-inch (36 cm) barrel and a rust-resistant parkerized finish. It is also available 12.5-inch[1] (31.75cm) and 18-inch[2] (45.72cm) variants. Different sights are available as well, ranging from traditional bead sights to ghost ring sights.[3] Compact, reliable, and affordable, it is popular with hunters and others working or recreating in grizzly bear habitats.

The Norinco HP9 is a copy of the Remington 870, a widely distributed design no longer under patent protection, and most of the parts interchange freely. The Remington 870 design is both time tested and reliable,[4] seeing heavy use in both military and police roles since the 1950s.[5] The reliability and ruggedness of the Remington 870 are evident in the Norinco HP9, which is operated identically to that of any Remington 870 variant.

The Norinco HP9 has seen extensive use in popular media. It has both movie and television appearances.[6] It has also seen use in the popular video games Battlefield 2 (2005),[7] Project Reality (2005)[8] and Battlefield 4 (2013)[9] under the names NOR 982, Norinco 982 and Hawk 12G respectively.

In 1993, the import of most Norinco firearms and ammunition into the United States was blocked under new trade rules when China's permanent normal trade relations status was renewed.[10] The prohibition did not apply to sporting shotguns or shotgun ammunition, however.

Longer barreled versions (18" minimum) are also available for purchase in the US, where ownership of short barreled shotguns requires a $200 tax stamp. In the United States, where other Norinco products are specifically non-importable, this gun is imported and sold under the names Norinco Hawk 982 and Interstate Hawk 982.

The Norinco HP9 can be legally purchased and owned in Canada, as it fall under the "non-restricted" firearm class. The rules and regulations in regard to storage, transportation and handling of non-restricted firearms apply.[11] Non-restricted firearms are classified ordinary rifles and shotguns.[12]

As defined by the Criminal Code of Canada, a firearm is classified as:

• "prohibited" if the barrel has been shortened to less than 18-inches (457mm), after leaving the factory, "by sawing, cutting or ANY other alteration or modification" that forces the firearm into the "prohibited firearm" class.[13]
• "restricted" if it left the factory with the barrel at or below 18 inches (457mm) in length and the overall dimensions of the firearm maintain a length shorter than 26 inches (660mm).[14]
• "non-restricted" if it left the factory with the barrel at or below 18 inches (457mm) in length but the overall dimensions of the firearm maintain a length of 26 inches (660mm) or longer and the firearm action is not semi-automatic.

Type 97

original variant without any stock attachment.

Type 97-1

featuring a fixed stock or side-folding stock.

Type 97-2

feed from a 12 gauge box magazine instead of the internal tube.

Hawk Series

Export variants featuring various configurations.[15]

There are several offerings from both domestic and foreign firearms manufactures of shotguns that compete directly with the Norinco HP9 for purpose and price range. Competitors include such well known brands as the Dominion Arms Grizzly, Savage Arms Stevens Model 320 and Mossberg Maverick Model 88.

• NORINCO's Product Information page
• Canadian distributor product page
• Modern Firearms Entry
• RCMP - Prohibited Frirearms
• List of Norinco Firearms seen in movies