CornerShot

The CornerShot's shooting range is claimed{{By whom|date=December 2015}} to be accurate and effective to 100 meters with 9×19mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP pistols, and is claimed to be effective to 200 meters with a 5.7×28mm pistol. The device is available in several variations, including the Beretta 92F, a model widely used by US security forces, the Glock, SIG Sauer, and CZ. The mechanism can also mount various accessories such as detachable cameras, audio/video transmission kits, visible and IR lasers, tactical flashlights, suppressors, and can fire rubber bullets. A standard pistol version is available, along with a 40 mm grenade launcher. Because they are fitted with high-resolution digital cameras, any variant can also be used as a surveillance tool. All the models come with the same stock camera and 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, providing a video observation and sighting system with powerful transmission capability. The flashlight and camera let it operate in either day or night. A variety of optional interchangeable cameras, as well as a folding stock, are available, and a universal accessory rail is standard.[http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_Corner,,00.html "CornerShot" on Military.com]—an article {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060710194942/http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0%2C14632%2CSoldiertech_Corner%2C%2C00.html |date=July 10, 2006 }}

Future versions will be mountable on the US M16 rifle and a European joint assault weapon. The system can also be remotely emplaced and operated from behind camouflage, with a wire video-out connection sending images to a commander at a distance or saved to a two-hour flash memory chip attached to the gunstock.

In the standard version a pistol is mounted in the front end of the weapon, which bends horizontally at a mid-frame sixty-degree hinge. There is a digital camera and a flashlight attached to the barrel in the bayonet position. On the butt side of the hinge are the trigger, camera screen (which is on a horizontal hinge just like the mid-gun hinge but it is off of the left side of the gun), and controls for the camera and light.

The Assault Pistol Rifle (APR) mounts a custom pistol in the front part of the weapon to allow the use of rifle cartridges. It fires 5.56 mm ammunition. The APR pistol can be removed from the CornerShot frame.[http://www.cornershot.us CornerShot.us] - manufacturer's Web site

The periscope rifle was independently developed by a number of individuals as a response to the trench warfare of World War I; they were used by armies of several countries from 1914 onward. This earlier idea was simply a specialised "second" stock and trigger mechanism combined with a periscope to allow the shooter to remain safely within the trench and still aim and fire a rifle that was laid over the top of the trench parapet.

The Krummlauf (curved barrel) was an attachment for the Sturmgewehr 44 rifle, which was used by the Germans in World War II. It allowed the shooter to aim and fire around corners with its bent barrel and a periscope-style sight. A disadvantage of the device was its short life, due to the stress of firing.

China has made at least three CornerShot-like weapons{{cite web |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/chinas-showing-off-new-weapons-likely-to-send-a-message-2019-1?r=US&IR=T |title=7 powerful new weapons that China's military just showed off - Business Insider |website=Business Insider }} to date: the HD-66,{{cite web|url=http://www.spacewar.com/reports/India_launches_search_for_cornershot_guns_999.html|title=India launches search for cornershot guns|access-date=2010-03-25}} which is based on the CornerShot, and the CF-06.{{cite web|url=http://www.china-defense-mashup.com/?p=18|title=China's newest nonlinear of sight weapon system|access-date=2010-03-25|date=2008-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027060831/http://china-defense-mashup.com/?p=18|archive-date=2018-10-27|url-status=dead}} Both models were first unveiled at the 4th China Police Expo (CIPATE) and developed by the Chongqing Changfeng Machinery Co Ltd and Shanghai Sea Shield Technologies Company. According to Qing Shanseng, chief designer of the HD-66 and CF-06, both systems are indigenous and were not done based on the CornerShot.

The third one, known as the CS/LW9, was developed by the China Ordnance Industry Research Institute in 2005 in an attempt to do a similar system to the Israeli-made Cornershot.{{cite web|url=http://war.163.com/11/0930/17/7F7GDMVR0001123L.html?f=jsearch|title=击杀墙后之敌：国产警用拐弯枪_网易新闻|last=网易|website=war.163.com|date=30 September 2011}} It has a handle at the bottom that can be used to turn the LW9 to the left or right.

The three systems use the QSZ-92 as the main pistol, although the LW9 also uses the NP22/34 pistols.

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Iran has demonstrated a weapon that is a clone of the Israeli CornerShot.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/31/iran-clones-israeli-cornershot/ | title=Iran clones Israeli cornershot | access-date=2008-12-10|date=2008-01-31}}

As of 2016, there is no information on whether the Iranian military has fielded it.{{cite web|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/01/10/cornershot-clones-around-world/|title=CornerShot Clones from Around the World -|date=10 January 2018}}

South Korea had publicly unveiled their own version of the CornerShot on March 23, 2010, created and developed by the Agency for Defense Development.{{cite web|url=http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4550658|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121230736/http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4550658|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-21|title=South Korea Develops Corner Shot|author=Jung Sung-Ki|date=2010-03-23|access-date=2010-04-01|publisher=Defense News}} The ADD had ₩350 million invested for research and development of their own CornerShot in September 2008 to 2015{{cite web|url=http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/09/30/dx-korea-2016-modified-k2c1-rifle-korean-corner-shot/|title=DX Korea 2016- Modified K2C1 rifle, Korean Corner Shot - The Firearm Blog|date=30 September 2016}} Its functions are similar to the original version, with the exception of a laser target designator and a pixel sensor included to assist in locating hostile targets.{{cite web |url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20100323003000315 |title=S. Korea develops 'corner shot' rifle | Yonhap News Agency |website=en.yna.co.kr |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404042131/https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20100323003000315 |archive-date=4 April 2022 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htweap/articles/20100401.aspx|title=South Korea Discovers The Corner Shot|access-date=2010-04-01|date=2010-04-01}}

The CornerShot made in South Korea was developed by S&T Daewoo.{{cite web|url=https://www.altair.com.pl/news/view?news_id=4672} |title=Altair Agencja Lotnicza |publisher=Altair.com.pl |date= |accessdate=2022-05-28}} It's unveiled in 2016 as the Korea Special-Purpose Weapon{{cite web | url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021192114/www.janes.com/article/63605/dx-korea-2016-s-t-motiv-unveils-second-generation-korea-special-purpose-weapon | title=DX Korea 2016: S&T; Motiv unveils second-generation Korea Special Purpose Weapon | IHS Jane's 360 }} and mounts a S&T K5 pistol, although it can be used with other pistols.{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/63605/dx-korea-2016-s-t-motiv-unveils-second-generation-korea-special-purpose-weapon |title=DX Korea 2016: S&T; Motiv unveils second-generation Korea Special Purpose Weapon | IHS Jane's 360 |website=www.janes.com |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021192114/https://www.janes.com/article/63605/dx-korea-2016-s-t-motiv-unveils-second-generation-korea-special-purpose-weapon |archive-date=21 October 2016 |url-status=dead}} The K1A can be attached to the KSPW if necessary for additional firepower.

The KPSW has MIL-STD-1913 rails to allow attachment of optics and other tactical accessories.{{Cite web|url=https://sadefensejournal.com/st-motiv-ready-for-global-stage-small-arms-featured-at-dx-korea/|title=S&T Motiv Ready for Global Stage Small Arms Featured at DX Korea – Small Arms Defense Journal}}

An Indian-made Cornershot weapon was first reported to be in development in 2014.{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/drdo-develops-corner-shot-rifle-for-counter-insurgency-114020700573_1.html|title=DRDO develops corner-shot rifle for counter-insurgency|last=IANS|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=7 February 2014|via=Business Standard}} A cornershot weapon system (CSWS) is designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)https://www.defencexp.com/decoding-cornershot-weapon-system-csws/ and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).{{cite web |title=Corner Shot Weapon System {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/corner-shot-weapon-system |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=www.drdo.gov.in}} The CSWS is planned to have a pistol and 40mm GL variant. Development was reportedly done by 2019.{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drdodeveloped-corner-shot-weapon-ready-for-induction/article65262132.ece | title=Bend and aim: DRDO's corner-shot weapon gives police a critical eye | newspaper=The Hindu | date=26 March 2022 | last1=Peri | first1=Dinakar }} It's known as the Trikaal.{{Cite web |title=Small Arms & Ammunition |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Oct_2021.pdf |access-date=6 September 2023 |website=Defence Research and Development Organisation}}

It is made in aluminum alloy to make it light and durable. The CSWS's camera, laser, infrared illuminator, and torch are positioned in the front while the display, electronics, battery, and swivelling mechanism are located in the back.{{cite web|url=https://asianatimes.com/the-drdos-corner-shot-weapon-provides-a-vital-eye-for-cops/ |title=The DRDO's corner-shot weapon provides a vital eye for cops |publisher=Asianatimes.com |date=2022-03-26 |accessdate=2022-05-28}} It can be equipped with the Glock 17/19 and the Indian-made 1A pistol. The DRDO version is being made in collaboration with Zen Technologies.{{cite news | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/zen-technologies-wins-contract-from-j-k-police-122032900428_1.html | title=Zen Technologies wins contract from J&K Police | newspaper=Business Standard India | date=29 March 2022 | last1=Market | first1=Capital }} On February 5, 2024, the Trikaal was publicly unveiled at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 convention in Saudi Arabia.{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_february_2024_global_security_army_industry/zen_technologies_presents_trikaal_corner_shooting_weapon_system_at_wds_2024.html|title=Zen Technologies presents Trikaal corner shooting weapon system at WDS 2024|publisher=Army Recognition|date=2024-02-05}}

On March 26, 2022, the Central Reserve Police Force and the Jammu and Kashmir Police are in the process of adopting it after putting the CSWS through multiple tests. On May 9, 2025, it's reported that the J&K Police will adopt the Trikaal with 100 systems being delivered with the National Security Guard planning to procure it.https://www.greaterkashmir.com/uncategorized/jk-cops-to-be-armed-with-corner-shot-weapon-system/

Zen Technologies unveiled the ShootEdge at India International Security Expo 2015, New Delhi.{{cite web |url=http://www.forceindia.net/IndustryNovember20154.aspx |title=Zen Technologies unveils ShootEdge at India International Security Expo 2015 |access-date=2016-03-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310144716/http://www.forceindia.net/IndustryNovember20154.aspx |archive-date=2016-03-10 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.spslandforces.com/experts-speak/?id=538&h=Indigenous-CornerShot | title=Indigenous CornerShot }}

On March 29, 2022, the J&K Police awarded a contract to Zen Technologies for the ShootEdge.https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/zen-tech-bags-rs-5-28-cr-order-from-the-j-k-police-122032900421_1.html

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• {{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}: Used by the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) and the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs Special Police Unit.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}
• {{flag|China}}: Beijing SWAT{{cite web|url=http://news.163.com/06/0119/01/27PSP21P0001124T.html|script-title=zh:北京民警节后将装备以色列12万元高级拐弯枪(图)|access-date=2010-03-11|date=2006-01-19|language=zh|publisher=Netease|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704133607/http://news.163.com/06/0119/01/27PSP21P0001124T.html|archive-date=2008-07-04|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|India}}: Used by the Delhi and Punjab Police forces.{{Cite web|url=https://ndtv.in/videos/video-story-242826|title=दिल्ली पुलिस के स्वाट कमांडो, सुरक्षा की गारंटी वीडियो - हिन्दी न्यूज़ वीडियो एनडीटीवी ख़बर|website=ndtv.in}}
• {{flag|Indonesia}}: KOPASKA{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}
• {{flag|Israel}}: Used by Shayetet 13{{cite web | url=https://special-ops.org/shayetet-13-idf-most-secretive-unit/ | title=Shayetet 13: The IDF's most elite and secretive unit | date=26 September 2012 }}
• {{flag|Mexico}}: Special Forces Corps (CFE){{cite web|url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/545475.html|title=Niega Sedena información sobre "arma del futuro"|first=El Universal, Compañia Periodística Nacional.|last=México|access-date=2013-06-03|archive-date=2008-10-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012043203/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/545475.html|url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Myanmar}}: Unknown number of Cornershots sold to Myanmar.{{cite web | url=https://dimse.info/myanmar/ | title=Myanmar – DIMSE }}
• {{flag|North Macedonia}}: Used by the Special Tasks Unit "Tiger".{{cite web |url=https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Inostranstvo/Region/Jedinica-za-specijalne-zadatke-Tigrovi-Republike-Makedonije-English.html#sthash.4ZljdZ0l.dpbs |title=Specijalne-jedinice.com | Special Tasks Unit "Tiger" of the Republic of Macedonia |access-date=2018-08-22 |archive-date=2018-08-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822213914/https://specijalne-jedinice.com/Inostranstvo/Region/Jedinica-za-specijalne-zadatke-Tigrovi-Republike-Makedonije-English.html#sthash.4ZljdZ0l.dpbs |url-status=dead }}
• {{flag|Russia}}{{cite web|url=http://lenta.ru/news/2009/12/11/glock/|title=Спецподразделения МВД вооружатся австрийскими пистолетами}}
• {{flag|South Korea}}: The ROK Army Special Forces uses the Israeli model.
• {{flag|Singapore}}: Singapore Army.{{citation needed|date=April 2022}}
• {{flag|Turkey}}: Special Forces, Gendarmerie Special Operations Command and Police Special Operation Department{{cite news | url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/tskya-koseli-silah-40074026 | title=TSK'ya 'köşeli' silah | newspaper=Hürriyet | language= tr | date= 23 March 2016 | access-date=23 April 2016}}
• {{flag|Vietnam}}: Used by the Special Police Force (Cảnh sát Cơ động){{cite web |url=http://baodatviet.vn/quoc-phong/binh-luan-quan-su/trung-quoc-choang-cscd-viet-nam-dung-sung-be-goc-israel-3237837/ |title=Trung Quốc 'choáng': CSCĐ Việt Nam dùng 'súng bẻ góc' Israel - DVO - Báo Đất Việt |website=baodatviet.vn |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317210204/http://baodatviet.vn/quoc-phong/binh-luan-quan-su/trung-quoc-choang-cscd-viet-nam-dung-sung-be-goc-israel-3237837/ |archive-date=2015-03-17}} and the Vietnamese Army's 113th Special Forces Brigade.{{cite web|url = https://kienthuc.net.vn/quan-su/ngac-nhien-vu-khi-toi-tan-den-khong-ngo-cua-dac-cong-vn-1157940.html#p-1|title = Ngạc nhiên vũ khí tối tân đến không ngờ của Đặc công VN|date = 13 December 2018}}

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