This 12 gauge smoothbore firearm has a 14-inch ( 36 cm ) barrel and has a rust-resistant parkerized finish . It is a close copy of the Remington 870 , a widely distributed design no longer under patent protection , and most parts interchange freely . Compact , reliable , and affordable , it is popular with hunters and others working or recreating in grizzly bear habitat . The perpetrator of the Dawson College shooting was armed with an HP9-1-14.00
Dawson College shooting
Dawson College shooting
Norinco HP9-1