Franchi SPAS-15

Pump-action mode is required to reliably fire low-pressure (less lethal) ammunition such as tear gas rounds or less-lethal bean bags.

The barrel is chrome lined and features screw-in choke tubes.

[1] Amongst Italian troops the weapon is known by the nickname "La Chiave dell'Incursore" (the key of the commando) because it is used to blast the locks of closed doors.

[citation needed] In Italy, the SPAS-15 is a common weapon for both law enforcement and civilians.

[citation needed] In Canada, the SPAS-15 is classified as a Prohibited Weapon and cannot be legally owned or imported except under very limited circumstances.