They are inexpensive as they are constructed using polymers and alloyed metals resulting in a reduction of production costs and sale price.

Developed during the now-expired 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, the Hi-Point carbine comes with a ten-round magazine that fits into the pistol grip.

[6] The 995TS features picatinny rails and an improved design allowing for more versatility and modularity compared to the first generation 995.

The Hi Point Carbine has since been designated an assault weapon in the State of Connecticut with the April 4, 2013 signing of Public Act 13-3.

[7] It has been similarly designated by the State of New York with the signing of the NY SAFE Act and as of mid-2013, purchase of any of the unaltered carbines has been restricted to law enforcement officers.

Hi-Point carbines consistently scored high in evaluations run by Gun Tests Magazine.